HCA’s 40th Anniversary

HCA was founded by visionary Arlington residents in fall of 1986. We are celebrating our 40th anniversary all year long — join us!

Join HCA at our 40th Anniversary Celebration!

Friday, October 9th, 2026

Arlington Town Hall Auditorium

6:30 – 9:00 pm

Dinner, Awards, Highlights, Dancing & More!

Featuring:

Local band: Mrs. Jones and a Thing Goin’ On

Wine, and Beer from Arlington Brewing, all for purchase

Premier of the new HCA Video

~ Online Registration now open! Click Here. ~

Buffet dinner will include vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten free options.

Childcare, language interpretation, and a ride are available! Let us know what you need in the registration form.

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Honorary HCA 40th Anniversary Committee

State Senator Cindy Friedman
State Representative Sean Garballey
State Representative Dave Rogers
Select Board Chair John Hurd
Select Board Member Eric Helmuth
Select Board Member Diane Mahon
Select Board Member Steve DeCourcey
Select Board Member Joe Solomon
Len Diggins
Pastor Cynthia Good
Patsy Kraemer
Beth Locke
Pastor Zack Philips

HCA 40th Anniversary Planning Committee

Elena Arrendol
Ken Garden
Monique Magliozzi
Neal Mongold
Kavi Neva
John Oliver
Fenan Samuel
Erica Schwarz
Alexandra Snyder
Laura Wiener
Andrew Wofford

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40 years of HCA Stories

Every month this year we have been sharing stories from HCA’s past in our newsletter. We are also collecting them here so you can always take a trip down memory lane.

Story 1 -The 2-family That Started it All

Story 2 – HCA’s Founding

Story 3 – HCA’s Early First Time Homebuyer Program

Story 4 — The start of the Homelessness Prevention Program

Story 5 — A Colorful Character in HCA History-Brian Greeley

Story 6 – HCA Is Part of A Movement

Story 7 – Housing Market Changes Since HCA’s Founding

Story 8 – The Evolution of the Homelessness Prevention Program

Story 9 – HCA’s Housing Development Through the Years

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