EIN: 51-0155779
Mission Statement
At Wesley Housing, we build up the lives of our most vulnerable community members by creating and operating healthy, inclusive, stable, affordable housing communities and providing supportive resident services.
Program Summary
Beyond building/preserving permanent housing options for low- and moderate-income persons across metro Washington, DC, we strive for our housing to be a foundation to thrive. We do this by offering free support services/education to every resident to guide them on their paths to self-sufficiency. As such, our core lines of business are real estate development, asset management, property management, and resident services.
Through our Housing Stability Initiative (HSI), the basis of our resident services programming, Wesley Housing provides supportive services to all 3,800+ residents on-site in their communities, including 380 households in Arlington. The Initiative operates on the basis that housing is the foundation vulnerable families need to thrive, and once stabilized, families can build up other aspects of their lives. As such, in addition to eviction prevention support, the HSI also provides workforce development opportunities, health/wellness offerings, and material assistance.
Impact Statement
Since inception, Wesley Housing’s work has impacted more than 25,000 lives by developing or acquiring 2,900 units across 37 properties throughout the DMV.
Today, we own 31 communities in the region, including multi-family apartments and communities for older adults/individuals with disabilities/chronic disease. Five of these communities are located in Arlington County and are home to 880 residents, 87% of which are BIPOC and earn $38,249/ year on average for a household of two (less than 32% of the area median income, HUD 2023).
At the same time, we are still rapidly expanding. Our Real Estate team has more than 700 affordable units in its development pipeline to be produced by 2027, including new construction and renovations.
The impact we make each year is measured by the success of our residents. Notably in 2023, we prevented 246 evictions, helping struggling families find payment solutions totaling more than $1M; provided supplemental groceries to nearly 1,100 families; helped 97 improve job skills; and opened access to preventative healthcare for 400 residents.
Learn more about our impact in our most recent annual report.
What ways can the public get involved?
Wesley Housing welcomes support of our major giving campaigns throughout the year including the Housing Stability Initiative (year-round), QUEST Summer Youth Enrichment Program (April/May), Supplies for Success (July/Aug), and Holiday Help (Nov-Dec).
In addition, volunteers serve in many capacities including youth and adult education assistants and tutors; translators; holiday helpers (gift wrappers, sorters, delivery drivers); school supplies donation sorters and delivery drivers; food pantry assistants; youth summer camp chaperones; and more.
How are charitable dollars spent? Where does my donation go?
Donations help strengthen our award-winning Housing Stability Initiative (HSI) by allowing us to adequately scale our resident services to our growing portfolio. This year marks Wesley Housing’s fiftieth year of operation, and we now serve a record number of residents (over 3,800). Funding will help ensure each of these community members have access to the support they need to thrive.
Information provided March 2024