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04/23/2012CHP a Participant in Richmond's Affordable Housing Awareness Week: Richmond, Va. - To highlight the growing need for housing in the Richmond Metropolitan area, Community Housing Partners (CHP) and 14 other local non-profit housing organizations are partnering together to hold Affordable Housing Awareness Week on April 23 -28. More
04/20/2012CHP Applauds Legislative Approval of Virginia Housing Trust Fund: Christiansburg, Va. - Affordable housing received a welcome boost this week when, following the Virginia House of Delegates' approval of a 2013 -14 state budget, the Senate also voted to approve it in a cliffhanger 21-19 vote. More
04/17/2012Roanoke, VA Conference To Highlight Green-Building Ideas: Christiansburg, Va. - Virginia Tech has partnered with CREATES*, a stimulus-funded green-jobs training program managed by Community Housing Partners (CHP), to host a two-day conference, Harnessing Innovation for Energy-Efficient Construction, at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center May 17 – 18. More
04/17/2012CHP Vying for Fruit Orchard in National "Communities Take Root" Campaign: Christiansburg, Virginia - Christiansburg-based Community Housing Partners (CHP) is planning to harvest more than just the low-hanging fruit of its own orchard if all goes well in a national campaign to win a bevy of fruit trees this summer. The nonprofit organization is excited to announce it has been selected by the Edy's Fruit Bars* brand to participate in the Communities Take Root program, a nationwide initiative to help feed underserved communities and improve the environment. More
03/30/2012Homes for Sale Through Federal Funding Program: Christiansburg, Va. - Community Housing Partners (CHP) is seeking qualified, income-eligible buyers! We are partnering with People Incorporated of Virginia and the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission to promote affordable housing opportunities for low-, moderate-, and middle-income homebuyers in the northern Shenandoah Valley-region through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). More
03/26/2012Help for Those Trying to Navigate Maze of Homeownership: Christiansburg, Va. –Community Housing Partners (CHP) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $2,000 grant from the SunTrust Foundation for pre- and post-homeownership counseling and education activities for customers in central Virginia. More
03/20/2012Florida Residents Foster a Sustainable Community: Sometimes, the most important thing one can do is to give back to the community. Eartha Webster and Cathy Spencer, both residents at CHP’s Sunrise Place Apartments in Tallahassee, Florida, are living examples of what it means to give back. More
03/16/2012Community Housing Partners' Mark Jackson Recognized as "Cool Citizen": Christiansburg, Va. – Everyone wants to be cool, but how many of us can consider ourselves cool citizens? Mark Jackson, the vice president of the New River Center for Energy Research and Training (NRCERT), a division of Community Housing Partners (CHP), can count himself among the lucky few who were recently named a Roanoke Valley Cool Citizen. More
03/09/2012New Pulaski Homes a Celebration of Community and Collaboration: Christiansburg, Virginia — A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating six all-new affordable homes in Pulaski’s Dora Highway neighborhood was held on March 8 at the Pulaski Railway Station. The single-family homes were designed by Community Design Studio, LLC (CDS), the architectural arm of Community Housing Partners (CHP), and constructed by CHP’s in-house general contracting team. More
03/07/2012New Single-Family Homes Important Part of Pulaski's Revitalization: Christiansburg, Virginia — A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating six all-new affordable homes in Pulaski’s Dora Highway neighborhood will be held on Thursday, March 8, 11:00 AM, at the Pulaski Railway Station. The single-family homes were designed by Community Design Studio, LLC (CDS), the architectural arm of Community Housing Partners (CHP), and constructed by CHP’s in-house general contracting team. More
02/24/2012"Speed Dating" Energy Efficiency Style: "Speed Dating" Energy-Efficiency Style Roanoke citizens joined experts to chat about conservation and home energy efficiency Dating is serious stuff. You don’t want to invest your heart or time in something that won’t work out. More
02/24/2012Homebuyer Education Classes Walk Participants Through the Maze of Homeownership: The prospect of buying a home can be overwhelming to many, but free homebuyer education classes offered by Community Housing Partners (CHP) can provide New River Valley and Richmond-area residents with the knowledge and confidence needed to purchase a home. CHP, a nonprofit community development corporation, has been assisting families with their housing needs for over 35 years. More
