About.VAHCDO plays an important role in the formulation of housing and redevelopment policy in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Such policy influence results from the strength and support of our member agencies and the effective leadership of Board of Directors. VAHCDO representatives interact regularly with the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA), Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (VDHCD), Virginia Housing Study Commission, and the Virginia Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). VAHCDO has also joined with the Virginia Housing Coalition (VHC) in addressing policy issues of mutual concern such as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program.
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Since 1971,the Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials (VAHCDO) has assisted Virginia's redevelopment and housing authorities and local government housing and community development departments in promoting affordable housing opportunities and vibrant communities. VAHCDO is organized as a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code with a mission designed to support its members' efforts to improve the health and living standards of Virginia's citizens, encourage community development, eliminate substandard and inadequate housing, eradicate slums, blighted or deteriorating areas, and promote other such actions to help achieve the goal of providing a decent home and suitable living environment for Virginia's families.
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Our organization is engaged infour primary activities to accomplish its mission:
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A Message from Our President
Michael Wong
On behalf of the 2021-2023 Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials(VAHCDO) Board of Directors, I want to thank you for your interest, involvement and membership with our statewide organization. VAHCDO and its members plays a critical role in addressing the affordable housing and community development needs of the citizens and communities within the Commonwealth of Virginia. This role provides safe and decent housing for over 65,000 families on a nightly basis.
Also through a variety of programs and partnerships, association members also create a significant economic and quality of life benefit to the communities that we serve. At times our programs and services are the difference between a family being homeless or being housed and a contributing member of our community.
This is an exciting and challenging time in the affordable housing industry. With the national, state and local attention on housing, it is critical that we learn from each other and work together to address the needs of those most vulnerable within our communities. VAHCDO provides a cost effective opportunity to learn about best practices, network with other housing and community development professionals, and advocate for effective policies and resources.
We hope that you join us and actively participate in our scheduled VAHCDO activities. If we can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me.
In service,
Michael Wong, President VAHCDO
Also through a variety of programs and partnerships, association members also create a significant economic and quality of life benefit to the communities that we serve. At times our programs and services are the difference between a family being homeless or being housed and a contributing member of our community.
This is an exciting and challenging time in the affordable housing industry. With the national, state and local attention on housing, it is critical that we learn from each other and work together to address the needs of those most vulnerable within our communities. VAHCDO provides a cost effective opportunity to learn about best practices, network with other housing and community development professionals, and advocate for effective policies and resources.
We hope that you join us and actively participate in our scheduled VAHCDO activities. If we can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me.
In service,
Michael Wong, President VAHCDO
