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Inspiration comes full circle 2011 ANNUAL REPORT

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Inspiration comes full circle

2011 A n n uA l R e p o Rt

Inspiration all around

At the Better Housing Coalition we build more than homes. We build communities. Healthy, vibrant communities where children can aspire to higher education. Where seniors can lead healthy, active lives, and adults can gain self-sufficiency. Our homes and communities aren’t just affordable. They’re inspirational.

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Inspirational People

We all have people in our lives who spark our imagination and our desire to realize dreams and succeed. We are inspired by great leaders and thinkers, by people who work hard and don’t give up, and by those whose generosity and selflessness make the world a better place. Twenty years ago, the fledgling Better Housing Coalition decided to go beyond advocating for affordable housing and actually create affordable housing. We set our sights on the intersection of Cary and Meadow streets. It was the kind of seedy neighborhood where you prayed your car wouldn’t break down. A resident named Gloria Williams was raising her three young girls there. In the cold of winter, she would turn her air conditioner on full blast to muffle the sounds of gunshots in hopes that her daughters wouldn’t hear. Gloria became a staunch supporter of our efforts to revitalize and develop high-quality, affordable housing. She wanted to raise her girls in a safer, healthier neighborhood. Gloria organized neighborhood meetings, spoke with City leaders and the City Planning Commission to advocate for changes, and was a luminary point in all of our efforts to improve the community.

Mission:The Better Housing

Coalition changes livesand transforms communities

through high-quality,affordable housing.

Talk about inspiration.

With public and private funding, we invested $10 million in three blocks on Cary St. west of Meadow St. to develop 86 homes. Today, the neighborhood is thriving. Private investors have spent millions more to create new homes and retail stores. And we’re still there. We own and manage the properties and are committed to keeping them affordable in this mixed- income neighborhood. And Gloria’s daughters? One is a doctor, one is a dentist and one is a lawyer. Gloria has since moved away but she recently contracted with us to build an eco-friendly single family home on the property she owns there. Gloria wants to stay connected to the neighborhood and help continue the good work of BHC.

Inspiration truly comes full circle.

We can’t thank you enough for your support last year. Your gifts inspire and enable us to fulfill our mission of changing lives and transforming communities.

John P. McCannChairman

T.K. SomanathPresident/CEO

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Inspiration is promise

Eighteen-year-old Damian Gaston has lived in BHC’s Winchester Greens community with his mother and younger brother since he began elementary school. The community holds many fond memories for Damian, from friendly games of basketball and football with his neighbors to after-school programs at the Community Center led by BHC’s social work staff. Now a freshman at the Allegany College of Maryland, Damian is preparing for a bright future. He plans to earn a master’s degree in physical therapy with the goal of opening his own practice. He also has his sights on playing for the school’s basketball team. “It’s important to take school seriously,” said Damian. “I want to set a good example for my brother so he realizes that college is the way to go for getting a good job.” Many of the neighborhood children see Damian’s success as an inspiration. Damian intends to return to Winchester Greens during college breaks to share his experiences with others. “I feel that I have a responsibility to help my neighbors in any way that I can,” he said.

Damian Gastonand DeMarcus Mason

The Better Housing Coalition gives thanks to our leading supporters whose continued generosityenables us to provide high-quality homes and support services to our neighbors in need. These philanthrophic investments make large-scale community transformations possible.

We are grateful for their special gifts and for their devotion to our mission.

Inspiration is commitment

• Altria Companies Employee Community Fund

• Bank of America Merrill Lynch

• Judith H. Brewer Fund of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia

• The Cabell Foundation

• The Cameron Foundation

• Capital One Services, Inc.