02/24/2012Growing Green Jobs in Southwest Virginia: Story by: Denise Young, Assistant Editor, Virginia Tech Magazine Reprinted with permission from the department of Outreach & International Affairs, Virginia Tech A recent $3. 8 million grant has left southwest Virginia poised for the future—a greener future, that is. More
02/19/2012CHP Promotes AMERICA SAVES Week Feb 19 - 26: As part of the 2012 America Saves Week annual campaign (February 19 - 26), Virginia Saves and a network of state and regional partners that includes Community Housing Partners are spreading the saving message to help build financially fit families in the commonwealth. Virginia Saves is calling attention to the importance of building an emergency savings fund and becoming more knowledgeable about personal finance. More
01/25/2012CHP Brings Accessible Living to Albemarle County Couple: Christiansburg, Va. – Rose Byrne and her soul mate, Norman Ourada -- two of an estimated 1,491,965 Virginians with disabilities -- were struggling with mounting medical bills and the difficulties of living in traditional housing when the design and construction teams at Community Housing Partners (CHP) were asked to help. More
01/19/2012CHP Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Property Management: Christiansburg, Va. – The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA), headquartered in Alexandria, Va. More
01/17/2012CHP Receives $2,000 from Panera Bread for Resident Services Programs: Christiansburg, VA – A representative from Panera Bread recently presented Community Housing Partners (CHP) with a lot of dough, though not of the flour and water variety. This gift came in the form of a $2,000 check to support resident services programming in Christiansburg and Pulaski. More
01/09/2012Free Homebuyer Education Classes a Valuable Resource for Prospective Homeowners: Christiansburg, Va. - The prospect of buying a home can be overwhelming to many, but free homebuyer education classes offered by Community Housing Partners (CHP) can provide New River Valley and Richmond area residents with the knowledge and confidence needed to purchase a home. More
01/05/2012CHP's Chris Heslep Honored by U.S. Department of Energy: Christiansburg, Va. – Chris Heslep, a thirty-year-veteran of Community Housing Partners’ (CHP) energy services department, recently received a National Recognition Award from the U. More
12/21/2011Senior Rental Community Weathers Massive Storm With Help from Residents, Staff, Community Agencies: Christiansburg, Va. – In August of this year, the powerful Hurricane Irene wreaked havoc on the United States’ east coast, including the Tidewater region of Virginia. More
12/21/2011Member of Community Housing Partners' Architectural Team Takes to the Streets for Class Project: Christiansburg, Va. – When Community Housing Partners (CHP) Project Manager James Ruhland and 14 other rising architects were challenged by the Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects’ (VSAIA) to develop a group project that would help improve Richmond through architecture, they immediately agreed its focus would be on the relationship between people and buildings. More
12/19/2011CHP's Design Team Addresses Housing Needs of Individuals Living With Disabilities: Christiansburg, Va. – When Community Design Studio (CDS), the architectural division of Community Housing Partners (CHP), was approached by Rush Homes to design an energy-efficient rental community accessible to income-qualified adults with disabilities, it was excited by the challenge to create a facility that would allow tenants to live affordably with low rents and energy costs, while also offering them greater independence through high-level accessibility features. More
12/14/2011Newly-Renovated Lynchburg High School Now Home to Families & Seniors: Christiansburg, Va. – Members of the general contracting division at Community Housing Partners (CHP) have been back in school almost a year now, but not for classroom instruction. More
12/09/2011AmeriCorps Members Bring Passion and Enthusiasm to Year of Service With CHP: Christiansburg, Va. - CHP extends a big welcome to its newest AmeriCorps members, a group of 16 individuals working to meet critical needs and improve resident life at CHP properties across Virginia. More
12/05/2011Community Housing Partners Announces Launch of the Community Alliance for Energy Efficiency (cafe2): Christiansburg, Virginia – Area homeowners in southwest Virginia will be able to dramatically improve their homes’ energy efficiency thanks to the newly-created Community Alliance for Energy Efficiency (cafe2). Christiansburg-based Community Housing Partners (CHP) formed cafe2 through a grant from the U. More
11/30/2011CHP Welcomes Newest AmeriCorps VISTA Members: Christiansburg, Virginia – For many, Fall is about the beginning of school, the beginning of football, and the beginning of cooler temperatures. Fortunately, for Community Housing Partners (CHP), it is also the beginning of a new service year for eight new AmeriCorps VISTA members. More
