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Honoring Veterans and Building Supportive Communities Together At any given moment, fewer than one percent of Americans are serving on active duty in the U.S. military. That small fraction represents men and women who voluntarily put their lives on hold—and often in harm’s way—to protect our freedoms. As we approach Veterans Day, we pause to honor not only those currently

Maintenance Apprenticeship Program: Hector’s Journey of Growth and Career Success Before joining WinnCompanies, Hector Moreta was manufacturing pipes at a pipe fitting company. Skilled in carpentry but seeking a path toward long-term growth, Hector came across the Maintenance Apprenticeship Program through WinnCompanies’ Workforce Initiative Program with Connected Communities—and he knew he had found his next step. The program, part of

Diego’s story brings our youth impact data to life. But his journey is about more than just youth engagement—it’s about what happens when a family finds steady support, when housing meets real needs, and when one young leader grows up surrounded by people who believe in his potential. It’s a story of resilience, relationship, and the power of being seen—not

Building strong foundations today to empower tomorrow’s leaders. Across the communities we serve, young people are actively participating in programs that spark curiosity, strengthen confidence, and promote academic achievement. From afterschool clubs and mentorship groups to teen leadership opportunities and summer camps, these programs aren’t just meaningful—they’re transformative. In fact, 71% of youth in the communities we serve are currently

Acting on behalf of WinnCompanies, the Connected Communities Foundation (CCF) has coordinated successful applications that led to more than $60,000 in grant awards through the MassHousing Food and Nutrition Program, benefiting seven affordable housing communities owned by WinnCompanies in Massachusetts.

The Connected Communities Foundation (CCF), a Boston-based non-profit dedicated to advancing community-based programs for affordable housing residents, has promoted Katherine “Katie” Baker to serve as its Head of Operations.

For American families today, building assets is the strongest predictor of financial well-being and economic mobility. Assets — ranging from savings accounts to basic investments — cushion times of distress and provide the capital to move families forward in education, homeownership and small business development.

In 2019, a large affordable housing operator implemented a unique program meant to reduce evictions across its properties. Several years, one pandemic, and an economic downturn later, we check in to see how the landlord—and the tenants—are faring.

Alexa Washburn has been appointed chief development officer at National CORE, a nonprofit developer serving more than 25,000 residents.

WinnCompanies, a leading developer, owner, and manager of multifamily communities, has launched Connected Communities Foundation (CCF), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting opportunities and tracking outcomes for affordable housing residents across the country.