• City of Richmond

• Chesterfield County

• The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia

• County of Henrico

• Dominion Resources

• Lipman Foundation

• The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation

• Richmond Memorial Health Foundation

• Robins Foundation

• SunTrust Foundation

• Wells Fargo and Wells Fargo Housing Foundation

Champions of Change$24,999-$10,000

Bon Secours Richmond Health SystemGarland and Agnes Taylor Gray FoundationGenworth FoundationWilbur M. Havens Charitable FoundationKathie and Steve MarkelMemorial Foundation For ChildrenMr. and Mrs. John P. McCannCarter and Charlie McDowellR.E.B. FoundationRichmond Times-DispatchBob and Melinda SleddMr. and Mrs. Wallace StettiniusVHDA

Community Builder$9,999-$5,000

AnonymousBB&TMrs. Dianne CarterMr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Chewning in honor of Lissy BryanCommunity Affordable Housing Equity CorporationMr. and Mrs. David Cottrell Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal ChurchGwathmey (Richard & Caroline T.) Memorial TrustMr.and Mrs. J. Randolph HutchesonMr. and Mrs. R. Wheatley McDowellMedia General, Inc.Mr. Daniel R. MortensenThe Reinhart FoundationMr. and Mrs. Randolph F. TottenMr. and Mrs. James E. Ukrop

town Builder$4,999-$1,000

AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Neil AminAmurcon Realty Co.Automatic Leasing Service, IncRichard and Maggi BeckstofferBerkley Mid-Atlantic Group, LLCRoberta Bryan BocockMr. and Mrs. J. Stewart BryanMr. and Mrs. Rudolph H. BunzlMrs. Joan Farley ChappellCottrell CommunicationsMr. and Mrs. James E. Covington, Jr.Mary CoxCommonwealth of Virginia CampaignMr. Bill CrosbyMrs. Janet J. DennisEarthCraft VirginiaEnterprise Community Partners, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. FarrellFenton FoundationMr. and Mrs. Charles K. FoxFranklin Federal Savings BankThe Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia and the Anna and Fleetwood Garner FamilyLaura Lee GarrettMr. and Mrs. Thomas S. GaynerMr. and Mrs. Charles L. Gold in memory of Ernie RoseMr. Bill HallMr. and Mrs. F. Andrew HeatwoleHistoric Richmond FoundationMr. and Mrs. William Barry HofheimerHuman Resources Partner, LLCMary Kay and Phil HussMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. JacobsonMr. and Mrs. Stanley K. Joynes III

Kanady & Quinn, P.C.Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. LarsonJeff and Karen LevinLoughridge ConstructionMr. and Mrs. Charles S. Luck IIIMcCann Realty Partners, LLCMs. Amanda T. MacaulayMetropolitan Health Foundation, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. George L. Nyfeler IIIMr. and Mrs. John M. Oakey, Jr.Mrs. Chiswell D. L. PerkinsThe Francis and Joanne Pineno Charitable FundPineno Levin & Ford Asset ManagementWilliam G. Reynolds, Jr. Charitable FoundationRichmond Association of REALTORS®Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert M. RosenthalWendy and Tom RosenthalRutherfoordSadler & Whitehead Architects, PLCMichael J. Schewel and Pricilla BurbankShowalter Family Fund of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central VirginiaMr. and Mrs. Alexander H. SlaughterMr. and Mrs. T. K. Somanath in honor of Lissy BryanStefanini, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. William J. StricklandJoseph M. Teefey and Judy CollinsTesco Foundation, LLCMrs. Charles G. Thalhimer, Jr.Thompson McMullanThe Tuckahoe Woman’s ClubMr. and Mrs. Robert S. UkropUnion First Market BankVirginia Community CapitalVirginia Community Development CorporationVirginia Credit UnionVirginia Sargeant Reynolds FoundationMr. Kevin A. WaltersJeffrey and Tamra Wilt through The Monument Group Fund

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Inspiration is forever

Last year, Dora Johnson sat at home for hours on end as her health deteriorated. She took 19 pills in the morning and 12 in the evening. She spent her days napping and watching television. Trips to the dialysis center were the highlights of her week, just to get out of the house. Dora and her husband, Bailous, were renting a home that was in disrepair. They heard about BHC’s new apartments for low-income seniors in Petersburg, Claiborne Square. Within two weeks of applying, the Johnsons moved to Claiborne Square. “I love it here. It saved my life,” said Dora, 61, who is disabled after a career with the State Dept. of Corrections. “I can ride in my home, up the street and to the community room. I have been to aerobics and jewelry classes, needlework groups, birthday parties – you name it.” Today, Dora only takes five pills daily, feels much younger, and attributes her improved health and happiness to her new home. Bailous has new friends and activities, too, at age 76. “I hope to live here forever and a day,” Dora said.

