SAN ANTONIO, TX - LYND, a privately held real estate company that manages apartment communities throughout the U.S., is teaming up with its residents to fight COVID-19 and support essential workers on the front lines.
LYND has created a program called “Lynding a Hand” whereby it will donate five dollars from every rent payment it receives in April May and June to the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund or the American Red Cross.
LYND donations to the Hope Fund will specifically assist medical workers and support staff who are directly dealing with hardships caused by coronavirus. The American Red Cross is working to maintain a sufficient blood supply to help patients in need and provide critical relief services for people affected by disasters.
With 20,000 units under management in 17 U.S. cities, LYND estimates it can raise tens of thousands of dollars for both nonprofits.
“If we are going to get through this crisis, we are going to have to do it together with each person doing his or her part to help,” said A. David Lynd, LYND CEO. “As a business owner, I feel it is our patriotic duty to keep as many people employed as possible, and for those who still have jobs, to pay their bills as they are able. Together, with our residents who continue making their monthly rent payments, we are going to support two incredible organizations that are making a big difference in the coronavirus crisis.”
LYND currently manages properties in:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, Texas
- Chicago, Illinois
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- New Orleans and Lafayette, Louisiana
- Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Roanoke, Virginia
- Vernon, Oklahoma
LYND will support the Hope Fund in six markets where an HCA Healthcare facility is located and donate to the Red Cross in all other cities. In the company’s home base of San Antonio, money will support workers at all of HCA's Methodist hospitals.
“I want to thank LYND for taking the lead and looking out for those health care workers who are impacted by this pandemic,” said Marc Strode, CEO of Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak in San Antonio. “Senior management and employees truly understand the urgent challenges our health care system is facing and the importance of coming together as a community to win this war.”
“This virus has attacked our way of life and if we don’t mobilize now and each do our own part to fight the enemy, we face a very uncertain future in this country. Life for everyone will be much harder in the months and years to come.”
Lynd continued: "Everyone is going to look back on this moment in history and ask themselves, ‘What did I do to make a difference during the coronavirus pandemic?’" At LYND, we are going to set an example for other businesses that you must step up and do whatever you are capable of to help beat this thing. If you don't have a lot of money to donate, then volunteer your time. At a minimum, if you are lucky enough to have NOT had this affect your job, then I believe it's your duty to pay your bills to support our economy and our way of life.”
In addition to assisting first responders, LYND is working on plans to ease the financial burden of its residents, teammates and local businesses. Announcements on specific plans are forthcoming.
About LYND: Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, LYND is a privately held, national real estate company that specializes in third-party management of multifamily real estate assets, responsible for some 20,000 apartment units in 11 states, LYND ranks as one of the premiere multifamily management companies in the country. For more information, visit www.lynd.com