Affordable housing is about more than just four walls and a roof. We know that by providing safe, stable, and affordable housing, HDC can help reduce stress among residents, which has been shown to improve both mental and physical health.
This is why we are excited about our newly-formed partnership with Humana, a health insurance company, committed to helping people live healthy and happy lives. HDC actively seeks partnership with organizations that share our values, and work to improve the quality of life of our residents and enhance the communities we serve.
In collaboration with HDC’s Resident Services Department, the Humana team has provided a series of educational workshops on topics including general health and lifestyle, nutrition, behavioral health, health literacy, caregiving, and technology at approximately 25 HDC communities. Having Humana onsite at HDC communities gives residents an opportunity to ask health-related questions directly to a professional, increasing their access to knowledge and resources.
We are excited to continue developing this relationship with Humana, and we appreciate their commitment to HDC as a Platinum Corporate Sponsor in 2022.
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
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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.