Bailous and Dora Johnson

Builders’ Society Supporters whose generosity exceeds $1,000 in a given year are recognized as members of our Builders’ Society.

H I S T O R I C C H U R C H H I L L

Church Hill was once a thriving neighborhood with a rich mixture of residential, retail and commercial activity. Today it has the highest density of poverty in the City of Richmond. The neighborhood experienced a steady decline for decades, particularly in areas north of Broad Street along the 25th Street corridor. The signs of disinvestment abound with more than 400 blighted properties, lack of retail stores, and public housing projects that book-end the neighborhood. In recent years, developers have noticed its great potential. It’s located one mile from downtown and is accessible to the interstate and public transportation. Also, many homes are ideal candidates for historic renovations and tax credits, and

the high inventory of vacant property sometimes means lower acquisition costs. We saw this potential to revitalize North Church Hill and create workforce housing in 1993. A shuttered grocery store at Jefferson and 25th streets was an eyesore on this main thoroughfare. We acquired the property and worked with nearby residents to get their input and address any “not in my backyard” concerns. The results: Jefferson Mews, an attractive, mixed-income block with 29 homes for sale and rent. We preserved the

historic homes on the site and built new ones that fit in with the neighborhood character. “Shortly after we cleared the blighted site, we started to see changes in nearby homes,” said T.K. Somanath, president and CEO of BHC. “Builders and renovators purchased homes to improve and re-sell, and homeowners and landlords started repairing and painting their homes and improving the curb appeal. Renewal was all around.” Today, the neighborhood is transformed. We continue to manage the rental properties at Jefferson Mews. Retailers and professional services have opened. Tricycle Gardens blossomed and expanded from the single lot that we

donated. New restaurants are adding flavor to the neighborhood.

BHC and others have made significant progress in revitalizing pockets of Church Hill over the past 19 years. By building new and renovating old homes, we are increasing the supply of affordable housing and creating home ownership opportunities for first-time buyers. The

110 eco-friendly single-family homes we developed have helped to reduce

blight, stimulate private development and stabilize these areas.

Jefferson Mews before and after: from rundown to remarkable to recharging the entire neighborhood.

Inspiration is transforming

BHC’s comprehensive approach to transformingcommunities is driven by respect for residents, the

environment, and neighborhood character.

BEFORE PHOTO HERE

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Freda Green-Bolling’s journey to homeownership was an educational one. Despite her stable employment, she was having a difficult time quali-fying for a new home. “I was ready to settle for a small, older rancher when I found out about BHC’s homes in Church Hill,” said Freda. “From the curb I could tell there was something special about it.” Freda learned that BHC sells its new and renovated single-family homes almost exclusively to first-time home-buyers. “They worked with me from start to finish,” she said. “They required me to take a class and helped secure down-payment assistance. It was an eye-opening experience.” Freda is the first single-income woman in her family to own a home. She was so moved by her experi-ence that she now teaches a first-time homebuyers class once a month and became a certified housing counselor. Freda now serves on the Board of BHC, and is active in her neighborhood civic association. Her son, a teacher, became BHC’s first tenant at Beckstoffer’s Mill Loft Apartments nearby, and his goal is to buy a BHC home, too. “BHC changed my life, and I want to share that inspiration with others,” said Freda.

Freda Green-Bolling loves her neighbor-friendly front porch.

Inspiration is sharing

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Inspiration is generosity

Carter McDowell co-founded the Better Housing Coalition in 1988 and has been a tireless volunteer ever since through Board leadership and philanthropic support. Her inspiration has come full circle through her son, Wheatley McDowell, who is also an active supporter. We asked Wheat about his inspirations.

Q: How long have you been involved with BHC?

A: I have been on the Board for a little over a year, but I am a long-time financial supporter and have been linked to BHC by osmosis for my entire adult life, thanks to Mom.

Q: What inspires you to support BHC?

