AvalonBay Employees Give Back to Communities in 5th Annual Spirit of Caring Month

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB), a leading multifamily real estate investment trust (REIT), today announced its fifth annual Spirit of Caring Month. Throughout September, AvalonBay’s 3,000 associates are encouraged to volunteer their time and talent with more than 50 partner organizations. Donation drives will also be held at the Company’s more than 280 apartment communities. Spirit of Caring Month is an important component of AvalonBay’s overall Building Strong Communities philanthropy program which, in 2015, provided $1.1 million in cash and in-kind donations to organizations focused on disaster preparedness, affordable housing and support for the disadvantaged.