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Wallick Adds Final Touches to New Corporate Office
With the creative expertise of ExhibitPro, a full-service exhibit company based in New Albany, Ohio, Wallick was able to incorporate several new branded elements in its corporate office.
Wallick’s Construction Team Driving Enhanced Performance Under New Leadership
Exclusive: New Albany Developer Plans Assisted-Living Facility in Grove City
Year in Review: Wallick’s Top Stories from 2017
Wallick’s Affordable Housing Communities Receive Makeovers
This summer, Wallick celebrated the grand re-openings of three affordable communities, all achieved under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program: Georgetown Senior Apartments – 64 units, Delaware, OH Echo Hill – 40 units, Vanceburg, KY Cutter Apartments – 40 units, Cincinnati, OH These communities underwent major improvements including brand new kitchens and bathrooms, new windows […]
Wallick Featured in Two Leading Industry Publications
Wallick Communities was pleased to be recognized by Tax Credit Advisor and Affordable Housing Finance this year. The Ashford on Broad, Wallick’s first affordable assisted living community, was featured on the cover of Tax Credit Advisors’ September issue. The case study “Affordable and Assisted with a Wow Factor” explored the increasing demand for assisted living […]
Wallick Associates Focus on Giving Back
With several communities in development and others coming on-line, this past summer was a busy one for Wallick. However, Wallick associates still found time to volunteer, serving those living in substandard conditions, near and far. In June, Wallick sent a team of associates and their families – 52 strong – to Ensenada, Mexico. For an […]
Wallick Expands to New Territories
In 2017, Wallick acquired over 600 new affordable apartments, expanding into Wisconsin and West Virginia, and growing its portfolio in Indiana. New communities include: White Birch – 356 units, Milwaukee, WI Sun Valley – 80 units, Anderson, IN Brownstone – 95 units, Indianapolis, IN Liberty Manor – 50 units, Liberty, KY Rivermont – 47 units, […]
Wallick’s Innovation of Affordable Senior Living Continues
What was once just a concept, has now become reality. In 2017 Wallick celebrated the grand openings of its first two affordable assisted living communities, The Ashford on Broad and The Ashford of Mt. Washington. In October, Wallick broke ground on its third affordable assisted living community, The Ashford at Sturbridge. Additional communities are being […]
Wallick Communities: Promoting Affordable Housing Through Advocacy
Wallick Welcomes Jenni Yeagley, Regional Vice President
Jenni Yeagley, our new regional vice president, has officially started her position at Wallick Communities. In this role, she’ll oversee the entire western region, which includes communities in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Dayton, Ohio. We’re excited to have Jenni on our team for she brings 24 years of property management experience. Prior to joining Wallick, […]
Wallick Attends Ohio Housing Conference
The Ohio Housing Conference has brought together investors, government officials, developers, nonprofits and more for the past 19 years. With over 1,700 professionals in attendance, this year’s Ohio Housing Conference was the largest to date. It was also a significant event for Wallick, which had five associates serve as panelists for the conference’s breakout sessions. […]
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty Attends Oakleaf Columbus’ Veterans Day Program
With one hand over their heart, nearly 40 residents and guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Corporal Richard Sims, to commence Oakleaf Columbus’ 4th Annual Veterans Day Program. At this year’s event, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty congressionally recognized 30 Oakleaf residents for their service in the U.S. Armed Forces. To top off the event, […]
Wallick Officially Settles in New Albany Office
Wallick has officially moved to the second floor of Market & Main II, an 18,000 SF space located in New Albany, Ohio. Wallick’s new office has many state-of-the-art features including: The Jack L. Wallick Conference Center Sandy’s Place — a 1,000 SF café Collaboration spaces Interactive communication & scheduling technology throughout the entire space Associates […]
Wallick Breaks Ground on Third Ashford Community
Almost 60 Associates Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
From framing to landscaping and everything in-between, almost 60 Wallick associates volunteered to work with Habitat for Humanity this summer. While completing a variety of construction activities, these associates helped create homes for deserving families in need. Over the course of four work days, volunteers helped with a total of four houses, one in Cincinnati […]