A: To know them is to love them. The more I spend time with the leadership and staff, the more I realize how special they are. I am inspired by this group looking to make a difference in the lives of Richmonders. I also find inspiration in BHC’s 25-year track record of delivering on its promise of transformation.

Q: Your mother co-founded BHC out of concern for families whose inadequate housing affected their lives profoundly. Was she always inspired to take action to address such monumental problems?

A: Mom has a master’s degree in urban studies. I think that in the process of studying efficient design for cities, she learned what the spark of home ownership can do for an individual, a neighborhood and a city. When Mary Tyler McClenahan suggested creating an organization that could directly impact Richmond neighborhoods through afford-able housing, Mom signed on immediately. I am not sure that either one of them realized what they’d started!

Q: Does your generation support BHC differently than your mother’s generation did?

A: My mom’s generation saw that philanthropy filled the gap in government funding for affordable housing, and they stepped in to fill the gap. My generation needs to understand how large that gap has grown now that government support is no longer the norm. The only way we’ll make a real difference is through philanthropic dollars. BHC’s commit-ment to providing social support services for residents compounds its need for philanthropic support, but those services are the key to the long-term success of transform-ing communities and changing lives.

Also, my generation created the digital wave, so we love to see immediate results in order to get instant gratification. Stabilizing and turning around entire neighborhoods takes years, so, as philanthropic supporters, we need to learn to take the long view and celebrate the small changes along the way.

Q: Do you have a favorite among BHC’s 15 communities?

A: Of course, Carter Woods is a favorite since it’s named for Mom. Perhaps Beckstoffer’s Mill and BHC’s work in Church Hill deserve “most favorite” status. When I take visitors to Church Hill, I see if they can spot the difference between well-preserved original homes and BHC-renovated homes, and they usually can’t. The fact that the homes are eco-friendly, architecturally accurate and affordable is pretty remarkable.

Q: Did your mother share words of inspiration that you hope to pass on to your children? If so, what?

A: My mother inspires by example. My hope is that my children appreciate not only what she has accomplished, but also how she chooses to lead her life. She is engaged with her friends and coworkers, engaged with her family, and engaged in her community. That’s a great formula for a happy, successful life.

Carter and Wheat McDowell in the library at Carter Woods.

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neighBorhood Builder$999-$500

AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Charles B. BiceMr. and Mrs. Lewis T. BookerJohn and Meta Braymer in honor of Lissy BryanDrs. Ellen L. Brock and Joseph F. Borzelleca, Jr.Jane and Austin Brockenbrough, III Fund of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central VirginiaMr. and Mrs. A. Dale CannadyMr. and Mrs. James P. Carreras, Jr.Davenport & Company, LLCMr. and Mrs. H. Benson Dendy IIIMr. and Mrs. J. Earle Dunford, Jr.Mr. J. Carroll GrahamMr. and Mrs. James C. Hamilton, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Elliott M. HarriganMs. Eva Morgan HartmannMs. Jane HelfrichJoyce M. JacksonKaufman and Canoles P.C.Mr. and Mrs. Alex J. Kay, Jr.Lowry (Mann T.) FoundationMs. Lynn McAteerMs. Josephine J. MillerMr. and Mrs. Robert L. Newman IIINyfeler AssociatesPreservation Advisors, LLCProBuildMr. and Mrs. S. Buford ScottMr. and Mrs. Richard L. SharpLarry and Tillie ShifflettSiewers Lumber & MillworkMr. & Mrs. Richard W. Smith III through the SEI Giving Fund Mr. Edwin Stone, Jr.Mr. George StuckeyUnited Way - Local Governments & Schools CampaignUnited Way of Greater Richmond & PetersburgUrban Development Associates, LLCMr. John and Dr. Nirmala VasaDr. and Mrs. H. Hudnall Ware IIIJane Dowrick and Michael WhitlowMr. and Mrs. Samuel Brown Witt III

