LANCASTER, PA – HDC MidAtlantic (HDC) has developed a comprehensive plan to monitor and evaluate the risk of COVID-19 coronavirus exposure in all of our 58 housing communities. We are following guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), following protocols issued by state and local public health officials. Our number one priority is to protect the health and safety of residents in our communities and employees throughout our operations, and to limit the impact and risk of exposure.
Current measures being taken at all HDC communities include a focus on promoting good health habits as recommended by the CDC like proper hand-washing and staying home when sick, and enhanced cleaning procedures at our communities. Information on these habits and on COVID-19 is being posted in all communities and shared with all residents. Other resident safety steps being taken include encouraging personal preparedness planning, planning for resident welfare checks for highest risk individuals; and directing residents to call their doctors immediately if they are feeling sick and/or calling 911 in case of an emergency.
HDC’s action plan includes weekly task force meetings to assess new developments across the organization’s 16-county footprint in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, and to implement appropriate safety measures as needed. Currently no community-based activities or services have been canceled or modified. All staff are working at normal capacity on site. However, as local developments are changing rapidly, the task force is reassessing protocol on a daily basis and will implement additional measures as needed.
HDC’s action plan includes an array of advanced precautionary steps that can be implemented to minimize risk for both residents of our communities and for all staff on site and at our headquarters. These steps will be taken as deemed necessary, and in accordance with the CDC’s and local health officials’ guidance.
We will post any further updates on our website and on social media.
About HDC:
HDC MidAtlantic envisions a world where a safe, welcoming, affordable place to call home is open to everyone. Since 1971, HDC has been working to provide housing that is safe and affordable to those with lower incomes, focusing on seniors, families, and individuals living with disabilities. Serving over 5,000 residents in 58 communities located in urban, suburban and rural areas across Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, HDC builds hope and opportunity for all residents to reach their full potential by creating, preserving, and strengthening affordable housing communities.
Contact: Chad Martin, 717-291-1911 x8028, cmartin@hdcweb.com
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.
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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.
