AHA Annual Report | 2023 - 2024

ANNUAL REPORT | FISCAL YEAR 2023 - 2024 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Dear Friends, Supporters, and Partners, Every day we are reminded of the critical role affordable housing plays in creating strong, vibrant communities.

At Affordable Housing Advocates, our mission is to enhance the quality of lives and communities by advocating for, creating, and sustaining affordable housing options.

This past year, we have made significant strides in expanding our impact with maintaining and adding to our housing stock. In addition to providing quality and affordable housing to our community members, we enhanced our Resident Services team to be able to provide supportive services to assist residents and non-residents in their housing journeys.

Our commitment goes beyond providing a place for those to lay their head, we deepened our advocacy efforts for the continued creation of affordable housing along with the vital support services needed to ensure housing success. Advocating for equitable access to housing (including supports) is essential for long-term solutions.

03 ABOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVOCATES 04 MEET OUR TEAM 05 BY THE NUMBERS 06 DUTCH KITCHEN 07 A CAR SHOULD NEVER BE A HOME AND LEAVE A LEGACY 08 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 09 FINANCIAL INFORMATION 10 THANK YOU 11 AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVOCATES SUPPORTERS

Our vision remains ambitious as we look ahead. The need for affordable housing continues to grow as indicated by those seeking our services and documented in our lengthy waiting lists, and we are prepared to meet this challenge head on. We will continue to explore creative financing models, develop sustainable building practices, and prioritize residentcentered designs. None of this would be possible without the commitment of our friends and supporters – from our donors to our volunteers and community partners. You all play a crucial role in advancing our mission.

Thank you for your support of Affordable Housing Advocates.

Together, we will continue along the path of Opening Doors and Improving Lives.

Joyce Santiago Joyce Santiago, Chief Executive Officer

ABOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVOCATES

MISSION STATEMENT enhance THE quality of lives AND communities WE

Affordable Housing Advocates is one of the first nonprofit housing development corporations in York County. Founded in 1971 as York Housing Development Corporation, the organization was created to provide much-needed quality and affordable housing for York’s low-income residents.

AHA has proudly served the community for 53 years. AHA has developed 45 homeownership units and rehabbed/constructed 550 units of safe, quality, affordable rental housing throughout York County. Today, AHA’s portfolio consists of 395 residential and seven commercial units.

Affordable Housing Advocates is recognized as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) and continues its focus on advocacy and development of affordable homeownership and rental opportunities.

AHA’s small, but mighty team is experienced with developing and managing housing regulated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the US Department of Agriculture – Rural Development, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, and local jurisdictional programs.

We ensure operating and maintenance compliance with various housing programs, including HUD (Section 8, Section 202, HOME), USDA-Rural Development, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.

BY ADVOCATING FOR, CREATING, AND SUSTAINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS.

VISION recognized leaders creating quality

BE THE IN , LIFE-CHANGING, DIVERSE HOUSING OPTIONS THROUGHOUT YORK COUNTY.

VALUES Excellence

We are dedicated to doing and being our best.

Compassion

We treat everyone with respect and dignity.

Stewardship

We diligently care for the resources entrusted to us.

Inclusiveness

All that we do is for the greater good.

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MEET OUR TEAM

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Anu Banks Member Casey Darling-Horan President-Elect Kevin Eisenhart Member Melinda Eppolito Member John Flinchbaugh Assistant Treasurer Linda Gorter Member Teresa Gregory Treasurer Kraig Hursh President Elizabeth Kepner Member Lori Leister Member Janis Lopez Member Judith McKee Assistant Secretary Montrel Morgan Member Jennifer Moubray Member Shane Patterson Member Shelley Peterson Member Julie Rosenau Secretary, Past President Mark Shermeyer Member Mildred Tavarez Member Cheryl Yerger Vice President

STAFF Sterling Chance Tracey Chance Jean Louis Leon Diaz Jazmyn Hammonds Teresa Hilbert Anna Howard

Lakeisha Johnson Adam Kraft Debra Krebs Amy Langhorn Richard L. Miller Jr. Caroline Pritchard

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Kimberly Pritchard David Ropiza Amber Sanchez Joyce Santiago Darryl Stephens Christina Stephens

MY LIFE HAS CHANGED - FORMER RESIDENT

LIVING HERE, I AM ABLE TO GET OUT IN THE COMMUNITY. - FORMER RESIDENT

Angela Swisko Violeny Vasquez Dana Werner Amelia Wilson

BY THE NUMBERS

RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT LOCATIONS

THROUGH OUR 395 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, WE PROVIDE HOUSING FOR OVER 600 INDIVIDUALS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. CLOVERFIELD-KINGSTON HOUSE, West Manchester Township, West York Borough

102 UNITS (TWO LOCATIONS)

DELPHIA HOUSE APARTMENTS, York City

104 UNITS

DUTCH KITCHEN, York City

59 UNITS

GIRARD AVENUE HOMES, York City

12 UNITS

HOUSING SPOTLIGHT OUR HOUSING SPOTLIGHT THIS FISCAL YEAR IS OUR SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO) BUILDING, DUTCH KITCHEN.