home Builder$499-$100

Drs. John Accordino and Anne-Marie McCartanDrs. Kamala and Ramesh Agarwal in memory of Mahendra GuptaMr. and Mrs. Lee AlfordMrs. Joseph L. Antrim IIIAWP Asset ManagementMrs. Philip J. Bagley IIIMr. and Mrs. William D. BaldwinMr. and Mrs. Robert P. Black in honor of Lissy BryanNancy and Scott W. BellemanMr. and Mrs. Sanford BondMr. and Mrs. James Read Branch, Jr. in honor of Ms. Rachel FlynnThe Reverend and Mrs. William Hill Brown IIIMrs. Westwood B. ByrdMr. and Mrs. Robert CabanissDr. and Mrs. Charles M. Caravati, Jr.Elisabeth Reed CarterMs. Kimberly M. ChenChurch Hill AssociationDr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Byrd Davenport, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Davis III in honor of Lissy BryanMr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Dillard in honor of Laura LafayetteMr. and Mrs. James L. DohertyMr. and Mrs. O. Kemp DozierMr. and Mrs. Graham DriverMs. Julie Ehlers in honor of Ms. Rachel FlynnMr. and Mrs. George S. ElderHoward Ellis and Eugenia Anderson-EllisMr. and Mrs. Donald B. GarberMrs. Pearson G. GibsonMr. Mark M. GordonMr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Gottwald Sr.Mr. Bill Greer in honor of Jane HelfrichMr. and Mrs. Brenton S. HalseyMs. Jane HamiltonMr. Michael Barrett Hardiman in honor of Laura LafayetteMr. and Mrs. H. Hiter Harris IIIMs. Kathleen D. HeadleeMr. and Mrs. Robert E. HillMr. and Mrs. William M. HillMr. and Mrs. Dave HolmanMr. and Mrs. Gary L. HooperAmy Howard and Rob NelsonJohannas Design GroupDr. Gary T. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Joseph C. KearfottMr. and Mrs. Heyn KjerulfKoval Family Fund of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central VirginiaLaura and Michael LafayetteMs. Sandra LeibowitzMrs. Anne R. Lower in honor of Carter McDowellMs. Courtney MaileyDr. and Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire, Jr.Penny and Paul McPhersonMonument ConstructionMrs. Gloria M. MyersLou Anne and Doug Nabhan in honor of Lissy BryanMr. Kevin NattrassMr. and Mrs. Walter J. O’Brien, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. David B. PahrenMr. and Mrs. J. Terry ParsleyPartnership for Nonprofit ExcellenceThe Payne Family Gift Fund of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney GIFT Inc.Trip Pollard and Elizabeth OutkaProspect MortgageRestoration Builders of VirginiaMr. and Mrs. Richard S. Reynolds IIIMr. and Mrs. James T. RhodesMr. and Mrs. R. Coleman Rice, Jr. in honor of Carter McDowellMrs. Sarah H. Richardson in honor of Lissy BryanVance and Marla Richardson Gift Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift FundRichmond Friends MeetingMr. and Mrs. Malcolm E. Ritsch, Jr. in honor of Lissy BryanMr. and Mrs. Walter S. Robertson IIIJ. Mariah RobinsonMr. and Mrs. James M. SchnellMr. and Mrs. R. Strother ScottMr. Robert A. Scudder in honor of Ms. Rachel FlynnJames and Nancy Searle Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift FundThe Reverend and Mrs. Robert S. SeilerJayasheel and Phyllis A. Shetty

Mrs. Indiramma SiddacharReverend Dr. Sylvester Thomas SmithMr. and Mrs. Henry C. Spalding, Jr.Ms. Jane SperMr. James A. StiesMr. Alan C. StringerDr. and Mrs. Shantaram TalegaonkarMs. Valerie TaylorMrs. Mary White ThompsonRobert and Roberta TingleMr. and Mrs. Peter C. TomsMr. and Mrs. Henry Lee Valentine IIMr. and Mrs. Don G. VirginMr. and Mrs. David S. WhiteMr. John WhitworthMr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Williams, Jr.The Hilda Lewis Williams REVOCMr. and Mrs. J.F. Williams IIIMr. and Mrs. John D. WilliamsDr. and Mrs. William C. WilliamsMary and Pete WittMr. and Mrs. John G. ZehmerJohn and Bucci Zeugner

