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MSHDA board approves financing for development on Washington St. in Ypsilanti
The Board of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority approved financing for Avalon Housing’s project at 206 N. Washington St. in Ypsilanti at its meeting on June 20, 2024. The board approved a bond-financed construction loan of nearly $5.8 million, and two...
Meet Leroy Davis, Avalon’s Newest Board Member
What's up y'all, my name is Leroy Davis. I'm a New Yorker forever (at heart). While there since at least 10 years old, I've always been a part of helping the community or school or many things of that nature. So (being on the Avalon) board was almost...
Kickoff event for EV carshare service at Carrot Way set for May 30
A new electric vehicle carshare service is now located at Avalon Housing's Carrot Way community in Ann Arbor. The service is operated by Mobility Development, and is available to residents of Avalon's apartments and the general public. Avalon and partners in the...
Avalon, Ann Arbor Housing Commission break ground on Dunbar Tower
The Ann Arbor Housing Commission and Avalon Housing broke ground on a Dunbar Tower, a six-story, 63-unit development at 121 E. Catherine Street in Ann Arbor in April 2024. The development will expand supportive, affordable housing, while recognizing the history of the...
Avalon Welcomes Aaron Cooper, Affordable Housing Leader with Record of Success Across the Midwest, As New Executive Director
Washtenaw County’s leading provider of affordable, supportive housing starts a new chapter with a new leader while honoring the legacy of a long-time executive director. Avalon Housing is excited to welcome Aaron Cooper, a seasoned and respected leader with 17 years...
Avalon’s Hilltop View Apartments receives Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award
Twenty ninth Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award recognizes best in affordable housing Last week the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition announced that Hilltop View Apartments in Dexter, Mich., is a 2023 recipient of the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit...
Aubrey Patiño receives 2023 Excellence in Homeless Services Award
Avalon was grateful to be part of this year's Michigan Summit on Ending Homelessness. We are also thrilled to announce that Aubrey Patiño was awarded the 2023 Excellence in Homeless Services Award! This award honors nominees who, like Aubrey, engage the community to...
Avalon’s annual Home for Good fundraiser is October 18, 2023
Ann Arbor, MI – Avalon Housing, Washtenaw County’s leading provider of affordable, supportive housing, will host its annual fundraiser, Home for Good, on Wednesday October 18, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor. This year’s...