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08/25/2010CHP Recognized as a New River Valley Green Business: Christiansburg, Va. — Community Housing Partners (CHP), the Christiansburg-based Community Development Corporation, is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a New River Valley green business by go green NRV. More
08/02/2010CHP Welcomes New AmeriCorps VISTA Members: Christiansburg, VA – More than 10% of Virginians currently live below the poverty level, but thanks to the AmeriCorps VISTA program, Community Housing Partners (CHP), a local nonprofit community development corporation, will employ 8 individuals this summer to help families and individuals in disadvantaged circumstances across Virginia gain self sufficiency and economic stability. Although their duties will vary, all VISTA member efforts will support CHP’s goal to improve community stabilization efforts in Virginia by working with localities to identify and improve foreclosed or distressed properties. More
07/04/2010CHP Urges Families to Declare Their Financial Independence: Christiansburg, Virginia – This Independence Day, Community Housing Partners (CHP) urges local consumers to become financially ‘fit’ and declare their financial independence in 2010. In order to build a solid financial foundation for families and be better prepared for homeownership in the current market, CHP offers free financial education courses that teach area consumers better money management skills which will help decrease debt, increase resources, and make affordable homeownership more achievable. More
07/02/2010CHP Celebrates Community Vitality During Week of Service Projects & Festivities: For 8 straight years, Community Housing Partners (CHP) has organized and participated in National NeighborWorks Week, week-long initiative that CHP and other NeighborWorks organizations across the country participate in to bring about neighborhood change and awareness through local community improvement and celebration projects. . More
06/28/2010Department of Energy Awards CHP $1 Million for Weatherization Training Center: Christiansburg, Va. – The U. More
06/21/2010CHP Recognizes June as National Homeownership Month: Christiansburg, Va. — Owning a home benefits individuals and families, but also gives vitality to America's cities and towns and creates that sense of community so many Americans dream of. More
06/09/2010CHP Celebrates Communities During National NeighborWorks Week: Christiansburg, Virginia – It may seem hard to believe, but National NeighborWorks Week is right around the corner!! What is NeighborWorks Week, you ask? It’s a week-long initiative that Community Housing Partners (CHP) and other NeighborWorks organizations across the country participate in to bring about neighborhood change and awareness through local communityimprovement, beautification, education, and appreciation projects. . More
06/02/2010CHP Listed on National Top 50 Affordable Housing Owner List: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) was recently ranked number 44 in a list of the nation’s top 50 affordable housing owners by Affordable Housing Finance magazine, as presented in the periodical’s April/May, 2010 issue. More
05/14/2010CHP Spruces Up Richmond Rental Property During Affordable Housing Awareness Week: Richmond, Virginia — Community Housing Partners (CHP) and several other local non-profit housing organizations recently partnered together to hold the third annualAffordable Housing Awareness Week in Richmond, Virginia. “The need for affordable housing in the Richmond Metropolitan area is an issue of growing importance, as it affects the health and economic well-being of communities and people across the region,” said CHP Executive Vice President & COO Orlando Artze. More
05/04/2010CHP Granted $350,000 Low-Interest Loan from Bon Secours Health System: Christiansburg, Va. — Today Community Housing Partners (CHP), a non-profit Community Development Corporation based in Christiansburg, announced that it has received a low-interest $350,000 loan from Bon Secours Health System, Inc. More
04/26/2010NRCERT Receives $450,000 from Columbia Gas of Virginia for Energy Auditor Training: Christiansburg, Va. –Community Housing Partners (CHP) announced today that it has been awarded a three-year $450,000 grant from Columbia Gas of Virginia to be dedicated to the New River Center for Energy Research and Training (NRCERT) Energy Auditor training program. More
04/19/2010CHP Recognized by EarthCraft Virginia for Sustainable, Multifamily Housing Development: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) is pleased to announce that it recently received the 2009 Multifamily Developer of the Year Award from EarthCraft Virginia for demonstrating the largest commitment to sustainable, green multifamily housing across the state. More
04/12/2010Low Income Housing Tax Credits Awarded to 3 CHP Communities: Christiansburg, Va. — Community Housing Partners (CHP) is proud to announce that it has received Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) awards for the following CHPowned and managed rental communities:Dolly Ann Apartments - Covington, Virginia: 108 unitsOld Farm Village - Christiansburg, Virginia: 84 unitsFriendship Village - Virginia Beach, Virginia: 110 units. More
03/24/2010CHP is Recipient of the 2010 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing: Christiansburg, Va. – The U. More
03/17/2010CHP Receives $802,000 from NeighborWorks America: Christiansburg, Va. — Today Community Housing Partners (CHP), a member of the national NeighborWorks® network, announced that it received $802,000 in flexible grants from NeighborWorks® America, which will support CHP’s affordable housing andcommunity development activities, at a time when communities need investment most. More
