NAHMA Educational Foundation
Save the Date for the Foundation Gala
The NAHMA Educational Foundation will celebrate its 30th anniversary and raise funds for its scholarship program during its annual Inspire Gala on Oct. 24 in Washington, D.C. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the yearly fundraising event, which finances scholarships for residents of affordable housing. Download the sponsorship form today.
The foundation returns to The Hamilton Live, 600 14th St. N.W., for the gala. The event features live entertainment from The Onyx Band, a sit-down dinner, and a live and silent auction consisting of the Drug-Free Kids Calendar posters, trips, jewelry, and other items. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Inspiration Award, which recognizes individuals or organizations for their longtime commitment to advancing educational opportunities for those working within the affordable housing industry and the residents they serve. The gala takes place as part of the NAHMA fall meeting activities in Washington, D.C. A separate ticket from the NAHMA October meeting registration is required to attend the fundraiser.
The annual benefit supports the scholarship fund for the NAHMA Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to furthering the educational opportunities of residents living at an Affordable Housing Management Association (AHMA) member property. There are sponsorship packages for every budget. The deadline to receive full sponsorship benefits is Oct. 4.
Visit NAHMAEDU.givesmart.com to donate, purchase event tickets, view auction items, and receive updates on the event. For more information, please contact Stefanie Lee at nahmaedfoundation@nahma.org.
For more details on the NAHMA Educational Foundation’s mission and opportunities to support its work, contact Brenda Moser at brenda.moser@nahma.org.
NAHMA Educational Foundation Awards Scholarships
The NAHMA Educational Foundation has selected 111 student residents to receive scholarships this year. Each scholarship is worth $3,500; the total scholarship money awarded for 2023 is $388,500. Additionally, $2,000 will be donated to the Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management at Virginia Tech for scholarships for students pursuing their bachelor’s degree in property management.
“We take immense pride in the NAHMA Education Foundation’s ability to grant scholarship awards to students enrolled in a variety of community colleges, universities, and trade/technical schools across the nation,” said Dr. Alicia Stoermer Clark, chairperson of the NAHMA Education Foundation. “Our recipients encompass accomplished students with diverse academic pursuits, ranging from accounting to veterinary science. Through the unwavering dedication and support of our donors and sponsors, we’ve been able to extend impactful financial awards to this year’s NAHMA scholars. The NAHMA Education Foundation has been fortunate to sustain our scholarship offerings annually since 2006, thanks to the ongoing and generous contributions of our dedicated supporters.”
The NAHMA Educational Foundation is pleased to have created this legacy supporting resident academic achievement for the betterment of communities nationwide.
This year’s class of NAHMA scholars comes from 18 different states and represents 11 regional Affordable Housing Management Associations (AHMAs). To read the complete list of the scholars, click on the link: NAHMA Educational Foundation Awards Scholarships. The 2023 scholars, including their community, management company, school, grade, and major, are listed according to their AHMA.
For additional information about the NAHMA Scholarship Program, please contact Dr. Bruce W. Johnson at bjohnson@tmo.com.
NAHMA Foundation Brochure 2019
The NAHMA Educational Foundation is organized and operated exclusively as a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Founded in October 1994, the NAHMA Educational Foundation works in tandem with its sister organization, the 501(c)(6) National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).
The mission of the NAHMA Educational Foundation is to assist residents of federally subsidized housing as they strive to enhance their lives, job opportunities and children’s futures. Its mission is also to enhance the livability and standing of communities managed by NAHMA member companies nationwide.
The objectives of the NAHMA Educational Foundation are:
- To engage in activities to make scholarships possible for students living in low-income housing
- To conduct a yearly poster art contest that allows children, seniors and adults with special needs living in affordable multifamily housing to submit artwork with a drug-free theme; every year the original artwork is auctioned off, and all profits fund further scholarships through the foundation
Over the past few years, the NAHMA Educational Foundation has seen continued, steady growth in fundraising efforts to provide scholarships to residents of affordable housing communities. The foundation accepts tax-deductible contributions at any time during the year. For more information, contact Brenda Moser at the NAHMA Educational Foundation at 703-683-8630, ext. 114.
