Volunteers of America National Services Selected as Developer for New Family Affordable Housing In DC at Historic Site Langston and Slater Schools.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. April 20, 2021
The District of Columbia’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development selected Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) as a member of the development team for a mixed income affordable residential housing project at the historic Langston & Slater Schools in Ward 5. The completed project will provide new rental and for-sale units.
VOANS, in partnership with like-minded, mission-driven nonprofits including, Douglas Community Land Trust, Habitat for Humanity, Volunteers of America Chesapeake, together with Minority Business Enterprise in CSG Urban will redevelop the schools at 43 P Street, NW, Washington DC. This unique collaboration will provide housing, historic preservation and community services in one of the City’s rapidly developing neighborhoods, Truxton Circle. The project, located at 33-45 P Street, NW, will produce approximately 55 new homes, consisting of townhomes and multifamily rental apartments for families at various levels of affordability. The Langston and Slater Schools were originally built in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s to educate African American children. They have not been used for their original purpose in over 25 years.
“VOANS is honored to develop its first project in the District of Columbia with such vital community partners. We are looking forward to working in partnership with the residents of this historic neighborhood to help revitalize this site by creating new affordable housing and the economic opportunities that go with it.” said Sharon Wilson Geno, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, Volunteers of American National Services.
About Volunteers of America National Services
VOANS, part of the Volunteers of America family of organizations, provides affordable housing and healthcare services in over 40 states in Puerto Rico. The organization employs over 3,100 professionals who provide high quality services and care to our clients. As one of the largest non-profit affordable housing owner/operators in the nation, the VOANS portfolio includes over 240 properties and 15,000 affordable housing units. VOANS also operates over 46 senior healthcare programs, including skilled nursing, assisted living, home health care, adult day and Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
For more information on VOANS, please visit our website at www.voans.org
About Volunteers of America
Volunteers of America, the parent organization of VOANS and Volunteers of America Chesapeake and the Carolinas, is a national, faith-based nonprofit dedicated to helping those in need live healthy, safe and productive lives. Since 1896, Volunteers of America supports and empowers America’s most vulnerable groups, including veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, at-risk youth, men and women returning from prison, homeless individuals and families, those recovering from addictions and many others. Through hundreds of human service programs, including the housing and health care services provided by VOANS, Volunteers of America helps 1.5 million people in over 400 communities. For more information, visit voa.org.
