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Team IMPACT Holds Second Annual All In 5K

Team IMPACT Holds Second Annual All In 5K Team IMPACT raises over $100,000 toward nonprofit’s mission of supporting children with serious illness and disability Boston, MA – October 18, 2024 – Team IMPACT, a nonprofit that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, will host its second annual All In 5K event on Sunday, October 20 th . With more than 1,300 runners, students, college athletes, and local children’s hospital families participating, Team IMPACT has raised more than $100,000 to date. One of Team IMPACT’s partners, Campus Apartments, a national leader in the on- and off- student housing industry, will fuel event hubs across the country and has raised funds from employees, residents, and community members nationwide. This is the second consecutive event that Campus Apartments is supporting after announcing a $100,000 donation in 2023. Team IMPACT’s All In 5K is open to all, regardless of location, and has participants representing more than 160 colleges and universities across the country. Matched with hundreds of children facing unthinkable circumstances, student athletes, college administrators, and others from these campuses have signed up in support of Team IMPACT’s life-changing work. Anyone can join the event by registering as an individual or a team and have the option of running, walking, or rolling their 5K from anywhere. Teams can work toward a collective fundraising goal, and all participants will be eligible for individual and team prizes along the way. “We are thrilled to be hosting the second annual All In 5K with the support of our generous partners, campuses, families, and donors,” said Joe Daniels, CEO, Team IMPACT. “The All In 5K is a momentous celebration, but it’s also a critical opportunity to support our mission of pairing children with serious illnesses and disability with college sports teams. Every dollar raised helps us create lasting bonds and create transformative experiences for the child, ensuring these extraordinary kids know they’re never alone in their journey.” Team IMPACT and Campus Apartments have organized a formal race at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA, which will serve as the main hub of the All In 5K on October 20. In Philadelphia, participant check-in will begin at 10:00 a.m., with the 5K starting at 12:00 p.m. ET at 223 South 33rd Street. The Philadelphia hub of the All In 5K is a particularly special event, as the Penn men’s basketball team will also sign their Team IMPACT teammate, Justus. Justus’ Signing Day will begin at 11:30 a.m. The seven-year-old Norristown native has been a member of the team since October of 2023 and will sign his letter of intent with the Quakers at 11:30 a.m. before participating in the 5K with his teammates. Click here to register in Philadelphia, here to register in Dallas, and here to register from anywhere. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Team IMPACT through the All In 5K for the second consecutive year,” said Daniel Bernstein, President & Chief Investment Officer of Campus Apartments. “The All In 5K is a cornerstone of our commitment to community and compassion. With Team IMPACT, we’re making a tangible difference and showing children, like Justus, that they have a team behind them every step of the way.” Every Team IMPACT match has a personalized game plan they need to win – effectively building confidence and independence for all. With matches for more than 3,500 children at 750+ colleges and universities in 50 states, impacting more than 87,000 student-athletes, Team IMPACT continues to deliver a reliable program built on strength and camaraderie, getting all kids in the game. To learn more about Team IMPACT or get involved, please visit www.teamimpact.org. For more information about the All In 5K, please visit www.teamimpact.org/events/allin5k.

Campus Apartments and Mosaic Development Team Break Ground on $148.75M Housing Project at the University of Maryland, College Park