11/28/2011CHP Building a Reputation for Quality, Energy-Efficient Housing: Christiansburg, Va. – For over twenty-five years, the general contracting division at Community Housing Partners (CHP) has been preserving and constructing new single- and multi-family affordable housing communities that are significant for their attention to quality and energy efficiency. More
11/23/2011Community Housing Partners Recognized as Leader and Innovator in Field of Energy Conservation: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) is pleased to announce it has received the Virginia Housing Award for Best Affordable Housing Energy Conservation Effort. More
11/14/2011New Workforce Housing Community a Welcome Addition to Virginia's Northern Neck: Christiansburg, Va. - Community Housing Partners (CHP) and the Partners for Lancaster County Schools Foundation are proud to announce the completion of an all-new 16-unit affordable housing community in Kilmarnock, Virginia called Mercer Place. More
10/25/2011Housing Capacity for Homeless Gets a Boost: Richmond, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) and Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) are pleased to announce the completion of an all-new, 21-unit addition -- The Studios at South Richmond -- to the existing 39-unit South Richmond Apartments, located in Richmond. More
10/21/2011CHP Announces Newest Board Members: Christiansburg, Virginia – CHP is proud to welcome four new board members to the organization. Greta Harris, Keith Hayes, Andy Morikawa, and Portia Mount join six others on the volunteer board, which provides critical oversight for CHP and helps the company’s leadership set strategic direction through the guidance and expertise of each member. More
10/21/2011CHP Receives FAHE Energy Innovator Award: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) is pleased to announce it has been recognized by the Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises, Inc. More
10/19/2011Virginia Beach Affordable Housing Community Experiences a Rebirth: Christiansburg, Virginia – On October 14, Community Housing Partners (CHP) hosted a dedication ceremony in Virginia Beach at Friendship Village Apartments to commemorate the newly refurbished, affordable multifamily housing community. “Your event is a tribute to the pride you take in your community and in the Commonwealth of Virginia,” wrote U. More
09/30/2011CHP Bids Farewell to 2010-2011 AmeriCorps Members: Christiansburg, Va -- CHP is filled with gratitude for the fifteen AmeriCorps State members who have served with us for the past year. During their 2010-11 service year, members worked in various CHP community centers across the state of Virginia providing after-school homework help, service learning activities, and computer and financial literacy assistance to many residents. More
08/24/2011CHP Champions a Virginia Housing Trust Fund: Christiansburg, Va. - The lack of affordable options for housing has become a national epidemic; in fact, 40 states — including Maryland, North Carolina and West Virginia — have established housing trust funds to alleviate the rising cost of housing. More
08/15/2011Friendship Village Resident Celebrates First Child Attending College: Virginia Beach, Va. – This fall, Kimberly Thourogood will celebrate an important milestone in any parent's life - her son will leave to attend college this fall. More
08/10/2011CHP Communities Shine During National NeighborWorks Week: Christiansburg, Va - Since 2002, CHP has organized and participated in National NeighborWorks® Week, a week-long initiative that CHP and other NeighborWorks organizations across the country participate in to bring about neighborhood change and awareness through local community improvement and celebration projects. This June, CHP organized and hosted an impressive assortment of community projects across three states, making it our most busy NeighborWorks Week ever! . More
07/25/2011CHP Named Best Green Organization by VSBN: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) received last week the 2011 Best Green Organization in Virginia from Virginia Sustainable Building Network (VSBN) at their Green Innovations Award event. More
07/05/2011CHP Board President Receives Housing Coalition Leadership Award: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) is proud to announce Jane Henderson, CHP board of directors president and president of Virginia Community Capital (VCC), has been recognized by Virginia Housing Coalition (VHC) with a Housing Leadership Award for her commitment to community development. More
06/28/2011EPA Recognizes CHP With the 2011 ENERGY STAR Award for Sustained Excellence: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) is pleased to announce it has received the 2011 ENERGY STAR® award for Sustained Excellence from the U. More