THE DUTCH KITCHEN IS LOCATED AT 381 W. MARKET STREET, IN YORK CITY. IT HAS 59 ROOMS, (55 OF WHICH ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUBSIDY THROUGH THE HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM OF THE YORK HOUSING AUTHORITY).

SRO HOUSING OFFERS SEVERAL KEY BENEFITS, PARTICULARLY FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (WHICH IS THE PREFERENCE AT THE DUTCH KITCHEN).

GREEN MEADOW APARTMENTS, Dillsburg Borough

46 UNITS

HIGHLAND MANOR APARTMENTS, Stewartstown Borough

HOUSING STABILITY

33 UNITS

KING STREET APARTMENTS, York City

6 UNITS

LOCATION ACCESIBILITY

LIBERTY APARTMENTS, York City

6 UNITS

SPARROW’S WAY, Dover Township

COMMUNICATION INTEGRATION

23 UNITS

YADC HOMES, York City

4 UNITS

Program and eligibility requirements can be found via our website, ahadvocates.org

PREVENTION OF HOMELESSNESS REDUCED PRESSURE ON SHELTERS

COMMERCIAL UNITS 381 WEST MARKET ST.

3 UNITS

305, 307, AND 313 E. KING ST.

3 UNITS

1 RATHTON RD.

1 UNIT

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DUTCH KITCHEN Since opening its doors in 1993 through the end of June 2024, the Dutch Kitchen has housed a total of 694 residents. Here is a breakdown of those individuals: RACE IDENTIFICATION

WHITE: 67% BLACK: 31% OTHER: 2% ETHNICITY IDENTIFICATION

HISPANIC: 14% NOT HISPANIC: 86%

NEEDING FEATURES OF ACCESSIBLE UNIT

19%

SHORTEST RESIDENCY

10 DAYS

LONGEST RESIDENCY

23.27 YRS

YOUNGEST AGE AT MOVE-IN

18.42 YRS

OLDEST AGE AT MOVE-IN

82.38 YRS

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GENDER MALE 64%

FEMALE 35%

A CAR SHOULD NEVER BE A HOME

THERE ARE MANY WAYS IN WHICH YOU CAN SUPPORT AHA:

$50

Contributions of $50 provides our new residents with move-in kits.

Many of our new residents have nothing. Help make a difference by welcoming our new community members with necessities so that they can have a fresh start.

$100

Your $100 gift will help previously unsheltered community members or survivors of domestic abuse with funds for rent and security deposits.

$500

Change comes from action and awareness, and we need your help spreading the word about the affordable housing needs in York. Your $500 contribution will help to educate and advocate for favorable housing policies.

$750

Annually, we provide approximately 600 residents with safe, quality housing, but we can’t do it alone. Your support of $750 will help hard-working families access affordable rental opportunities.

$1,000

York residents of all ages work hard to obtain the American Dream of homeownership. The lack of affordable options leaves them hopeless and seeking housing elsewhere. But your $1,000 investment will go towards making these dreams realities. Please join us to assist a neighbor in need.

WE ALSO TAKE DONATIONS OF MATERIAL ITEMS TO JUMPSTART RESIDENTS IN A SUCCESSFUL HOUSING JOURNEY.

LEAVE A LEGACY Today, a one-bedroom apartment in York County can cost as much as $1,500/monthly. Affordable housing should be accessible to all. Help us make this a reality. Please consider Affordable Housing Advocates when leaving your legacy. Not only do we accept monetary donations, but we also accept property or home donations that will provide safe housing that ultimately could save lives.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 •

Two new organizational subcommittees (Fund Development, Housing Awareness) became active and met throughout the year, providing input and support for AHA’s fundraising and housing advocacy efforts.

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Successfully recruited two new members to the Board of Directors. Recognized the achievements of both Teresa Gregory and John Flinchbaugh, outgoing Board members this fiscal year.

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Our Resident Services team expanded beyond the Service Coordinator roles to include a Case Manager, Family SelfSufficiency Coordinator, and Housing Coordinator – furthering the reach of assisting residents and community members in their quest for stable housing.

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Staff and members of the Strategic Planning Committee provided input and created a draft Strategic Plan that will be rolled out in the upcoming fiscal year.

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Purchased 305, 307, and 313 E. King Street from Bell Socialization Services.

FUNDING

$45,000

FROM

THE CITY OF YORK FOR HOME-ARP FUNDING

$89,817

RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM

$312,005

WILL BE AWARDED FROM

$444,000

APPROVED FUNDING FROM

THE YORK COUNTY COALITION ON HOMELESSNESS THAT AHA IS BEING RECOMMENDED FOR COUNTY HOME-ARP FUNDS

THE CITY OF YORK TO CONSTRUCT THE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT 254-256 S. QUEEN STREET

PHFA (PHARE PROGRAM) THAT WE WILL BE AWARDED FOR TWO GRANTS SUBMITTED IN NOVEMBER 2023. THE GRANTS ARE TO CASE MANAGEMENT AT DUTCH KITCHEN ($44,000) AND HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ($400,000).