03/01/2010CHP to Participate in Richmond's Affordable Housing Awareness Week: Richmond, Virginia — During the week of April 18 - 24, Community Housing Partners (CHP) and several other local non-profit housing organizations are partnering together to hold the third annual Affordable Housing Awareness Week. . More
02/26/2010How to Save Money on Electric Bills: Christiansburg, Va. -- Wondering how to save money on electricity expenses? Seeking to save money on home heating costs? Or looking for ways to cut expenses associated with home utilities? There are a few simple steps that every resident can take to save money at home, reducing utility costs and cut other home expenses by up to hundreds of dollars every year. More
02/12/2010CHP Receives 2010 EnergyValue Housing Award: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners is excited to announce that it was awarded a 2010 Silver EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA) in the Affordable Home/Cold Climate category from the NAHB Research Center, a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), on January 18 at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. More
01/27/2010CHP Bids Farewell to Board Chair Ted Koebel and Welcomes Jane Henderson to Position: Christiansburg, Va. -- After 16 years of dedicated service on Community Housing Partners’ Board of Directors, fourteen of them as its Chairman, C. More
01/20/2010CHP Part of Regional Partnership to Receive $3.8 Million in Green Jobs Training: Christiansburg, Va. -- Community Housing Partners (CHP) announced today that it has been awarded $3,865,480 in green job training money from the U. More
12/14/2009Weatherization Crew Members Attend a White House News Conference: Christiansburg, Va. - Eight weatherization crew members recently received an unexpected invitation from the White House, asking those CHP employees who had been hired as a direct result of federal stimulus money to attend a press conference held by Vice President Joe Biden. More
11/02/2009CHP Finalist in 2010 EnergyValue Housing Awards Competition: October 30, 2009 – The NAHB Research Center has announced that 20 builders from 15 states have been selected to receive the 2010 EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA), the nation’s preeminent energy efficiency award honoring builders who voluntarily incorporate energy efficiency into all aspects of new home construction. . More
10/05/2009CHP's Property Management Portfolio Expands into Kentucky: Christiansburg, Va. — Community Housing Partners (CHP), a non-profit affordable housing developer, surpassed the 5,000-unit mark in their multi-state rental property portfolio when they assumed management of 8 Kentucky properties last week. More
09/16/2009CHP Announces Sponsorship of AmeriCorps VISTA Program: Christiansburg, VA – Thanks to the one of the largest AmeriCorps VISTA programs to date, southwestern Virginia has just received a welcome infusion of young energy and talent who will work to create environmentally-responsible and economically-viable housing opportunities in the region. . More
09/15/2009CHP Receives $75,492 Grant from NeighborWorks America: Christiansburg, Va. — Today Community Housing Partners (CHP), a member of the national NeighborWorks® network, announced that it received $75,492 in flexible grants from NeighborWorks® America, bringing CHP’s total for the year to $445,742. More
11/09/2007CHP Recipient of National Home Depot Foundation Award: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) announced today that it won first place in a national competition for designing and constructing the Roanoke-Lee Street Project in Blacksburg, VA. More
10/23/2007Stephens City Townhomes Dedication: Stephens City, Va. - Powerful wind gusts and gray skies could not keep potential home buyers or Congressional staff members away from the dedication of six new condominiums designed and built by CHP in Stephens City, Virginia. More
08/30/2007Blacksburg Honored for Website and Affordable Housing: Blacksburg, Va. - This October, the Virginia Municipal League will honor the Town of Blacksburg with two achievement awards at its statewide conference. More
08/27/2007CHP Featured in Housing Assistance Council's Rural Voices Publication: Christiansburg, Va. - Community Housing Partners (CHP) was recently featured in the Housing Assistance Council's summer 2007 publication of Rural Voices, a magazine covering rural housing and development issues. More
08/16/2007Town of Davidson Approves Grant Allowing CHP to Purchase Oakhill Apartments: Davidson, NC - The Town of Davidson approved a grant that would allow Community Housing Partners (CHP) to purchase Oakhill apartments and maintain the 72-units as affordable housing. "We are pretty excited to save the units of affordable housing," Town Manager Leamon Brice said during the town board meeting. More
08/09/2007Lowe's Heroes Replace Fencing at Horse Facility at Tekoa's Girls' Campus: Pilot, Va. – On Tuesday, August 7, Christiansburg Lowe’s employees took their home improvement skills on the road as they helped improve the safety of the horse facility at Tekoa, an at-risk youth residential treatment center in Floyd, Va. More
08/02/2007CHP Receives $275,000 in Flexible Second Round Grant Funds: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP), a member of the national NeighborWorks network, is receiving $275,000 in flexible grants – a much-needed affordable housing boost from NeighborWorks® America. More
