HDC MidAtlantic is proud to share its 2025 Impact Report, a reflection of the collective efforts of our residents, partners, staff, and supporters who make this work possible each day.
This year’s report highlights the meaningful progress we are making across our organization—from expanding access to safe, welcoming affordable housing to strengthening resident services that support stability, growth, and opportunity. In 2025, we served more than 4,800 residents across 67 communities, advanced a pipeline of 830+ affordable housing units, and generated $231 million in economic impact.
At the same time, our resident-centered approach continues to deliver real results: 39 evictions prevented, a less than 1% eviction rate, and more than $616,000 in cost savings to residents, alongside 365 food distribution events that supported stability and well-being.
This work is made possible through the power of partnership and philanthropy, with more than $3.4 million in investment fueling our ability to respond, adapt, and lead in a rapidly changing environment.
As you explore the report, we invite you to see the stories behind the numbers—and the people at the heart of our work.
Together, we are building hope, creating opportunity, and shaping communities where all can thrive.
Finding a place to live that meets one’s basic needs and budget can feel like a never-ending challenge. The complexity of lower-income families and individuals extend far beyond simply finding a safe, affordable, and welcoming place to call home. At HDC, we are committed to being an ally in speaking to issues, programs, and policies that improve quality of life of our residents. Issues that we know are important to our residents include:
Every voice matters. At HDC, we are committed to raising up resident voices and opening doors so that residents can actively participate in the democratic process, speak out on issues important to them and their communities, and communicate how policies affect their everyday lives. We believe it is important to make the time and space to listen, and to support resident leaders in effectively using their voices. We support resident advocacy opportunities through our Resident Academy of Leadership & Inspiration, Voter Registration Drives, and holding constituent meetings and tours with elected officials.
We know we can’t solve the affordable housing challenge alone. We need champions to help change the conversation around what home means and why it matters. We are committed to educating elected officials to understand the needs and challenges of their constituents. We are here to provide solutions that work and offer affordable housing expertise that demonstrates the impact policy decisions have on lower-income families, seniors and those with disabilities. We work closely with and participate in alliances and coalitions to educate and advance shared policy priorities. Our advocacy partners include:
Wendy Smith serves as the Vice President of Property Management, responsible for the overall strategic direction for HDC’s management portfolio and the organization’s largest staff team. Previously, Wendy served as Asset and Operations Manager for a leading real estate firm based in New York City which owned over 11,000 affordable homes. Since 2008, Wendy has held roles in regional level operations for commercial and for-profit housing agencies. Wendy holds a degree in International Studies.
Allentown, PA
Fredericksburg, PA
Lancaster, PA
