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Housing Resources Group, Building Changes, and Sound Mental Health partner to open a new supportive housing project for extremely low income individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Seattle, WA – October
21, 2008 – Housing Resources Group (HRG), Building Changes, and Sound
Mental Health are proud to announce the opening of a new supportive
housing community that will provide 18 permanent studio apartments for
extremely low income individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Kenyon House is
located in the 3900 block of S. Kenyon Street, just off Martin Luther
King Jr. Way, less than ¼ mile from the new Othello Station light rail
stop. Kenyon House is LEED Platinum for Homes Certified, the highest
accreditation possible for environmental efficiency by the U.S. Green
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Housing Resources Group Chosen “Greenest Company” in Nonprofit Sector by Washington CEO Magazine |
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SEATTLE, WA – May 22, 2008 – Housing Resources Group (HRG) was chosen
as the greenest non-profit by Washington CEO Magazine in their first
annual “Green Washington Awards”. “Affordable housing near jobs and
public transit is by definition one of the most effective
environmentally sustainable measures we can provide for our
communities. It means fewer cars on the road, which leads to cleaner
air. It allows parents more time at home with their children, which
leads to healthier communities,” Sarah Lewontin, Executive Director,
remarked as she accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Housing Resources Group has been on the forefront of environmentally sustainable building and business practices for many years. The most recent example is HRG’s Stone Way Apartments project in Wallingford. Stone Way is slated to be one of the first LEED® Silver Certified affordable housing projects in Washington State. Highlights of sustainable measures at Stone Way include: diversion from landfills of 98% of construction waste; use of low VOC paint, sealants, and carpet; installation of vertical continuous ventilation; and abundant access to daylight and views throughout the building. Roof-mounted solar panels generate the power used to light common areas. As an additional benefit to the residents, HRG has designated Stone Way as a non-smoking building. Stone Way Apartments improves Seattle’s overall sustainability by making effective use of a former brownfield site, and by creating compatible increased housing density in an urban neighborhood. HRG has a commitment to “green” business practices as well. HRG exclusively uses EPA approved “green” cleaning chemicals, and ensure cleaning methods at 27 apartment building locations are environmentally safe for workers and building residents. HRG is implementing a program to educate residents about the benefits of using these cleaning products, making them available at no cost for use in apartments at some locations. New HRG residents are provided with durable Green Seal approved welcome bags full of environmentally friendly household products. “This award is an amazing way to acknowledge the work that our entire team has done to help our organization minimize the impact we have on our environment,” said Ms. Lewontin of the Washington CEO Award. The awards celebrated environmental innovation in 12 business sectors. Other winners included: REI, Seattle University, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Turner Construction, Sleeping Lady Retreat, Entellium, Seattle Mariners, Shorebank Pacific, The City of Bellingham, Nucor Steel Seattle, and Mithun Architects. |
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Housing Resources Group and Out and Equal Partner to Clean up Cascade Court |
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Seattle, WA – March 16, 2008 – Housing Resources Group (HRG) and Out &
Equal Seattle partnered on April 5, 2008 to improve the environment at
Cascade Court, an HRG apartment community at 1201 Summit Avenue in
Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. As organizations whose focus is on
building and fostering community, HRG and Out & Equal brought together
30 volunteers to improve the landscaping and refresh the paint at one
of HRG’s largest and most diverse complexes. The organizations ranged
from Starbucks to Microsoft, Deloitte, King County Public Health, and
Macy’s. In four short hours, volunteers painted an entire floor, and
laid beauty bark and new soil throughout the site.
“It is a true honor and privilege to work with Out and Equal on this project. Because of these volunteers’ time and effort, HRG is saving literally thousands of dollars that we can, in turn, use to better the lives of working people in Seattle.” Sarah Rick Lewontin, Executive Director of HRG stated. HRG and Out and Equal would like to especially thank the donors who generously donated food for the volunteers. Those companies include: Domino’s Pizza, City Market, Noah’s Bagels, and Seattle’s Best Coffee. HRG is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing excellent affordable housing in King County. Established in 1980, HRG manages more than 1,600 apartments and serves people living on incomes ranging from 0 to 80% of the King County median, including working people, seniors, and people with special needs including people with disabilities and families transitioning out of homelessness. Cascade Court is one of 27 properties that HRG operates in King County. Among its current efforts, Housing Resources Group has partnered with the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle to redevelop the historic Colman School in Seattle’s Central neighborhood into 36 affordable apartments for low income individuals and small families and the 22,000 square foot Northwest African American Museum. Housing Resources Group provided project management services and financial expertise for the residential portion of the project and oversaw the renovation of the school. Additionally, Housing Resources Group is managing the apartments on behalf of the Urban League. Out & Equal Seattle is an LGBT organization dedicated to championing an inclusive environment for all Northwest companies by fostering cross-company communication, providing personal and professional networking and development opportunities, creating community involvement opportunities, sharing best practices, and celebrating our diversity while benefiting our companies, communities, and families. |
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