We know that living in one of our communities is a choice. Our residents have the power to make choices about their future. HDC aims to treat every resident with compassion, respect and without judgment. A safe place to call home is a cornerstone for household stability and growth, where residents can experience joy and feel hopeful about tomorrow.
Resident Services makes the time and space to meet residents where they are: listening to their questions and concerns, helping to navigate through challenges, and celebrating successes together.
Core Services to Residents
Using a trauma-informed lens, we connect residents to services and programs so that they can reach their full potential, not just to survive, but to thrive while living in an HDC community. Services are provided through one-on-one meetings, referrals to trusted service providers that offer workshops and social services programs, and group activities and events to encourage community building.
Resident Engagement
At HDC, we believe in partnering with residents as they act on their personal goals and opportunities, and overcome challenges. We support residents as they build power, use their voices, and exert control over their lives.
Are you an HDC resident in need of services, or a service provider who would like to partner with us?
Contact Debbie Gable, Vice President of Resident Services, at dgable@hdcweb.org.
Every voice matters. At HDC, we are committed to raising up resident voices and opening doors so that residents can actively participate in the democratic process, speak out on issues important to them and their communities, and communicate how policies affect their everyday lives. We believe it is important to make the time and space to listen, and to support resident leaders in effectively using their voices. We support resident advocacy opportunities through our Resident Academy of Leadership & Inspiration, Voter Registration Drives, and holding constituent meetings and tours with elected officials.
Allentown, PA
Fredericksburg, PA
Lancaster, PA
Finding a place to live that meets one’s basic needs and budget can feel like a never-ending challenge. The complexity of lower-income families and individuals extend far beyond simply finding a safe, affordable, and welcoming place to call home. At HDC, we are committed to being an ally in speaking to issues, programs, and policies that improve quality of life of our residents. Issues that we know are important to our residents include:
We know we can’t solve the affordable housing challenge alone. We need champions to help change the conversation around what home means and why it matters. We are committed to educating elected officials to understand the needs and challenges of their constituents. We are here to provide solutions that work and offer affordable housing expertise that demonstrates the impact policy decisions have on lower-income families, seniors and those with disabilities. We work closely with and participate in alliances and coalitions to educate and advance shared policy priorities. Our advocacy partners include:
Wendy Smith serves as the Vice President of Property Management, responsible for the overall strategic direction for HDC’s management portfolio and the organization’s largest staff team. Previously, Wendy served as Asset and Operations Manager for a leading real estate firm based in New York City which owned over 11,000 affordable homes. Since 2008, Wendy has held roles in regional level operations for commercial and for-profit housing agencies. Wendy holds a degree in International Studies.