We’re Moving! Wallick’s Corporate Office to Relocate to New Albany
Wallick Grows Indiana Portfolio
Recently, Wallick acquired two affordable apartment communities in central Indiana, Sun Valley Townhomes and Brownstone Apartments. Sun Valley is nestled in Anderson, IN, about 45 minutes northeast of Indianapolis. The community has 80 apartments and serves families through the low-income tax credit program. Brownstone resides in the city of Indianapolis. The community consists of 95 […]
Wallick Works on Affordable Assisted-Living Model
Pat Tiberi Speaks at Georgetown Senior Apartments’ Grand Re-Opening
Georgetown Senior Apartments welcomed Congressman Pat Tiberi to its grand re-opening and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, August 29. Guests included: Tim Swiney, SVP, Development, Wallick Communities Rochelle Twinning, Executive Director, BRIDGES Community Action Partnership Ferzan Ahmed, Delaware County Administrator Vice Mayor Kent Shafer, City of Delaware, Ohio Tom Homan, City Manager, City of Delaware, Ohio […]
The Ashfords Welcome Federal, State & Local Officials to Grand Openings
It’s been a busy month for Wallick as its newest assisted living communities, The Ashford on Broad and The Ashford of Mt. Washington, celebrated grand openings. The Ashford on Broad Nearly 75 attendees joined Wallick Communities on August, 22 at The Ashford on Broad for a ribbon cutting and open house. Special guests included: […]
Wallick Expands Affordable Senior Living Portfolio with New Memory Care Community
2017 Jack Wallick Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced
Every spring, the Jack Wallick Memorial Scholarship program awards several Wallick residents with up to $2,500 each year to cover the cost of college or technical school. This endowment fund was established in memory of Jack Wallick, founder of Wallick Communities, and supports his mission to build a better future for people of all walks […]
Ryan Herchenroether Joins Wallick Communities as VP of Senior Living Development
Please join us in welcoming Ryan Herchenroether, the new Vice President of Senior Living Development. In this role, Ryan will lead the Senior Living Development team on a variety of projects, including the expansion of Wallick’s assisted living and memory care channel. From serving a 150-year old nonprofit in New York to working for Maplewood […]
The New Faces of Assisted Living
Dig In! Wallick Communities Officially Breaks Ground on 2nd Memory Care Community
On May 17, Wallick Communities welcomed nearly 50 guests to the grounds of Oakleaf Village of Columbus, where construction for its second memory care community, The Grove, has already begun. Among the groundbreaking attendees, were guest speakers Jean Thompson, Ohio Assisted Living Association; Vince McGrail, Alzheimer’s Association Central Ohio; Ellen Short, Office of U.S. Senator […]
Let’s Get Healthy! Roll Hill Kicks-Off 6th Annual Health Fair with 1 1/2 Mile Power Walk
Residents of Villages at Roll Hill had a healthy start to their day on Thursday, 3/16 when they were joined by community leaders for a 1 ½ mile power walk, which was a lively start to their 6th annual Health Fair. Nearly 300 residents attended the event to get tips on how to lead healthier […]
Congratulations! Jessica Smith, Wallick Resident & Jerry Grier Scholarship Recipient, Graduates from Morehead State University
The Jerry Grier Scholarship Program was founded in 2014 by the Ohio Capital Impact Corporation (OCIC), an affiliate of the Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH). The program was named after longtime OCCH board member, Jerry Grier, and is administered by the nonprofit organization, I Know I Can. Applicants have the opportunity to apply to […]
Wallick Welcomes Joe Hall, Development Manager
Wallick Communities is pleased to announce the newest addition to the Development Team, Joe Hall. Joe will assume the role of Development Manager, and will be responsible for further preserving and adding to Wallick’s affordable housing portfolio by securing new LIHTC allocations. Joe will be a member of Tim Swiney’s origination team, which is currently […]
Mothers of Roll Hill Community Come Together to Tackle Infant Mortality in Hamilton County
On February 13, the Villages at Roll Hill opened the doors of their community room to nonprofit organization, Cradle Cincinnati, to assist with the creation of billboards promoting safe sleeping habits for infants. Cradle Cincinnati nurses, staff from children’s hospital and mothers from Roll Hill all came together to develop these billboards, which will be […]