Testimonials

It was my pleasure and fortune to work with Laura and to depend on her knowledge and understanding of Supportive Services. Her ability to find appropriate solutions for the affordable housing residents and properties that I supervised was nothing short of amazing. Laura's relationships with Housing Authorities and social services providers allowed our property staff to remain focused on operations. She is a caring, dedicated and organized professional and would be an asset for those trying to match programs to a specific resident population.

—Arlene Tuschl
Regional Vice President
Compass Rock Real Estate
Atlanta, Georgia

Laura has a deep understanding of the nuances of Supportive Services provision, and can therefore ensure compliance with the expectations and regulations of oversight bodies and funding agencies such as PHFA, HUD, etc. This is a unique and crucial niche in the affordable housing industry.

—Rob Oley
Director of Compliance
Pennrose Management Company
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Laura is an exceptional talent. She is smart, decisive and knowledgeable. She has the extraordinary ability to manage the business needs of social services programs while always keeping in mind the human aspect.

Besides Laura's intelligence and experience she is a great person; kind, funny, considerate and generous. She would be an asset to any organization and I would recommend her without reservation!

—Lisa C. Grafstrom
Director of Human Resources
Berks Homes
Mohnton, Pennsylvania

Laura is a rare combination of smart, compassionate, and efficient. She also has a unique combination of experience, including for profit and not-for-profit housing experience plus work with county and State government. She has the ability to establish solid working relationships with people with widely varying personalities, backgrounds, interests, and styles. I am completely confident of her continued success.

—Mary Vilter, Esq
Regional Housing Coordinator
Self-Determination Housing Project
Downingtown, Pennsylvania

I had the experience of working with Laura Baluh and it is my pleasure to recommend her in the highest regard. The combination of her strong business acumen and passion for providing services are what has contributed to her success. Offering a refreshing approach to Supportive Services, Laura has demonstrated her ability to balance the needs of an organization while refusing to compromise the needs of residents.

Laura is a dynamic trainer and facilitator. She has engaged and obtained buy in of field level employees to Executive Leadership. She single handedly changed the mentality that the provision of Supportive Services is a burdensome obligation to a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. Driven by true passion, Laura’s able to develop programs and provide support that is incomparable to what I have experienced professionally. She is the perpetual student and keeps her finger on the pulse of industry trends only enhancing her capability to educate others.

Laura’s leadership skills are a true asset to any team she works with. She is a strategic thinker and has a keen ability to conceptualize a tactical road map to achieve stated goals and objectives. She has facilitated several executive leadership events, worked steadily to build morale, enhance teamwork, and solicit collaboration.

I value my experience of working with Laura and will continue to rely on her as an esteemed colleague. She is a true asset and I found her to be a pleasure to work with.

—Denise Widmeier
Corporate Director of Training
New Penn Financial, LLC
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania

Sample Projects

Creative Supportive Services Provision at existing Multifamily Properties:

• Baldwin’s Run/Roosevelt Manor, Camden, New Jersey -- contract with Center for Family Services for bilingual Supportive Services to 427 general occupancy and senior units
• Mary Taylor House, West Chester, Pennsylvania -- partnership with Hickman Assisted Living for Supportive Services to 60 senior units
• Heritage at Alexander Hamilton, Paterson, New Jersey -- contract with New Destiny family center for Supportive Services to 80 grand-family units
• North Hills Highlands I, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -- partnership with Kane Ross assisted living for Supportive Services and meals to 60 senior units

Supportive Services Plans Awarded Tax Credits:

• William Way, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- 56 unit permanent affordable housing development for LGBT seniors
• Burwood Gardens, Baltimore, Maryland -- 100 unit permanent affordable housing development for seniors
• Roosevelt Manor Phase 14, Camden, New Jersey -- 58 unit permanent affordable housing development for families
• Carl Miller Homes, Trenton, New Jersey -- 106 unit permanent affordable housing development for families
• Woodrow Wilson Phase II, Long Branch, New Jersey -- 50 unit permanent affordable housing development for families
• St. Luke’s Manor Phase II, Cleveland, Ohio -- 72 unit permanent affordable housing for seniors
• Felton Lofts, Steelton, Pennsylvania -- 83 unit permanent affordable housing for families

Supportive Housing Program Design:

• Transition-Aged Youth Intensive Supportive Living Arrangement Master Lease Program in West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Housing Authority of Chester County-Project-Based Section 8 and Public Housing Set-Aside Units in West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Public Housing Set-Aside Units at Fairview Village, 36 general occupancy units in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
• Housing Contingency Fund Program in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Supportive Housing Program Oversight:

• Supportive Living Master Leasing Program in Chester County, Pennsylvania
• Project-Based Section 8 Set-Aside Units at Roymar Hall, 24 general occupancy units in Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Networking Opportunities for Landlords:

• Held integral roles in the creation and planning of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Annual Chester County, Pennsylvania Landlord Forums

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