good neighBor$99 and below

AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. CricchiMr. and Mrs. Richard C. EricksonMs. Jada C. FlowersMr. David C. Forrest, Jr.Mr. J. Douglas Freeman in memory of John and Mary Tyler McClenahanMrs. Angela C. GreeneMr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Harmon IIIRoger and Maureen HildrethMr. Karl L. HuberDr. and Mrs. Allix B. JamesMr. and Mrs. J. Fletcher Lowe, Jr.Ms. Linda W. MaysMr. and Mrs. George J. McVeyMr. Kyle H. MeyerDr. and Mrs. Allen J. MollenMr. Shashi Kiran S. MysoreDr. and Mrs. Nedathur NarasimhachariMrs. Margaret Ann NewmanMr. and Mrs. N. Andre Nielsen in memory of John and Mary Tyler McClenahanMs. Kate NoonDr. and Mrs. Ananda K. PandurangiMr. John Pearsall IIIDrs. Jaikar and Sybil RaoMr. John A. Rupp and Mrs. Elizabeth P. Lytle-RuppMr. and Mrs. V. R. Shackelford IIIMs. Barbara S. SmithMr. and Mrs. Rodney SobinMrs. Mary L. StaggMr. and Mrs. Edward H. Starr, Jr.Virginia and Geoff StoneDr. and Mrs. E. Armistead TalmanDr. Glenn C. ThomasonMs. Alice TousignantMrs. Polly C. Strickland WhiteMs. A. Sue Williams in honor of Lissy Bryan

We make every effort to list all of ourcontributors correctly. If we have misspelled orinadvertently omitted your name please call804-644-0546 ext.118.

2011 Donors (continued)

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Inspiration by volunteers

2011 Operating Highlights

Contributions & GrantsReal Estate Development FeesRelated Party Income*Government Support Interest/Investment EarningsOtherConsulting Fees

$1,581,789820,300406,907230,96070,56915,99914,385

PersonnelCommunity Social WorkRelated Party Expenses**Fund Development & Marketing Facilities & AdministrationProfessional ServicesFinancial/Lease

$1,696,185681,553261,340158,090145,65783,73278,228

Expenses

Income

3,104,785

3,140,909

2012 Board of Directors

* Related to BHC’s Winchester Greens community.** Includes transfer of Hope VI and other designated grants to Richmond Affordable Housing, our related construction entity.Note: Does not reflect income and expenses from our property management related party.Full audited financials are available by contacting the Resource Development office at 644-0546.

John McCann, ChairMcCann Realty TrustLaura Lee Garrett, Vice ChairHirschler FleischerNeil Amin, TreasurerShamin HotelsDan Mortensen, SecretaryCapital OneLissy Bryan, Immediate Past ChairCommunity VolunteerRon BertoliniGenworth FinancialFreda Green-BollingCommonwealth of VirginiaPhilip BrooksCW Capital, LLC

Michael J. SchewelMcGuireWoods, LLPRev. Dr. Sylvester T. SmithGood Shepherd Baptist ChurchJoseph M. TeefeyCommunity VolunteerMichael WhitlowCRT/tanakaR. Scott Ukrop3NorthT.K. SomanathBHC President/CEO

Anthony ClaryCentral Virginia Healthcare AssociationMark GordonBon SecoursAmy Howard, PhDUniversity of RichmondLaura LafayetteRichmond Association of REALTORS®Wheat McDowellRichmond Capital ManagementPenny Johnson McPhersonWells FargoDoug MoranIf You Will LeadWalter J. O’Brien, Jr.Brand Builders Unlimited

50.36%

26.12%

12.96%

7.35%

54.63%

21.95%8.42%

2.25%0.51%0.45%

5.09%

4.69%2.7%

2.52%

Where you live can change your life. Better Housing Coalition is dedicated to ensuring the social and financial well-being of our residents by providing safe, stable housing and strengthening families through compassionate support services. With the help of our com-munity partners and individuals like you, we’re able to create lasting change on a large scale. Please consider making a gift to the Better Housing Coalition. Your support is not only an inspiration to us, it’s an inspiration to the thousands of residents we serve each year.

Inspiration needs a lift

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