Maria Day-Marshall Elected Incoming Board Member to HAND

Maria Day-Marshall, Director of the Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development, has been elected as as an incoming Board Member to The Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND). For over 25 years, HAND has served as the only membership association dedicated to supporting the community development industry in its efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing in the Capital Region of Baltimore, Washington and Richmond. Through education, engagement and advocacy, HAND builds the capacity of its diverse members who are working toward a collective mission to support the development of communities for people and families at all income levels. HAND was founded on the principle of supporting nonprofit developers and over the course of the organization’s history, the membership has evolved to include: Real estate developers, government agencies, investors, syndicators, lenders, resident services, homeless services, accountants, architecture, law firms, construction, engineers, property managers, insurance, green building, utility companies, foundations, housing counselors, advocates, universities and students. The 400+ members and over 2,500 individuals HAND programs touch each year, are a prime example of public-private partnership, working for the greater good of the communities served.