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Jonathan Stonebraker Named 2025 President of MAHMADecember 20, 2024 - 15:14 pm
Wallick Awarded Funds for Senior New Construction & Acquisition-Rehabilitation Projects in Ohio & IndianaDecember 12, 2024 - 10:11 am
Wallick to Serve as Property Manager for Dayton Children’s Hospital’s Kinship Care Family Housing ProgramDecember 9, 2024 - 16:56 pm
The Ashford at Sturbridge Senior Living Resident Celebrates 105th BirthdayDecember 4, 2024 - 11:51 am
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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 to become latest employee-owned firm in Columbus area
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, […]
New Homes, Bright Outlook: Wallick Featured in Affordable Housing News
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 […]
Resident Success Story: He’s Wirth It
Highpoint’s resident, Mr. Wirth, was having difficulty taking care of himself at home due to his lack of mobility and weakness, which had unfortunately already caused several falls. He needed assistance with personal care and walking. The property manager and service coordinator at Highpoint got a rollator to help Mr. Wirth walk and go to […]
Applewood Village Recognized as the Best of Newark
Applewood Village was selected as the Best of Newark Award winner in the Apartment Building category. The Newark Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Newark area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented […]
KHC Awards Wallick 9% LIHTC Award
The Kentucky Housing Corporation announced their 2022 9% low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) Awards. Of the 33 applications submitted, only 13 applications received an award. Wallick received a 9% LIHTC reservation of $1,394,000 under the “New Supply – Urban” pool for Four Pointe Apartments. This award represents the largest tax credit award in Wallick’s history. […]
Wallick Associates Help Refugees Find Homes
In partnering with Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services (ETSS) and Homeport, Wallick is proud to help house as many as 75 refugees from Afghanistan. The first five households completed applications at Marsh Run at the beginning of January, and two brothers have already found their new home at Blacklick Crossing. This month, three families or individuals […]
Wallick Closes on Fenner Ridge Apartments
In mid-2020, Wallick received Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) to finance Fenner Ridge Apartments located in Hillsboro, OH. In December, Fenner Ridge reached another milestone: its closing. Initial work at the site has begun, and construction will continue through December 2022. Fenner Ridge is a new affordable property […]
Wallick Closes on Meadow Valley
Last Thursday marked Wallick’s closing of Meadow Valley, a soon-to-be constructed senior living community in Traverse City, Michigan. This is the first phase of the Traverse City project, which includes the construction of a Senior Living Facility that will contain 104 Licensed Beds (60 assisted living beds, 44 memory care beds) and 50 Independent Living […]
Wallick Acquires Three Affordable Communities
Wallick Communities recently acquired three affordable apartment communities: Salem Acres, Findlay Commons, and Cooper Crossing Apartments. Salem Acres Apartments offers 2- and 3-bedroom apartment homes for families in Salem, Ohio. The community has 45 apartments and serves families through the Section 8 program. Findlay Commons offers 2- and 3-bedroom garden and townhome apartments for families […]
Wallick Awarded 1.2M in Housing Credits
Wallick recently received a 9% tax credit award. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) Board of Directors approved a reservation of credits for 17 developments: one being a reservation of $1,200,000 in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and a $500,000 Development Fund loan for the preservation of Franklin Cove Apartments. This Wallick-owned asset has […]