We’re Having A Party!

inte8821 • July 6, 2016

We are having a party!

What better way to acknowledge 25 years of helping people find affordable housing than to celebrate and reflect. Save the date of Thursday, October 27, 2016. IHA and our gracious chair, Ms. Karlys Kline, invite you to a fun couple hours of celebrating “Past, Present and Future” while recognizing Dan Ryan of Dan Ryan Builders for his many contributions and great support over the years.

An exciting addition to our celebration is the featured art work by acclaimed artist, Yemi. Recognizing a critical shortage of affordable housing, Yemi approached IHA about a collaborative effort to raise money. He is committed to assisting IHA make a difference by providing a secure, stable living environment for seniors, individuals, and families through rental and homeownership opportunities. Known as “The Pillars of Frederick,” 40 portraits of renowned Fredericktonians have graced McCutcheon’s factory for the past 5 years. For the first time, these portraits will be released for individual purchase and sized for display for home or work. These limited edition framed prints will be signed and numbered by Yemi and “The Pillars of Frederick” will become “The Pillars of Affordable Housing” as Yemi and IHA join forces for a greater good!

A celebration such as this would not be possible if not for the help of our sponsors. Early support has come from our Presenting Sponsor, Dan Ryan Builders; Gold Sponsors, PIRHL, Conifer Realty, and Natelli Communities, LP; Silver Sponsors, Elm Street Development, Frederick County Bank, and Sandy Spring Bank and Bronze Sponsor, Miller & Smith. We are so grateful for their endorsement of the work we do. We look forward to the assistance of others in the community as well.

With groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings in our near future, along with a nationally recognized Purchase Repair Homeownership Program and Housing Matters Program, there is much to celebrate. Affordable housing has been and continues to be a high priority need. IHA prides itself on being a leader in this area and we look forward to celebrating with the community!

For more information about IHA programs, the artwork of Yemi, or sponsorship and ticket opportunities, please contact Hugh Gordon, Vice President of Fund Development or Robin Hayek, Special Projects Coordinator at 301.662.4225.

Voices of Affordable Housing

By Jodie Ostoich • May 25, 2025
Voices of Affordable Housing: Affordable Housing

Gary Free resident at Residences at Railroad Square Apartments

March 3, 2025
Gary Free grew up in Brunswick, MD. The first time he saw the Residences at Railroad Square, he knew he would love to live in the apartments. Now all he can think to himself is, “I am living here!” Gary said the day he signed his lease he was so happy! He has a picture hanging in his apartment that says, “You’re Home.” Gary looks at it often and says to himself, “I am!” He finally feels at peace. Gary feels his home is nice! He also feels one of the ways of living at Residences of Railroad Square is that he now has everything he ever wanted, asked for and needed. The only thing he feels is a concern is that most of the time he gets lonely. His goal is to try to meet people. He says, “I’m a very friendly person.” Gary says his experience living at the Residences at Railroad Square has been rather good. If he has any concerns he can talk to the office staff. He feels it can’t get any better than this!

Lease-up of Residence of Railroad Square

By Crystal Thomas • March 3, 2025
With excitement and anticipation, I watched the groundbreaking on June 29, 2023, with my assistant Vickie and IHA’s Supportive Services coordinator, Sandi. By the middle of September 2023 concrete walls were being set up. We watched as the roof was completed; then the windows and doors were installed. We impatiently waited for the day we received permission to see the inside of the Residences of Railroad Square property. Finally, on September 25, 2024, we had the privilege to tour the inside of this beautiful property. On the weekend of September 27, 2024, the IHA property management team along with the CEO Jodie, held a two-day in-person application event. The owners of First Stop Brunswick generously donated their space at 2. E. Baltimore Street. That lease up kick off generated 56 applications. Over the next three months, ninety more applications were submitted. Each applicant came with their own story which stirred our hearts. No matter how different their stories may have been, they all had the same wish, a place to call home for Christmas! On November 5, 2024, the first resident signed their lease and on December 23, 2024, the last empty unit was filled! Not only were we able to fulfill these residents' Christmas wishes but it also filled our hearts with joy!
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