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Summer 2025 Newsletter
| Gratitude, Good Food, and Great Company: HCA’s Summer Bash! |
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| On July 12, HCA Tenant Council leaders and HCA staff fired up the grill and brought the community together for our annual Tenant Summer Bash. It was a huge success! Held under sunny skies with a light breeze — just enough to keep the party truck’s mountain of bubbles extra refreshing — the event was an opportunity for tenants to connect and build the kind of community that makes HCA properties not just places to live, but makes them true homes.
Residents gathered to enjoy burgers, dogs, and a free ice cream truck that was sponsored by Astound Broadband. Kids played lawn games while adults relaxed in the shade, enjoying good company and good conversation.
More than just a celebration, the barbecue was a reminder of the strong and supportive community we’re building together. Thank you to everyone who came out, shared a plate, lent a hand, or just dropped by. Thanks to our property management firm, Peabody Properties, who donated to help to cover some of the cost. The Tenant Council Steering Committee and HCA staff who organized this event are grateful for each of you, and we’re already looking forward to next year! |
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THANK YOU!
HCA raised nearly $40,000 from individuals in our community during our spring/summer fundraising appeal. This is more than we raised last year during this time, and is truly needed! Not only have some of our standing expenses risen, but we have been expanding our work, which requires more resources.
Your compassion and passion for this affordable housing mission and for building a stronger Arlington makes a difference!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated. If you didn’t get a chance to give yet this summer, of course it’s never too late to give online or mail a check to HCA at 252 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02474. |
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Financial Literacy Class — Register Now!
Leader Bank.HCA’s next financial literacy class will start in September, in partnership with Leader Bank.
Leader Bank’s expert presenters will help participants gain knowledge about:
- Budgeting/ and saving
- Different types of bank accounts and how they work
- Credit / credit fraud
- And much more
This will be an evening hybrid class; participants may attend in person or on Zoom. The class will start in September and run weekly for 4 weeks. The exact week nights will be confirmed soon.
Contact Renea to learn more and to register!
781-859-5294 x7
RDuran@HousingCorpArlington.org
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HCA Tenants Engaged in AmpUp: Arlington’s Comprehensive Planning
In mid July, HCA residents gathered for a lively and insightful focus group as part of AmpUp, the planning process that to update Arlington’s Comprehensive Plan. centered on the town’s upcoming Comprehensive Plan. Hosted by representatives from Arlington’s Planning and Community Development Department, the session invited community members to share their ideas, concerns, and priorities around housing, transportation, open space, economic development, and more. HCA tenants spoke passionately about preserving the town’s character while planning for growth that is inclusive, sustainable, and responsive to local needs.
Some of the topics raised were about improving crosswalks, wanting more public benches, wanting overnight parking, and of course, wanting to see more affordable housing!
The feedback collected during the focus group will directly inform the Comprehensive Plan—a roadmap that will guide major policy and investment decisions through 2035. Town staff emphasized that this is just one step in a broader process of community engagement, and more opportunities for public input are on the horizon.
Have you done the AmpUp survey yet? It’s easy to do online. You can learn more and complete the survey via the AmpUp website. |
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10 Sunnyside Ave – Update!
We didn’t mean to have Sunnyside be the project that cried construction! For a few months we have been noting that construction will start soon. It WILL start soon, but not as soon as we had thought!
There are many details that must happen to complete the closing on our many grants, loans, and tax credit investments that will cover the cost to build the project. Closing on those sources of funds gives us access to them so that we can start construction on this beautiful 43-unit Passive House certified affordable housing building!
We had a hiccup as we moved towards closing — these things happen in real estate — and it will be resolved soon. As soon as we have a more real timeline we will let you know. The eventual groundbreaking ceremony will be well earned! As soon as the dates are more clear we will also be in touch with neighbors and abutters of the site to keep them deeply informed during the construction process. |
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| NEED SOME HOUSING HELP?
Are you behind on the rent & not sure what to do?
Do you need to move, but can’t afford the cost of moving?
Have you found a new place, but don’t have the security deposit?
HCA’s Homelessness Prevention Program is here to help!
Find more details online
Or contact Renea today to learn more and apply:
Renea Duran, Social Service Manager:
RDuran@housingcorparlington.org 781-859-5294 x7 |
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