INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 29, 2024) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) presented the Excellence in Affordable Housing Awards at the annual Indiana Housing Conference on Aug. 21, 2024. Among those recognized was Helen Coleman, who won the Outstanding Resident Volunteer award.
“Affordable housing is vital to a community’s vibrancy, and that vibrancy is most evident in the lives of its residents,” said Lt. Gov. Crouch, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Through her selfless efforts and boundless compassion, Helen Coleman represents all our communities can be. We are proud to recognize all she does to support and uplift those around her.”
The Outstanding Resident Volunteer Award recognizes a resident of an Indiana affordable housing development who represents those who have transformed their lives into safe, decent, affordable housing.
Helen Coleman, a resident of Hopeside Senior Community in Indianapolis, was selected for her tremendous impact on her community. She is always present at Hopeside events, hosting many herself and donating food and beverages. She began a Resident Volunteer Committee at Hopeside and continues as an ambassador to current and prospective residents. Residents often come to the property upset, hurt, and down on themselves, but Helen inspires, motivates, and encourages everyone she meets.
Lt. Gov. Crouch and IHCDA partner with the Indiana Affordable Housing Council to distribute these awards.
