The events of the past week have been alarming to everyone. Our country is grappling with racial unrest, which is especially distressing during this trying time. Our residents are struggling, as are many of you.
The professionalism of our industry is interlocked with the principles of the Fair Housing Act, which is based on the concept that all people should be treated equally. It was best expressed by Maya Angelou in an article commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act: “We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.”
Equity in the treatment and service to all of our residents has been and continues to be the cornerstone of NAA’s mission and that of our affiliates and members. We acknowledge that much more work needs to be done, and we will continue to listen and learn. We encourage each of you to do so as well. You can find information on our Diversity Leadership Program, our Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion Grant, Diversity Best Practices and other resources on the Diversity and Inclusion page of our website.
Drucker + Falk started their Multifamily Snowball For Good giving campaign in April, in an effort to assist local nonprofits that support victims of domestic abuse and human trafficking. Over a dozen other companies joined in, and the snowball has reached over $60,000 in donations to date.
Our Manager of Government Affairs, Tommy Herbert, gives an update on recent issues within the legislative sphere. Among those is the newly announced moratorium on evictions in effect until June 28.
A1 Asphalt has the equipment and the experienced crews to complete your paving project with minimal disruption to your tenants. We service properties statewide and specialize in:
- Asphalt milling and re-paving - Parking lot resurfacing and repairs - Crack fill, sealing, re-striping and signage
Contact us for a professional on site evaluation of your upcoming paving project
We're taking the month of June to celebrate the onsite teams at our member communities for all of their hard work during these challenging times. Supplier partners have donated gift cards that VAMA is drawing names for each business day this month, and RPMs and other supervisors are nominating outstanding onsite employees for a special shout out. Make sure you're following us on Facebook and Instagram to follow along!
Congratulations to VAMA's own Chris Tinsley from Colonial Village at West End, a MAA community, for winning CAMT of the Year at NAA's 2020 Excellence Awards. Chris is not only dedicated to his community, but also to the next generation of service techs and is a beloved VAMA instructor. This award is well-deserved!
NAA members can now take this 2-hour Franklin Covey course for FREE with promo code FCFREEOFFER. The course helps identify and adjust for hidden personal bias, in order to better develop meaningful connections.
Join us June 17 for two FREE sessions. Part one, presented by VAMA's CEO Patrick McCloud, will cover working with the housing choice voucher request for tenancy approval process. Erick Wood, HCV Manager of the Roanoke Housing and Redevelopment Authority, will present part two on what housing quality standards mean for you.
Conducting virtual apartment tours have become paramount according to apartment community marketing teams. Many operators are still trying to perfect the process. This article goes in-depth on how to conduct them, as well as tips on what to avoid when doing them.
A new 24,000 square-foot building is going up along Route 29, and will feature 22 two-bedroom units with energy-efficient fixtures and stainless steel appliances.
Approval of a special use permit was recommended by the city's planning commission, which would allow for 350 apartment units in an 11-story twin tower along the waterfront.