Campus Apartments and Mosaic Development Team Break Ground on $148.75M Housing Project at the University of Maryland, College Park The 465-unit graduate housing community will deliver 741 beds for the 2026-2027 academic year Philadelphia, PA – September 27, 2024 – Campus Apartments, a national leader in the student housing sector, and Mosaic Development Partners (Mosaic ) , announced they have broken ground on a $148.75M graduate student housing project at the University of Maryland, College Park. The LEED Silver-certified development will be located on UMD’s campus, at the site of the former Old Leonardtown community, and will accommodate 741 residents and be included within the university’s graduate housing offering. The 323,000-square-foot residential building will offer fully-furnished studios and two- to five-bedroom apartments, along with common area amenities that include a large ground-floor conference space with interior and exterior courtyards, a penthouse community lounge and terrace, various community breakout spaces, resident parking and internal bike storage. Prominently located along Campus Drive, the community will be within walking distance of the main campus and just steps from a new Purple Line light rail stop, which is anticipated to open in 2027. It also offers easy access to the popular Paint Branch Trail, which provides off-road routes to Washington, D.C. and surrounding communities. “After two years of strategic planning with the University of Maryland, Terrapin Development Company and the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), we are pleased to announce the project’s ground-breaking,” said Daniel Bernstein, President and Chief Investment Officer at Campus Apartments. “This partnership enables the university to address its growing graduate housing demands by leveraging our team’s years of industry expertise and resources. We are beyond excited to be a part of this transformational project.” Campus Apartments and Mosaic are leading the design, development and construction of the project and have partnered with architects Gensler and Michael Marshall, and construction partners Davis Construction and Smoot Construction. “We are very excited to have gotten to this point in our partnership with Campus Apartments, as well as our community partners at the University of Maryland, Terrapin Development Company and MEDCO,” said Greg Reaves, CEO of Mosaic. “We are equally thrilled at our ability to put together a team of talented professionals who represent a diverse pool of national, regional and local members of the community.” RBC Capital Markets arranged financing for the new graduate community, which is being funded through tax exempt bonds. It represents the first of a larger three-phase plan to redevelop the Leonardtown section of campus. Ground-breaking occurred in July 2024. “Through our partnership with Campus Apartments and Mosaic, we’re able to provide high quality graduate student housing options that our university has long needed,” said Carlo Colella, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at the University of Maryland. “This project marks a huge milestone for our growing campus and its ability to meet evolving resident experience needs and student demand.” Tom Sadowski, Executive Director at MEDCO added, “This project is a testament to our commitment to supporting Maryland’s higher education partners and their efforts to attract and accommodate the best and brightest minds. This facility will enhance students’ educational experience and have an incredible impact on both the graduate student population and the greater College Park community.” To learn more about Campus Apartments, please visit: www.campusapartments.com.

University Of Kansas Football Team Signs Frankie Fergus Through Team Impact

University Of Kansas Football Team Signs Frankie Fergus Through Team Impact Two-year program will include participation in team activities, practice, games, and other team events Lawrence, KS – August 10, 2024 – Today, the University of Kansas Jayhawks football team announced a new team member, 14-year-old Franklin “Frankie” Fergus, through the non-profit Team IMPACT. The Lawrence native, Frankie, lives with neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition that causes changes in skin pigment and tumors on nerve tissue. He officially signed with the Jayhawks today at the Anderson Family Football Complex, formally beginning his tenure with the football team. As part of his two-year journey, Frankie will participate in many activities with the team, including games, practices and other team events, with clinical facilitation from Team IMPACT. Frankie was connected with the Jayhawks by Team IMPACT , a national non-profit organization that has developed a unique multiyear program that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams throughout the U.S. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience. The University of Kansas Athletics has worked with Team IMPACT since 2018, with nine all-time matches to Jayhawks rosters and Team IMPACT teammates currently signed to the football, volleyball, softball, and men’s basketball teams. Frankie and his family first heard of Team IMPACT through Campus Apartments, a national leader in the student housing sector with on-campus and off-campus offerings across the country. Campus Apartments has been a partner of Team IMPACT since 2023, hosting hubs for their annual All In 5K and supporting them as an organizational nonprofit partner. While Frankie was receiving treatment for his diagnosis shortly after birth, his mother was employed by Campus Apartments, which has continued to foster a supportive relationship with the family throughout the years. Through this relationship, the Fergus family became aware of Team IMPACT and knew they wanted Frankie to be a part of the program and join a team. “Our relationship with Frankie started when his mother, Jane, shared the incredible news that she was expecting over 14 years ago when she was a team member with us,” said Helen A. Marshall, Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Campus Apartments. “Jane, her husband Fred, and Frankie will always be part of the Campus Apartments family and we have been cheering on Frankie since the day he was born. To be able to connect Frankie with our partners at Team IMPACT speaks to the strides Frankie has made and feels like a full circle moment to mark his bright future.”

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