06/23/2011Christiansburg Celebrates Renovation of Affordable Housing Community: Christiansburg, Virginia – On Thursday, June 9 Community Housing Partners (CHP) hosted a dedication ceremony at Linden Green Apartments (formerly known as Old Farm Village) to commemorate the newly refurbished, affordable multifamily housing community located at 1600 Simpson Road. . More
06/20/2011CHP Receives $5,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation for Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance: Christiansburg, Va. –Community Housing Partners (CHP) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $5,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation (WFHF) Homeownership Grant Program for homebuyer down payment assistance. More
06/14/2011Community Design Studio Receives EarthCraft Virginia Award: Christiansburg, Va. - Community Design Studio (CDS), the architectural division of Community Housing Partners (CHP), proudly announces the receipt of the 2010 Architectural Award at the second annual EarthCraft Virginia awards earlier this year. More
06/13/2011Washington Gas Invests in Energy Audits: Christiansburg, Va. - Community Housing Partners (CHP) is pleased to announce it was awarded $495,000 from Washington Gas to support energy auditor training, which will assist low-income families throughout Virginia. More
06/01/2011Construction Begins on New Affordable Homes in Pulaski: Pulaski, Va. -- Community Housing Partners (CHP) and the Town of Pulaski are excited to announce that they have created a new affordable homeownership opportunity in the Dora Highway neighborhood of Pulaski, Virginia. More
02/28/2011Newlyweds Buy First Home With CHP's Help: Christiansburg, Va - As they listened to CHP’s Principal Broker, Kamilia Lawson, describe a new single-family development being designed and built by CHP on Cedar Hill Drive in Blacksburg, Virginia, outdoor enthusiasts Stephen and Amy Englund knew they were finally ready to make the leap into first-time homeownership. . More
11/09/2007CHP Recipient of National Home Depot Foundation Award: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) announced today that it won first place in a national competition for designing and constructing the Roanoke-Lee Street Project in Blacksburg, VA. More
10/23/2007Stephens City Townhomes Dedication: Stephens City, Va. - Powerful wind gusts and gray skies could not keep potential home buyers or Congressional staff members away from the dedication of six new condominiums designed and built by CHP in Stephens City, Virginia. More
08/30/2007Blacksburg Honored for Website and Affordable Housing: Blacksburg, Va. - This October, the Virginia Municipal League will honor the Town of Blacksburg with two achievement awards at its statewide conference. More
08/27/2007CHP Featured in Housing Assistance Council's Rural Voices Publication: Christiansburg, Va. - Community Housing Partners (CHP) was recently featured in the Housing Assistance Council's summer 2007 publication of Rural Voices, a magazine covering rural housing and development issues. More
08/16/2007Town of Davidson Approves Grant Allowing CHP to Purchase Oakhill Apartments: Davidson, NC - The Town of Davidson approved a grant that would allow Community Housing Partners (CHP) to purchase Oakhill apartments and maintain the 72-units as affordable housing. "We are pretty excited to save the units of affordable housing," Town Manager Leamon Brice said during the town board meeting. More
08/09/2007Lowe's Heroes Replace Fencing at Horse Facility at Tekoa's Girls' Campus: Pilot, Va. – On Tuesday, August 7, Christiansburg Lowe’s employees took their home improvement skills on the road as they helped improve the safety of the horse facility at Tekoa, an at-risk youth residential treatment center in Floyd, Va. More
08/02/2007CHP Receives $275,000 in Flexible Second Round Grant Funds: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP), a member of the national NeighborWorks network, is receiving $275,000 in flexible grants – a much-needed affordable housing boost from NeighborWorks® America. More
07/28/2007Town of Blacksburg, CHP Celebrate New Neighborhood Park: Blacksburg, Virginia—On July 28, the Town of Blacksburg and Community Housing Partners (CHP) hosted a dedication ceremony to celebrate Page Park, one of the town’s newest neighborhood parks located on Prospect Street beside Dayspring Christian Academy. Mayor Ron Rordam, members of the Page family, and Town of Blacksburg and CHP representatives will join with Roanoke and Lee Street neighbors to celebrate the completion of this park. More
06/22/2007CHP Resident Services Receives $15,000 Bank of America Grant: Richmond, Va. - Investing in the future success of our residents has always been at the core of Community Housing Partners' (CHP) mission. More
