True Ground Housing Partners

True Ground Housing Partners Founded in 1989, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) is a nonprofit affordable housing developer. We focus on both places and people.

True Ground is a nonprofit affordable housing developer, enabling diverse families to imagine hopeful futures, even in one of the nation’s highest cost markets. We are deeply committed to Arlington and, after 30 years, have expanded our impact to our neighboring communities across the DC metro region. We believe safe, affordable housing provides an essential platform for hard-working, low-income f

amilies and individuals to achieve stability, pursue their personal goals, and enhance their quality of life. We live each day by our values:

Excellence - APAH achieves excellence through competence, drive and resourcefulness, and through advocacy and sharing our expertise. Integrity - APAH embraces honesty, transparency and trust. Collaboration - APAH demonstrates partnership, teamwork and wise stewardship of public resources. Innovation - APAH exhibits smart and capable leadership, vision, creativity and courage. Compassion - APAH brings commitment, caring, and purpose to all that we do. Impact - APAH is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our residents and within our community. Racial Equity - APAH acknowledges the specific impact that structural racism has had on the housing industry and strives to approach our work with an anti-racist lens. Our Board adopted an Equity Statement in June, 2021.

🏗️ We're reaching new heights at The Sweeney! This week, we celebrated the topping off of The Sweeney, a major milestone...
09/04/2026

🏗️ We're reaching new heights at The Sweeney! This week, we celebrated the topping off of The Sweeney, a major milestone for the new 432 unit property in National Landing. Every beam raised brings us one step closer to creating a community where more individuals and families have a foundation to thrive.

Thank you to our partners, supporters, GC CBG Building Company and the entire team for helping make this vision a reality.

📅 August is Make-A-Will Month, a reminder that the values we hold today can shape the future for generations to come. By...
08/27/2026

📅 August is Make-A-Will Month, a reminder that the values we hold today can shape the future for generations to come. By including True Ground in your estate plans, you can create a lasting legacy that helps ensure families have access to safe, affordable homes for years to come. Learn more about joining our Legacy Society: https://ow.ly/7jpQ50ZEVtM

Explore how you can make a lasting impact with your legacy through wills and estate gifts to True Ground. Learn how planned giving supports affordable housing and empowers communities, ensuring a brighter future for all.

School success starts with being prepared 🎒 Last week, Ready to Learn and our Back-to-School Bashes helped students acro...
08/26/2026

School success starts with being prepared 🎒 Last week, Ready to Learn and our Back-to-School Bashes helped students across True Ground communities head back to the classroom with backpacks, school supplies, and the confidence to start the year strong. Special thanks to our partners, volunteers, and supporters, including Capital One, who made this program possible! Here's to a great year of learning ahead! 📚

We're honored to announce a $1.5 million investment from Vivmark Residential to support and strengthen resident services...
08/25/2026

We're honored to announce a $1.5 million investment from Vivmark Residential to support and strengthen resident services across True Ground communities. This partnership recognizes the critical role resident services play in helping families achieve stability, opportunity, and long-term success.

We are grateful to Vivmark Residential for their leadership and shared commitment to expanding opportunity through affordable housing. Thank you! Read the full announcement: https://ow.ly/6JGX50ZFmSx

The philanthropic investment will support True Ground’s growing resident services, the element of affordable housing that strengthens resident outcomes and community wellbeing. New research shows resident services have a positive impact on rent arrears and 26% higher net operating income in commun...

Thank you to Governor Abigail Spanberger for visiting Wholey Legacy Homes and joining a thoughtful conversation about ho...
08/20/2026

Thank you to Governor Abigail Spanberger for visiting Wholey Legacy Homes and joining a thoughtful conversation about housing affordability in Northern Virginia and across the Commonwealth. We were honored to welcome partners including Virginia Housing, Senator Barbara Favola, Arlington County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti, and so many others committed to expanding opportunity through affordable housing. We are grateful for the collaboration and shared commitment that make communities like Wholey Legacy Homes possible 🏠
Read more 👉https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/august-releases/name-1122439-en.html

⚖️ Meet Mackenzie, a Parc Rosslyn resident, Georgetown Law student, and aspiring public servant who turned her lived exp...
08/14/2026

⚖️ Meet Mackenzie, a Parc Rosslyn resident, Georgetown Law student, and aspiring public servant who turned her lived experience into research exploring mixed-income housing, public policy, and community impact.

Her story is a powerful reminder that the people who call our communities home bring valuable perspectives, leadership, and ideas that advance housing solutions for everyone.

Read her story 👉 https://ow.ly/cK2R50ZqTPM

Neighbors play an important role in shaping stronger communities, and Mackenzie is a powerful example of that impact. As a resident of True Ground’s Parc Rosslyn community, a law student, and someone with experience in affordable housing, she brings a unique perspective to the challenges and oppor...

We’re honored to announce that True Ground’s Philanthropy and Communications team, alongside our partners at Make a Scen...
08/11/2026

We’re honored to announce that True Ground’s Philanthropy and Communications team, alongside our partners at Make a Scene Media, has received Bronze Telly Awards in the Social Impact and Nonprofit categories for our 2025 Celebrate Home video.

The Telly Awards celebrate excellence in video and television across all screens, and this recognition reflects the power of thoughtful storytelling to connect people to mission, community, and home.

🏆 Learn more: https://www.tellyawards.com/winners/2026/social-video/general-social-impact

This week, True Ground President & CEO Carmen Romero participated in a panel at the 2026 Housing Supply Accelerator Summ...
08/06/2026

This week, True Ground President & CEO Carmen Romero participated in a panel at the 2026 Housing Supply Accelerator Summit, hosted by the National League of Cities and the American Planning Association. The summit convened housing leaders, planners, developers, federal partners, and local officials to explore collaborative solutions for expanding housing nationwide.

Special thanks to Kimberly Driggins, CEO of Washington Housing Conservancy and KellyAnn Kirkpatrick, Grants and Partnerships Lead at Amazon Housing Fund. We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to important conversations and share True Ground’s perspective on building stronger, more inclusive communities 🏠

Affordable housing communities don't begin when construction starts. They begin with a vision, years of planning, partne...
08/04/2026

Affordable housing communities don't begin when construction starts. They begin with a vision, years of planning, partnership, problem-solving, and persistence. This article from True Ground's Charles Sims explores the often unseen work behind real estate development and the many people, decisions, and collaborations required to turn possibility into place. It's a powerful reminder that every home starts long before the first shovel hits the ground.

📖 Read more: https://simsc.substack.com/p/from-idea-to-occupancy-the-real-estate?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3201651&post_id=209297825&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=4vm5yx&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

How developers turn an idea into the built environment

Special thanks to MOYA Design Partners and DMV WAHN (Women's Affordable Housing Network), who convened women architects,...
07/29/2026

Special thanks to MOYA Design Partners and DMV WAHN (Women's Affordable Housing Network), who convened women architects, developers, and industry leaders for an event dedicated to innovation, leadership, and the future of affordable housing in the DMV region. Senior Project Manager at True Ground, Joanna Shin, shared insight into the design process and how our communities come to life. Watch the video 📽️

On June 10, 2026, MOYA Design Partners and DMV WAHN (Women's Afford...

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4318 N. Carlin Springs Road
Arlington, VA
22203

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