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With PHFA PHARE funds received, we were able to purchase 616 Chestnut Street and provide housing for a household with the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8).

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Part of a collaboration of providers that wish to provide rental housing education to clients of local shelters that will assist with successful housing efforts.

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Continue ongoing participation on the steering committee for the Stable Housing Collaborative.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

REVENUE

0.9%

EXPENSES

5.7% 26%

25%

19.1%

80%

43.3%

OTHER INCOME

RENTAL INCOME

CONTRIBUTIONS & DONATIONS

GOVERNMENT FUNDING

FUNDRAISING & OUTREACH

PROGRAM SERVICES MANAGEMENT & GENERAL

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Thank you York!

SPECIAL THANKS TO SUPPORTERS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVOCATES THROUGH OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS SUCH AS GIVING TUESDAY, GIVE LOCAL YORK, AND OUR JAZZ CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH.

TOGETHER,

WE ARE ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIVES AND COMMUNITIES BY ADVOCATING FOR, CREATING, AND SUSTAINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVOCATES SUPPORTERS

Abbruzzese, Terri Accounting Services of York LLC Anderson, Diane Appell Center for the Performing Arts Ball, Kelly & Patrick Barker, Daniel Beck, Jeremy Bortolin, Alanna Beaverson, Ashley Black, Michael Bowser, Todd & Karen Boysen, Kellie & Kinley Brancato, Amy Briarwood Golf Club, Inc. Brickner, Kathleen Brown, Kathy Bumbaugh, Chad Cahill, Sarah Capital Blue Cross Campbell Associates Campbell, Maureen Carter, Tony Caruso, Joan CGA Law Firm Chambliss, Ophelia Children’s Dental Centre of York Clark, Averie Connor, Victoria Continental Paper Grading Co. Couch, Michael Creation Services Group Cutaia, Dan Dallam, Danika Darling-Horan, Casey Dean, Corinne Duffy, Colleen Duzan, Lucinda Eisenhauer’s York Harley-Davidson Engram, Elexis Engram II, Ellex Eppolito, Melinda Flinchbaugh, John & Debbie Forry, Lisa Frye, Michelle Gable, Deborah Gaines, Andrea Gibb, Ellen Gift Horse Brewing Company

Given, Meagan & Philip Gogniat, Deborah Gonzalez, David Gorter, Linda Gregory, Teresa Greiner, J. Andrew Hebel, Teresa Henry, Donna Hogue, Elliott Hoyt, Mary Ellen Hughes, Joanne Hursh, Kraig Ivovich, Daniel Johnson, Emily Johnston, June Jones, David & Lehman, Nichole Jones, Julia Kenny, Sean & Laura Kepner, Elizabeth Keystone Kidspace Kirkenir, Joe Kleppers Security Source Kissinger, Randy & Bobbi Anne DeLeo Koplitz, Andrew Krebs, Debra Kukorlo, Natasha Laugerman Goodwin, Heather Lebo Skin Care Center Leister, Lori Leon, Anelisse Liriano, Wanda Livering, Tiffany Lloyd, Linda Locke, Sonja & Dwight Loucks, Debbie Lutz, Angela M&T Bank Markey, Chris Martin, Rick & Sue Matthie, Barbara McConkey Insurance & Benefits McKonly & Asbury McMillan, Susan Meagher, Laura Miller Jr., Richard L. Miller, Roger Monarch Development Group LLC Nixon, Henry & Barbara

Olkowski, John & Andrea Ordway, Aaron & Debra Parquette, Paulette Patterson Jr., Romulus Patterson, Shane & Jill PeoplesBank Pullo, Bob & Donna Ravier, Tammy Reinecker, Sarah Remace, Ltd Rhodes, Mark & Val RoboPainting LLC Rohrbaugh, Elizabeth Rohrbaugh, Robin Rohrbaugh, Shane & Haley Rosenau, Julie & Scott SAAarchitects Sanchez, Amber Santiago, Joyce & José Schaad Detective Agency Inc. Seebold, Andy & Adele Shipley Energy Silvers Raineri, Laura Singleton, Jim & Accardo, Stella Smith, Nicole Stevens, Christina Stoner, Kevin Swisko, Angela Swisko, Bob Swisko, Catherine Swisko, Jennifer The Belmont Theatre The Schweitzer Family Thew, Dr. Michael Thomas, Sarah Tolbert, Julian Traditions Bank Vasquez, Violeny & Joan Verdure Day Spa & Wellness Center Villafañe, Joey & Maggie Walsh, Sandra White Rose Realty, LLC Wilson, Amelia Wilson, Kimberly Woodmansee, Lee & Barbara Yerger, Cheryl York County Community Foundation Zellers, Christine

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Thank you

TO THIS YEAR’S PLATINUM SPONSOR!

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, and familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 202250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TDD).

Affordable Housing Advocates does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally-assisted programs and activities. Kimberly Krynock (Affordable Housing Advocates, 3 Rathton Road, York, PA 17403, 717-846-5139, TTY: 7-1-1) has been designed to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations implementing Section 504 (24CFR, part 8 dated June 2, 1988).