Please join IHA in welcoming Gabriel Jimenez!

Carol Riggles • March 6, 2024

Please join IHA in welcoming Gabriel Jimenez!

At the end of March, IHA will be saying goodbye to a long-time employee, Ron Morris. He is retiring and we wish him the absolute best!

We were incredibly lucky to find someone to take Ron’s place, literally in the nick of time. We knew the position would be ridiculously hard to fill as Ron is a tough act to follow. Like most nonprofit employees, Ron wore many hats, and his construction knowledge and experience is so extensive that we were sure he was virtually irreplaceable.



But then Ron recommended Gabriel Jimenez and we are glad he did! Gabriel has an impressive resume with a wide variety of construction knowledge, and he loves to teach, which will be especially helpful to our Purchase Repair Homeownership Program clients. Gabriel also has a big heart and desire to help others. He has been sharing his time and talent with Waterboyz for Jesus as a member of their SWAT (Servants With A Testimony) team to provide help to community members in need.

In addition to his position as the Construction Manager for the Purchase Repair Homeownership Program, Gabriel will also provide construction oversight for IHA’s partnerships with developers to build multi-family communities. The most recent community broke ground in June and just entered the framing stage. Located in downtown Brunswick, MD, this community (The Residences at Railroad Square) will add 45 more affordable apartments to IHA’s property management portfolio. 

But wait, that’s not all! IHA also needs construction management at our completed multi-family communities, and Gabriel will fill this role as well. Weinberg House, IHA’s very first senior apartment community, is currently undergoing extensive remodeling. Tied into this role is the need to forecast and prepare budgets for future capital improvements. A capital improvement is the addition of a permanent structural change or the restoration of some aspect of a property that will either enhance the property's overall value, prolong its useful life, or adapt it to new uses. This skill is outside the role of regular and routine maintenance.

If you are interested in learning more about IHA and/or its new

Construction Manager, Gabriel Jimenez,

please join us anytime between 9:30-11:30 AM on Monday, April 1st.

RSVPs would be appreciated but are not required.


This Meet and Greet will take place at IHA’s

520 N. Market Street Apartments in Frederick.

Please call Carol Riggles at 240-415-9882 for more information.

Fall Updates from IHA

September 2, 2026
A quarter of grant wins, community partnerships, and small moments that remind us why this work matters. Here's what's been happening at Interfaith Housing Alliance since the summer. GRANTS & FUNDING: Four New Grants Fuel IHA's Work This Quarter Interfaith Housing Alliance is proud to announce four funding awards totaling $220,000 during the last quarter from our community partners. In June 2026, IHA was awarded a $30,000 grant by Ausherman Family Foundation. This capacity-building grant will provide funding support for the organization during its transition to new leadership. It will also support IHA's work with key community consultants with the goal of recentering IHA's programs and services in Frederick, MD. In July 2026, IHA was awarded a $125,000 grant from Morgan Stanley. This operational grant supports IHA in its ongoing quest to create and provide affordable housing opportunities for low- to moderate-income (LMI) community members. It also supports IHA's continued community programming, which provides access to financial education and affordable homeownership opportunities. In August 2026, IHA received two funding awards in support of IHA's Financial Dignity and Empowerment Services. IHA was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) Maryland Housing Counseling Fund (MHCF). IHA was also awarded a $35,000 grant by Rural Maryland Council (RMC) through their Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) program. These grants will support the full spectrum of community programming IHA offers, including group educational workshops on financial health, individualized financial coaching and housing counseling, and pathways to affordable homeownership. We are deeply grateful to these partners for their continued investment in this community.

Weinberg House Renovation Brings New Life to Senior Living

By Vickie Mills • June 2, 2026
Exciting, the final renovations of the last two units are underway at Weinberg House, a long-standing affordable senior living community in Fredrick, Maryland. Originally built in 1994, the property provided safe, stable housing for older adults for decades. Renovations began on May 1, 2023. At that time, they had a total of 23 units to renovate. The renovations included freshly painted walls, new carpet in the bedrooms, new flooring in the other rooms, new cabinets in the bathroom, as well as new kitchen cupboards, fixtures and new appliances. The final two units will be ready for lease up June 15, 2026. The renovation of Weinberg House represents a meaningful investment in both people and place. By modernizing the property while protecting its mission, this project will help ensure that affordable, welcoming housing remains available for seniors for years to come. It is an encouraging example of how thoughtful redevelopment can strengthen communities and honor the residents who call them home.

Interfaith Housing Alliance (IHA) is proud to announce three funding awards during the last quarter from our community partners.

By Rachel Gardner • June 2, 2026
In March 2026, IHA was awarded a $50,000 grant through the Frederick County Government’s Helping Empower Area Resources Together (HEART). These one-time operational funds were awarded to mitigate the effects of the longest federal government shutdown in history. This grant has allowed IHA to continue providing essential programs and services to Frederick County residents despite challenges at the federal level. IHA was also awarded a $5,000 grant from the City of Frederick through the Community Promotion Grant program. This grant supports aging in place and youth development needs among City residents through IHA’s Supportive Services. The program serves residents of IHA’s senior and multi-family affordable rental communities at 222 Broadway Street (Weinberg House) and 520 N. Market Street, respectively. In April 2026, IHA was also awarded a $25,000 Community Partnership Grant from Frederick County Government. This grant supports IHA’s full range of Financial Dignity and Empowerment Services, including our homeownership and financial education programming. IHA’s Purchase-Repair Program provides an avenue to homeownership for those who otherwise would not qualify for a traditional home loan. In Credit Café, participants work specifically on improving their credit. Financial Freedom Bootcamp helps participants improve their skills in budgeting, saving, debt reduction, and financial goal setting. The Frederick Affordable Housing Incubator (FAHI) brings multiple sectors together to increase the affordable housing inventory in Frederick County.
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