Award1 Capital Magnet Fund Grant Recipient
In 2012, WCH was one of 23 organizations (of 230 applicants) to receive grant funds from the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI). WCH was awarded $5.5 million, and has since used those funds to leverage $100 million in affordable apartment development, stimulate economic growth and employment in distressed, low-income communities, and enhance quality of life for low-income Americans.
 Award2 Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Grant Recipient
In 2011, WCH and Meta Housing Corporation were awarded a $10 million Neighborhood Stabilization Grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development to aide in the completion of Buckingham Place Senior Housing, a 70 unit senior affordable community in Los Angeles, CA. WCH, along with Meta Housing, was selected by the CRA to restructure the project after it was foreclosed upon and abandoned. The challenge – WCH and Meta Housing were required to repay the existing loan from the bank ($26.6 million) to get the project moving again. WCH and Meta stepped up to this challenge by securing the competitive NSP grant along with other financing. The project was completed in January 2012, giving Los Angeles seniors more choices for safe and quality affordable housing and bringing new jobs to the area.
Award3 50+ Housing Council: SAGE Award – “Person of the Year”
In 2011, WCH President, Graham Espley-Jones, was named SAGE “Person of the Year” by the Building Industry Association of Southern California, 55+ Housing Council. This prestigious award honors an individual for their commitment, personal compassion, and outstanding professional contributions to the housing and related services to Southern California 55+ residents.

To see a full list of the recognitions received by WCH,

2014
NoHo Senior Arts Colony
AIA San Fernando Valley: AIA/San Fernando Valley Residential Design Award
San Fernando Valley Business Journal: Silver Honoree – Best Mixed-Use Land
NAHB: Best 50+ Market Rate Project
NAHB: Best 50+ Overall Community

2013
NoHo Senior Arts Colony
PCBC: Gold Nugget Merit Award – Best Senior Housing Community

Vermont Avenue Apartments
PCBC: Grand Award Honors – Best Multi-Generation Housing Concept
PCBC: Gold Nugget Merit Award – Affordable Project (30 DU/Acre or More)
PCBC: Gold Nugget Merit Award – Affordable Project – Built or “On-the-Boards”

The Metro @ Hollywood Senior Apartments
NAHB’s Best of 50+ Housing Council Gold Achievement Award – Best Affordable Rental Community “On the Boards”

2012
Figueroa Senior Apartments
PCBC: Gold Nugget Merit Award – Best Senior Housing Community “On-the-Boards”

2011
The Metro @ Hollywood Senior Apartments
BIA Southern California 55+ Housing Council: SAGE Award – “On The Boards” Project of the Year

Adams & Central Mixed Use Development
Los Angeles Business Council Architectural Award – Housing Mixed-Use Award – Winner

Long Beach and Burnett
SCAG Compass Blueprint Awards – Nominee Recognition
PCBC: Gold Nugget Merit Award – Affordable Project (30 DU/Acre or More)
The Apartment Association (Greater Los Angeles) – Affordable Housing of the Year

2010
Adams & Central Mixed Use Development
NAHB 50+ Housing Council – Finalist of the Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Award – Best Affordable Apartment Community of the Year
Westside Urban Forum: 2010 Westside Prize – Urban Marketplace at the Center of Los Angeles
PCBC: Gold Nugget Merit Award – Best Mixed Use Project
PCBC: Gold Nugget Merit Award – Best Affordable Project (30 DU/Acre or More)

Belmont Station
PCBC: Gold Nugget Merit Award – Best Affordable Project (30 DU/Acre or More)
PCBC: Gold Nugget Merit Award – Best Multifamily Housing Project (Over 6 Stories)

Long Beach & Anaheim
NAHB 50+ Housing Council –2010 Pillars Builder and Firm Awards Finalist of the Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Award – Best Affordable Apartment Community

Long Beach Senior Arts Colony
50+ Housing Council: SAGE Award – Best “On-the-Boards” Project of the Year

2009
Adams & Central Mixed Use Development
PCBC: Gold Nugget Merit Award – Outstanding “On-The-Boards” Apartment Project

NoHo Senior Arts Colony
BIA Southern California 55+ Housing Council: SAGE Award – Best “On-the-Boards” Project Of The Year
PCBC: Gold Nugget Merit Award – Outstanding On-The-Boards Seniors Community
BIA 50+ Housing Council Awards – Gold Achievement Award for Multifamily Housing Overall Market Rate Rental Community “On-The-Boards”