Congratulations to Jimmie Robinson, a two-time Todd A. Lee Scholarship recipient! He has joined the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity (ΚΑΨ), the same fraternity as Todd A. Lee himself!
The Todd A. Lee Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students studying to be in the affordable housing space. Applications will be accepted up until June 1, 2026.
Apply here → /todd-lee-scholarship/
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Unity Place Apartments offers 394 affordable apartments in Ward 8. DCHFA staff members celebrated this complex during its ribbon cutting ceremony, where community members and our executive director/CEO, Christopher E. Donald spoke on the importance of affordable housing.
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James Holley-Grisham, DCHFA's Senior Multifamily Loan Underwriter, gave remarks during the groundbreaking of Jubilee ADMO Apartments. The project provides 188 affordable homes across six different buildings within Ward 1. DCHFA staff members and Heather Wellington, DCHFA's board chair, attended the event.
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DCHFA staff members attended the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA) Annual Conference where housing finance professionals, economic development leaders, and industry innovators came together to discuss the affordable housing ecosystem through panels and training sessions. One of the sessions included Yolanda McCutchen, VP of Public Relations at DCHFA, as a facilitator discussing the power of advocacy and the action behind it.
During the conference, James Holley-Grisham, DCHFA's Senior Multifamily Loan Underwriter, was awarded for being an inaugural graduate of the NALHFA Leadership Excellence Institute program!
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Aloha to One Hawaii Apartments! DCHFA is proud to celebrate new affordable housing in the Fort Totten neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Christopher E. Donald, our executive director/CEO, and other members of the affordable housing community gave remarks during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event concluded with a tour of the development.
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Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! DCHFA is happy to recognize the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
DCHFA celebrated the cultural diversity of staff members during its International Day event. A variety of flags, cuisine, and decorations representing different countries were showcased.
@StepAfrika , one of the top African-American dance companies in the nation, ended the event with an engaging performance and an interactive step-show demonstration for staff members.
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DCHFA’s procurement team attended the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Conference, which focused on the latest facility management trends.
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DCHFA launches its HomeAdvantage DC program to assist District residents achieve the dream of homeownership.
Check out the press release to learn more: /news-release/2026/05/11/3291925/0/en/dchfa-launches-its-homeadvantage-dc-program-to-assist-district-residents-achieve-the-dream-of-homeownership.html
May is Affordable Housing Month and DCHFA is proud to support accessible and affordable housing for all. This month aims to inspire action and raise awareness of available resources.
To learn more about DCHFA’s resources, register for the DCHFA and @DCDHCD 's Homeownership Fair on June 13, 2026. Link in bio!
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! DCHFA’s DC4ME programs provide eligible teachers with a first trust mortgage at a reduced interest rate. The rate comes with or without the option of three percent down payment assistance with a zero percent deferred subordinate loan.
Carmellita Turner, DCHFA’s Business Development and Outreach Manager attended @DCPublicSchools ’ Teacher Appreciation Social along with @themenkitigroup .
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DCHFA staff members will be providing expert insights during NALHFA’s “Rising Stars: So You Want to Be a Houser?” workshops on Wednesday, May 6.
Join Yolanda McCutchen, VP of Public Relations at DCHFA, during the Advocacy 101 (Part 1) session from 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. The following session, Putting Advocacy into Action (Part 2), will begin at 10:45 a.m. and will feature Scott Hutter, DCHFA’s Director of Multifamily Lending, as the facilitator.
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