RPJ Housing Issues Annual Stewardship Report

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- RPJ Housing, an Arlington-based non-profit 501(c)(3) provider of affordable housing, including group homes and permanent supportive housing for those in need, has released its annual stewardship report. The report outlines specific steps the organization has taken to enhance its service delivery, ensure sustainability, and operate in accordance with the highest ethical standards.

Among the accomplishments highlighted in the report:

• Having Director of Property Management Melissa Simmons named "property manager of the year" by the Virginia Community Development Corporation at the Governor's Housing Conference.
• Strong financial performance, with current year financial results expected to surpass budget projections.
• Enhanced service delivery, including launch of a resident advisory council, ongoing surveys of resident satisfaction, and an annual resident satisfaction survey.
• Expanded resident services, including rent and food assistance to those in need, and a Spanish-language program.
• A continued emphasis on employee training and development, including providing EEO/diversity training, ethics training, communication skills, and best practices in landlord tenant relations.

"It is my great privilege and honor to work with our dedicated team of professionals," states executive director Eric Bonetti. "Thanks to their commitment and hard work, RPJ Housing continues to fulfill its mission of serving those in need, with an emphasis on serving those with disabilities."

Copies of the report are available online at www.rpjhousing.org.

About RPJ Housing

RPJ Housing was founded in 1978 by the Rev. Robert Pierre Johnson, a Presbyterian minister who was committed to serving the community.

A 501 (c)(3) non‐profit organization, RPJ Housing today continues its original mission of developing and preserving affordable housing for limited income individuals and families in the Northern Virginia area. RPJ Housing offers a continuum of affordable housing opportunities including:

• Multifamily rental housing.
• Transitional housing.
• Supportive housing.
• Group homes for persons with serious disabilities.
• Affordable home ownership.

RPJ Housing has built, renovated, and managed over 2,900 affordable housing units. This includes developing 635 housing units, of which 254 were done in partnership.

SOURCE RPJ Housing