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Riggs Crossing Senior Residences, True Ground’s first community in Washington, DC, opened its doors in 2025 and now provides 93 affordable apartments for independent adults aged 55+. Curious what this vibrant new community looks like? Join Mitch Crispell, Director of Real Estate Development, for a Discover Riggs Crossing | Take a Virtual Tour!

From wellness spaces to in‑unit laundry and thoughtful design choices shaped by resident feedback, Riggs Crossing was built for the people who call it home.
🎥 Join True Ground Director of Real Estate, Mitch Crispell, to look inside our first community in DC:

📍Located in the heart of Riggs Park and steps from Fort Totten Metro, Riggs Crossing offers seniors the stability, connection, and opportunity they deserve.

Virginia Democrats campaigned on housing affordability. Now the question is how to deliver One key question is whether lawmakers will support state-level zoning reforms in an attempt to make building new housing easier.

At True Ground, we know progress requires bold action and cross-sector collaboration.
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Virginia leaders are taking major steps toward tackling our housing affordability crisis. From zoning reforms to strategies that boost supply, it’s encouraging to see momentum behind policies that can expand access to homes families can truly afford.

⚖️ Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of justice and service. At True Ground, we celebrate this spirit through our Youth Essay Contest—empowering young voices to share their vision for a better world.

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In 2023, 22.6 million renter households were cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities. For families without housing assistance, programs like SNAP and Medicaid help cover essentials—but proposed cuts could deepen the crisis.

Think of it as fixing the “leaky bucket” so new construction adds to, not just replaces, our supply.
Read more from True Ground Director of Real Estate, Charles Sims: ow.ly/m7OP50XSYsb

#AffordableHousing #Preservation #HousingStability #LIHTC #CommunityDevelopment See less

🏠Affordable housing isn’t just about producing new units—it’s also about protecting the homes we already have by extending affordability, reinvesting in aging buildings, and preventing displacement when restrictions expire or market pressures rise.

The People's Pantry - True Ground The People’s Pantry  provides supplemental food that is nutritious and culturally appropriate for residents. We thank Share our Strength, who generously provided funding to retrofit and stock the pantry. The food pantry complements True Ground’s long-standing partnership with Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), and residents can access the People’s Pantry outside of AFAC’s operating hours. […]

The People’s Pantry provided $75,000+ in direct food assistance this year. Launched in 2023, our resident‑focused program delivers fresh groceries by mobile van in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Montgomery, and DC.
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Happy New Year! 🎉 Home is more than a roof—it’s a foundation for opportunity. In 2026, we’ll continue investing in resident‑centered programs, wrap‑around services, and connected communities.

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🎄True Ground's annual Holiday Magic event provided seasonal gifts, crafts, and memories for more than 800 residents ✨Thank you to the kind donors, volunteers, and staff who brought the magic to life! Wishing our community a warm and joyful holiday!

🕰️There's still time to join our mission and provide opportunities in True Ground communities! Don't forget, your 2025 gift goes twice as far thanks to a donor match. Give the gift of home today 👉

#DidYouKnow that end of year gifts to True Ground will be matched dollar for dollar? Donate online before December 31 to double your impact! 👉

True Ground Housing Partners Celebrates Wholey Legacy Homes Grand Opening in Rosslyn  - True Ground Pictured left to right: Sarah Wholey; Jane Wholey; Mike Chiappa, True Ground; Megan Wholey; Carmen Romero, True Ground; Senator Barbara Favola; Dennis Wholey; Martha Williams, Wholey Legacy Homes resident; Matt de Ferranti, Arlington County Board; Rich Jordan, True Ground Board; Don Scoggins, Virginia Housing; Chair Takis Karantonis, Arlington County Board; Kanesha Brown, Virginia Housing; Gina […]

Construction Management, Donohoe Construction Company, Walter L. Phillips, Inc., Parker Rodriguez, Inc.. Read more about this redevelopment project at our website 👉 ow.ly/wPt550XH6Up

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Special thanks to the Wholey family for joining us, for whom the property is named, and our valued project partners, including Arlington County Virginia – Government, Virginia Housing, Capital One, Hudson Housing Capital, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, KCM

✂️The ribbon has been cut and True Ground is thrilled to welcome residents to Wholey Legacy Homes, a new affordable community in Rosslyn!

Nonprofit expands affordable housing in Arlington Nearly 250 new affordable apartments In Arlington are starting to fill with residents. part of the latest project done by the nonprofit True Ground. News4’s Julie Carey reports.

Thank you to the Wholey family, project partners, supporters, and friends who joined us yesterday to cut the ribbon at Wholey Legacy Homes in Rosslyn 🎉 NBC4 Washington covered this special occasion, watch more 👉

True Ground's older adults enjoyed homecooked Thanksgiving meals delivered to their doorstep last week🍗 210 meals were delivered across our portfolio!

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Please donate or sign up by December 5th.
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🎁 Our annual Holiday Magic toy distribution is approaching, and we need your help to provide gifts for 800 children who call a True Ground community home!
Be the reason a child smiles during this giving season by shopping our Amazon Wishlist or by simply volunteering!

It’s an opportunity to expand access to groceries, strengthen resident well-being, and support the programs that help families stay steady. Please consider making a gift before the day ends 👉

⏰As #GivingTuesday comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has shown support today—and let you know there’s still time to make a matched gift before midnight!

If you are able, we invite you to make a Giving Tuesday gift this morning and start the day with a positive impact on the families who call True Ground home!

Today, your gift matters even more. A generous donor is matching every #GivingTuesday donation dollar for dollar. That means your contribution has twice the power to support residents and strengthen the stability they work hard to maintain.

🍽️ During this season of giving and nourishment, we're thankful for our partners at Kitchen of Purpose! We teamed up to provide home cooked meals to True Ground residents this holiday season.

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#MondayMotivation #MoreThanHousing #EconomicMobility

Federal shutdown exposed economic instability faced by many in D.C. region, nonprofit says | FFXnow In the wake of the country's longest-ever federal government shutdown, a key safety-net organization is calling for a renewed emphasis on helping lower-income, working residents achieve economic independence across Fairfax County and the broader D.C. region. While welcoming the shutdown's end on Thursday (Nov. 13), United Way of the National Capital Area President and CEO

💭"'Every investment in ALICE [asset limited, low income, employed] … has a ripple effect in the community and our economy,' Allen-Herring said. 'Now is the time to meet the moment.'" Read more about new insights from United Way of the National Capital Area 👉

They also underscored the importance of advancing policies such as the buyer-side exemption to TOPA and streamlining affordable housing processes at the agency level.

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