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Amy Albery, CEO, Shares Insights One Year Since Ownership Change

Wallick Welcomes Elizabeth Bluhm & Erin Shvetzoff Hennessey to Board of Directors

Wallick Communities is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Bluhm and Erin Shvetzoff Hennessey to our Board of Directors. In their new roles as Board Members and experts in the respective fields of affordable housing and senior living, Ms. Bluhm and Ms. Hennessey will advise the senior management team on organizational strategies to help the company meet […]

Wallick Communities Hires Derrick Young as Senior Vice President of Affordable Housing Operations

New Albany, OH – Wallick Communities is pleased to welcome Derrick Young as the Senior Vice President of Affordable Housing Operations, effective February 21.  Hailing from Oakland, California, Derrick brings a wealth of leadership experience in the affordable housing and senior living industries, with numerous areas of expertise, including mission-driven mentorship and people leadership, operations […]

Wallick’s Harvey Square Development Project Awarded $1.48 Million in Tax Credits

Wallick is thrilled to announce that Harvey Square, a new senior affordable housing project based in Hopkinsville, KY, has been awarded $1,482,000 in 9% housing tax credits from the Kentucky Housing Corporation.  Developed by Wallick, Harvey Square will serve residents ages 55 and over with incomes at or below 60% of the Area Median Income […]

Wallick’s Central Park Development Project Awarded $4.1 Million in Tax Credits

We are excited to share that Wallick’s Central Park project, a mixed-use development in Heath, OH, was one of 15 developments awarded $4.1 million from a highly competitive pool of state tax credits from Ohio’s Transformational Mixed-Use Development (TMUD) Program. Situated on 48 acres of agricultural land near Heath’s Indian Mound Mall, the first phase […]

Congressman Brad Wenstrup Visits Fenner Ridge Apartments

On Tuesday, Wallick was honored and grateful to welcome Congressman Brad Wenstrup to our newly opened Fenner Ridge Apartments community in his district of OH-02. Fenner Ridge is largely funded through low-income housing tax credits and serves as a beacon of hope for families across Southwest Ohio. Congressman Wenstrup is a lead sponsor of the […]

The Villages at Roll Hill Celebrates Greater Cincinnati Boys & Girls Club Groundbreaking

Wallick was excited to take part in the groundbreaking for The Villages at Roll Hill’s new Farmer Family Boys and Girls Club on Wednesday. This monumental project – seven years in the making – is set to bring about transformational change in the entire Roll Hill community. As our largest community, Roll Hill spans 80 […]

Wallick’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging Committee Hosts November Social

Last week, Wallick’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging Committee hosted a social event at our corporate office. This was the first of a series aimed at fostering community, bonding with fellow associates and promoting DEI+B. Associates from all communities were invited to enjoy learning about DEI+B, affinity groups and upcoming initiatives. We look forward to […]

Wallick Senior Living Residents at The Crescent Share Testimonials

“I thought ‘aha’ – here’s friendship, right here waiting for me!” – Marilyn, current resident at The Crescent Marilyn’s sentiment reflects the warm and welcoming atmosphere at The Crescent, where our residents aren’t just neighbors in a retirement community – they’re family. Every day brings new opportunities to embrace life to the fullest. Senior living […]

Wallick Celebrates Fenner Ridge Grand Opening

Last Wednesday, Wallick celebrated the grand opening of Fenner Ridge, our newest affordable housing community consisting of 56 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units serving families in Hillsboro, OH. Wallick is the manager, developer and owner of Fenner Ridge. Several notable guests shared remarks at the event, including: Alex Sharfetter, District Director, Office of Congressman Brad […]

Oakleaf Village of Sylvania Raises Funds for Alzheimer’s Association

This past Saturday, The Grove and Oakleaf Village of Sylvania raised the roof in support of the Alzheimer’s Association. Ongoing efforts throughout the year culminated at the Toledo Regional Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 14. Wallick associates and family members braved the cold and rainy weather to exceed our $2,000 fundraising goal. In total, The Grove […]

CEO Amy Albery Honored at Columbus Business First’s C-Suite Awards Reception

Last week, Wallick Communities CEO Amy Albery was recognized at Columbus Business First’s C-Suite Awards Reception. These awards acknowledge the most admired CEOs and top executives in Central Ohio, with winners selected through votes from fellow C-suite nominees. We are proud of Amy’s values-driven leadership and her commitment to investing in associates’ growth to create […]

The Ashford of Beavercreek, Wallick’s Newest Senior Living Community, Featured in Dayton Magazine

“The Ashford of Beavercreek compliments adjoining senior focused communities by offering assisted living and memory care services and completing the continuum of care, allowing the senior residents of Beavercreek and surrounding areas to stay close to home near family and friends.” – Matt Loges, Regional Executive Director, Wallick Senior Living Dayton Magazine recently featured The […]

