When you become a resident with HDC, it is not just about signing a lease. It is about being part of a safe, welcoming community that you can call home, where you can experience joy, feel hopeful about the future, and build a sense of community with your neighbors.
“We can kind of rely on each other if we ever need anything.”
“When I came here to check out the apartment, I just sort of fell in love with it. I really could not have asked for a better apartment. It has everything I need… for me as a person it means so much to be able to come home and feel comfortable in my home.”
Residents enjoy a range of amenities, such as community rooms available for activities and events, playgrounds, onsite laundry facilities, or off-street parking, that provide the kind of home we think every household deserves—friendly, safe, inviting, and well-maintained. While each HDC community is unique, all residents have access to 24/7 on-call maintenance, dedicated professional management staff, and resident services.
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.
Allentown, PA
Fredericksburg, PA
Lancaster, PA
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:
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.