06/21/2007CHP Architect Colin Arnold Receives Virginia Housing Coalition Award: Richmond, Va. - On June 21, the Virginia Housing Coalition (VHC) honored Colin Arnold, Community Housing Partners' (CHP) Architect with a 2007 Housing Leadership Award for Designer/Architect. More
05/01/2007Local Non-profit Receives Two State Honors for Environmental Leadership: Christiansburg, Virginia – Coming off the heels of a national 2007 Energy Star® Partner of the Year award, Community Housing Partners (CHP) recently received two state honors for environmental leadership and sustainable building On May 3, the Virginia Conservation Network (VCN) honored five individuals and organizations from government, corporate, non-profit and community sectors within the Commonwealth who have set themselves apart as leaders in conservation and sustainability at the Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond. CHP President and CEO Janaka Casper and Architect Colin Arnold accepted a 2007 Conservation Award for Non-profit Leadership in Green Building and Sustainability. More
05/01/2007Community Housing Partners Receives $13,500 Expendable Grant Award from Wachovia Foundation: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) announced today that it received a $13,500 grant from Wachovia Foundation to increase its efforts in the community to promote long-term, stable homeownership through quality homebuyer education and counseling. More
04/28/2007Community Housing Partners Participates in First New River Valley Green Home Tour and Seminar: Blacksburg, Va. – The first of its kind in southwest Virginia, Community Housing Partners (CHP) joined local businesses and non-profits to create the New River Valley Green Home Tour and Seminar on April 28. More
04/28/2007Community Housing Partners Residents and Staff Join with Virginia Tech Students to Plant Living Memorials: Blacksburg, Va. – On April 28, Virginia Tech students planted maroon and orange Hokie flower gardens throughout the New River Valley as a living memorial to Virginia Tech’s students and faculty whose lives were lost on April 16. More
04/26/2007CHP's Energy Services Receives Recognition from Local Community Action Agency for Weatherization Work: Williamsburg, Va. – In celebration of 39 years of service, the Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency (W-JCC Community Action Agency) honored individuals and organizations that have strengthened and enhanced the agency by contributing time, energy and resources. More
04/20/2007CHP Breaks Ground on Boodry Place, First Kentucky Multi-family Project: Morehead, KY – With partners Frontier Housing and the City of Morehead, Community Housing Partners (CHP) broke ground on CHP’s first multi-family property located in Kentucky. Named in honor of Glenn Boodry, a Frontier Housing Board member for 15 years, Boodry Place is a 32-unit multi-generational community for elderly households and families with special needs who are below 50% of the area median income. More
04/20/2007Community Housing Partners Completes Straw Bale House for SLEC: Floyd, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) Energy Services staff pitched in to help build a house made of straw. More
04/18/2007CHP Receives 2007 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing: Christiansburg, Va. - The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Community Housing Partners (CHP) a 2007 ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing in recognition of its efforts to provide energy-efficient housing for low-income residents. More
03/19/2007CHP Named One of NeighborWorks America's Top Ten Producers for 2006: Christiansburg, Virginia – With a national network of more than 240 community-based organizations in 50 states, NeighborWorks® America (NW) has announced their top ten producers for 2006 in the areas of direct investment, homeownership units, rehab units for existing owners, multi-family units, owned or managed units, and programmatic units. Community Housing Partners (CHP) was named as a top producer in four separate categories. More
03/01/2007CHP Provides Weatherization Assistance to Senior Citizens in Arlington, Va.: Arlington, Va. – For Josephine Chapelle, her home and neighborhood on South Monroe Street is like a photo album of her life in Arlington, Va. More
01/01/2007CHPC Staff Participate in First National Community Development Conference in New Orleans Since 2005 Hurricanes: New Orleans, Louisiana - Nine Community Housing Partners (CHPC) staff and board members were working hard in the Big Easy by participating in training and volunteer opportunities at the NeighborWorks® Training Institute held Dec. 11-15 in New Orleans. More
01/01/2007CHPC Purchases First Conventional Property in North Carolina: Christiansburg, Virginia – The close of 2006 marked two important firsts in Community Housing Partners’ (CHPC) history: the purchase of its first conventional property, and its first property in North Carolina. Completed on Dec. More