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Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2021 Memorial Awards
Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2021 Memorial Awards

Jack Luscombe "Pay It Forward" Award: Jenny Jorgensen When you think of Jenny, the first word that comes to mind is Passion! She has been involved with AAMD and served in a leadership role for more than a decade. She has served on several different committees and is currently serving as the... Continue Reading

Date posted12/10/2021


Overcoming Through a Global Pandemic
Overcoming Through a Global Pandemic

Denver Housing Authority’s vision statement articulates that every individual or family shall have quality and affordable housing in communities offering empowerment, economic opportunity, and a vibrant living environment. This vision remained intact throughout the Covid-19 pandemic in which... Continue Reading

Date posted12/10/2021


Thompson Thrift properties donated over $500 and collected backpacks for Family Homestead
Thompson Thrift properties donated over $500 and collected backpacks for Family Homestead

Last Year, Thompson Thrift properties donated over $500 and collected backpacks for Family Homestead’s Back to School Backpack Campaign. The teams filled the backpacks with over $250 in donated items. On a national level, Thompson Thrift’s community service partner is Next Step, an... Continue Reading

Date posted12/10/2021


Suppliers Giving Back: With business at a standstill, AAMD Supplier Partners Step Up
Suppliers Giving Back: With business at a standstill, AAMD Supplier Partners Step Up

As we continue to progress through the pandemic and a return to “normal,” I am so grateful for the areas of light we had during a time filled with so much darkness and uncertainty. On-site partners and management companies alike really had an opportunity and in the spirit of giving... Continue Reading

Postedby Liz Capone
Date posted12/10/2021


Raising Money For Breast Cancer Research During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Raising Money For Breast Cancer Research During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

One of out every eight women in the United States will likely develop breast cancer, according to research from the American Cancer Society. This alarming number of diagnoses is growing as incidence rates in recent years have increased by 0.5% per year. In honor of those who have survived or... Continue Reading

Postedby Mike Holt
Date posted12/10/2021


Participating in Annual Volunteer Day with Goodwill of Colorado
Participating in Annual Volunteer Day with Goodwill of Colorado

Griffis/Blessing employees participated in their annual Volunteer Day on Friday, September 17th, by spending the day working with non-profit organizations in lieu of their normal daily activities. Members of the corporate, Multifamily, and Commercial groups donated their time and energy to one... Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Kirkwood
Date posted12/10/2021


AAMD Shining A Light On Member Philanthropic Work
AAMD Shining A Light On Member Philanthropic Work

The multifamily housing industry is unique by nature, as it provides a primary need – housing. Not only that, but apartment communities, owners and management companies spend tens of thousands of dollars and thousands of hours contributing to the needs of their community in different areas... Continue Reading

Postedby Mark Williams
Date posted12/10/2021


Providing Needed Services To Renters Under 60% Median Income Level
Providing Needed Services To Renters Under 60% Median Income Level

"We are excited about the opportunity to partner with them to provide needed services to our renters who fall below the 60% median income level. Provided a clubhouse for them to work out of at one of our properties." BLDG Management and Warren Village, a Denver-based organization focusing on... Continue Reading

Postedby Parke Pettegrew
Date posted12/10/2021


"It Was Important for our Team to Find Ways to Volunteer"
"It Was Important for our Team to Find Ways to Volunteer"

During 2020/2021 Steadfast STAR REIT teamed up with Girls, Inc., The Animal Debt Project, and a Precious Child to give back to the communities around Colorado. Though the pandemic made it more difficult to find areas in our communities to volunteer, we knew it was important to our team that we... Continue Reading

Postedby Lora Ruby
Date posted12/10/2021


"BH Gives Back" During the Pandemic
"BH Gives Back" During the Pandemic

At BH Management, we believe that what we do matters. We know the importance of giving back to our communities, helping those in need, and making a lasting impact that creates a better future for all of us. That’s why BH created BH Gives Back, the company’s charitable initiative.... Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Stodolka
Date posted12/10/2021


5 Insights to Mastering the Dreaded Housing Credit Rules
5 Insights to Mastering the Dreaded Housing Credit Rules

To say Housing Credit compliance is difficult would be an understatement. There is so much to learn, comprehend, and execute and the rules are just plain complicated. Add in the state-specific rules, numerous gray areas, and the likelihood of other programs being on your property, and you have the... Continue Reading

Date posted10/20/2021


I’m OK…You OK? Evaluating, protecting and encouraging your team’s mental wellness
I’m OK…You OK? Evaluating, protecting and encouraging your team’s mental wellness

The last year and a half have not been good for mental wellness.The pandemic and its resulting lay-offs, remote work, onsite work, work where the rules changed daily, the “stay 6 feet away” habit (both emotionally and physically) the incessant roller coaster of safety vs. threat,... Continue Reading

Postedby Lori Snider
Date posted10/20/2021