Bryan Lenzo Honored in Columbus Business First’s HR Impact Awards

Yesterday, Bryan Lenzo, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Wallick Communities, was one of 20 local human resource professionals honored at Columbus Business First’s HR Impact Awards. We congratulate Bryan, whose incredible leadership, in tandem with the entire Wallick Human Resources team, has positively supported the development of a data-driven approach and enhanced a […]

Wallick’s Senior Living Campus Voted Best in Toledo

We are thrilled to announce that Wallick’s senior living campus in Sylvania, OH has achieved an outstanding trifecta sweep in Mature Living News’ annual Reader’s Choice Awards! Readers of MLiving are the judges for these awards, voting for the best of the Toledo, OH, area across various local categories. Oakleaf Village of Sylvania won “Best […]

Falcon Woods Apartments Receive Community’s Choice Award

On Tuesday, May 16, Wallick Communities was delighted to attend the 2022 Community’s Choice Awards in Holland, Michigan. Falcon Woods Apartments, a Wallick community, received the Best of the Best Award in the “Apartment Complex” category. These awards were voted upon by the public and recognize the best businesses and organizations in the area. Wallick’s […]

Amy Albery Honored in Columbus Business First’s Women of Influence Awards

Wallick Communities Announces Ownership Change

WALLICK COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES OWNERSHIP CHANGE Family-Owned Company Transitioning to Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Wallick Communities Co-Owners and Principals Howard Wallick, Julie Wallick and Tom Feusse today announced the company’s ownership transfer to its more than 1,100 associates through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Wallick is the largest developer, owner and operator of affordable […]

Alexis Dunfee Promoted to SVP of Development

Please join us in congratulating Alexis Dunfee on her promotion to Senior Vice President of Development. Alexis has been an integral part of Wallick’s development team since 2012. Since 2018, she has led the Development Project Management Team, which has helped grow the department to a total of 18 members strong. Over the past ten […]

Wallick Announces Leadership Promotions

Bryan Lenzo was promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Furthermore, Paul Koehler has become Chief Strategy and Information Officer. Please join us as we congratulate Paul and Bryan on their roles. Paul Koehler Mr. Koehler has been a part of Wallick’s executive team since 2014. He has led and grown our IT, marketing, […]

Wallick Reaches Major Milestone

Wallick Communities is now the proud employer of over 1,000 associates.   We’ve been growing since 1966, when founder Jack Wallick formed Wallick Construction Company and took on the liabilities and abandoned contracts of a defunct contractor. From there on, Wallick began its mission to focus on an underserved population and create decent, affordable housing. […]

Mt. Orab PD Donates Basketball Equipment to Hyde Park West

When Officer McKenzie noticed the missing backboard at Hyde Park West’s basketball court, he hatched a plan to replace it. He told Chief Hahn, Mt. Orab’s Chief of Police, who then contacted Tammy Chapin, Regional Manager, regarding the vandalized/missing backboard and rim. He explained that Mt. Orab Police Department believes it would be a great opportunity […]

Wallick Participates in Columbus Pride

The Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and March celebrated 38 years of LGBTQ Pride this past weekend with the theme “The Power of Pride.” The city was filled with rainbows and cheerful people, including Wallick associates. Along with friends and family, associates were welcomed to join Wallick in the festivities. Wallick’s DEI+B committee hosted a tent […]

Wallick Awarded Two Tax Credit Deals

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) awarded Wallick Communities $1, 250,000 in 9% low-income housing tax credits to finance the construction of The Landings at Delta Crossing, which will provide a high-quality, safe housing option for seniors in Maumee, OH. Delta Crossing will have one and two-bedroom apartments – a total of 60 units. OHFA […]

Wallick Acquires Two Ohio Communities

Wallick recently acquired two affordable apartment communities in Ohio, Stow Kent Gardens and Overbrook Park. Stow Kent is nestled in Stow, OH, about 45 minutes northeast of Akron. The Section 8 community has 85 apartments and serves families and seniors. Overbrook Park resides in the city of Chillicothe, OH. The community consists of 50 two […]

Join Wallick at Columbus Pride Festival

Wallick Communities is proud to participate in the Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival & March on June 18, 2022. Come see our DEI+B Committee as they represent the company during the march and pass out water and other goods at Wallick’s sponsored tent. FESTIVAL Where: Goodale Park When: June 18 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. […]

Wallick Uses Latest Technology to Connect with Seniors

Here’s a sneak peek of Wallick Senior Living’s (WSL) latest ad. Cora Gillespie is a Memory Care Coordinator at The Ashford of Grove City. Like Cora, many of WSL’s memory care staff use innovative methods to connect residents to what interests and fulfills them. One of those means includes piloting the state-of-the-art tool called iN2L, […]

Resident Success Story: New Country, New Kitchen

When Mr. and Mrs. Roman moved to the mainland of the United States from Puerto Rico, they were excited to move into their new apartment at Batavia Village near Cincinnati, OH. After coming from so far away, they did not have one kitchen utensil or food item. Thanks to Wendy Cappelano, the Service Coordinator at […]

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