07/28/2007Town of Blacksburg, CHP Celebrate New Neighborhood Park: Blacksburg, Virginia—On July 28, the Town of Blacksburg and Community Housing Partners (CHP) hosted a dedication ceremony to celebrate Page Park, one of the town’s newest neighborhood parks located on Prospect Street beside Dayspring Christian Academy. Mayor Ron Rordam, members of the Page family, and Town of Blacksburg and CHP representatives will join with Roanoke and Lee Street neighbors to celebrate the completion of this park. More
06/22/2007CHP Resident Services Receives $15,000 Bank of America Grant: Richmond, Va. - Investing in the future success of our residents has always been at the core of Community Housing Partners' (CHP) mission. More
06/21/2007CHP Architect Colin Arnold Receives Virginia Housing Coalition Award: Richmond, Va. - On June 21, the Virginia Housing Coalition (VHC) honored Colin Arnold, Community Housing Partners' (CHP) Architect with a 2007 Housing Leadership Award for Designer/Architect. More
05/01/2007Local Non-profit Receives Two State Honors for Environmental Leadership: Christiansburg, Virginia – Coming off the heels of a national 2007 Energy Star® Partner of the Year award, Community Housing Partners (CHP) recently received two state honors for environmental leadership and sustainable building On May 3, the Virginia Conservation Network (VCN) honored five individuals and organizations from government, corporate, non-profit and community sectors within the Commonwealth who have set themselves apart as leaders in conservation and sustainability at the Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond. CHP President and CEO Janaka Casper and Architect Colin Arnold accepted a 2007 Conservation Award for Non-profit Leadership in Green Building and Sustainability. More
05/01/2007Community Housing Partners Receives $13,500 Expendable Grant Award from Wachovia Foundation: Christiansburg, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) announced today that it received a $13,500 grant from Wachovia Foundation to increase its efforts in the community to promote long-term, stable homeownership through quality homebuyer education and counseling. More
04/28/2007Community Housing Partners Participates in First New River Valley Green Home Tour and Seminar: Blacksburg, Va. – The first of its kind in southwest Virginia, Community Housing Partners (CHP) joined local businesses and non-profits to create the New River Valley Green Home Tour and Seminar on April 28. More
04/28/2007Community Housing Partners Residents and Staff Join with Virginia Tech Students to Plant Living Memorials: Blacksburg, Va. – On April 28, Virginia Tech students planted maroon and orange Hokie flower gardens throughout the New River Valley as a living memorial to Virginia Tech’s students and faculty whose lives were lost on April 16. More
04/26/2007CHP's Energy Services Receives Recognition from Local Community Action Agency for Weatherization Work: Williamsburg, Va. – In celebration of 39 years of service, the Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency (W-JCC Community Action Agency) honored individuals and organizations that have strengthened and enhanced the agency by contributing time, energy and resources. More
04/20/2007CHP Breaks Ground on Boodry Place, First Kentucky Multi-family Project: Morehead, KY – With partners Frontier Housing and the City of Morehead, Community Housing Partners (CHP) broke ground on CHP’s first multi-family property located in Kentucky. Named in honor of Glenn Boodry, a Frontier Housing Board member for 15 years, Boodry Place is a 32-unit multi-generational community for elderly households and families with special needs who are below 50% of the area median income. More
04/20/2007Community Housing Partners Completes Straw Bale House for SLEC: Floyd, Va. – Community Housing Partners (CHP) Energy Services staff pitched in to help build a house made of straw. More
04/18/2007CHP Receives 2007 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing: Christiansburg, Va. - The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Community Housing Partners (CHP) a 2007 ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing in recognition of its efforts to provide energy-efficient housing for low-income residents. More
03/19/2007CHP Named One of NeighborWorks America's Top Ten Producers for 2006: Christiansburg, Virginia – With a national network of more than 240 community-based organizations in 50 states, NeighborWorks® America (NW) has announced their top ten producers for 2006 in the areas of direct investment, homeownership units, rehab units for existing owners, multi-family units, owned or managed units, and programmatic units. Community Housing Partners (CHP) was named as a top producer in four separate categories. More
03/01/2007CHP Provides Weatherization Assistance to Senior Citizens in Arlington, Va.: Arlington, Va. – For Josephine Chapelle, her home and neighborhood on South Monroe Street is like a photo album of her life in Arlington, Va. More
01/01/2007CHPC Staff Participate in First National Community Development Conference in New Orleans Since 2005 Hurricanes: New Orleans, Louisiana - Nine Community Housing Partners (CHPC) staff and board members were working hard in the Big Easy by participating in training and volunteer opportunities at the NeighborWorks® Training Institute held Dec. 11-15 in New Orleans. More
01/01/2007CHPC Purchases First Conventional Property in North Carolina: Christiansburg, Virginia – The close of 2006 marked two important firsts in Community Housing Partners’ (CHPC) history: the purchase of its first conventional property, and its first property in North Carolina. Completed on Dec. More