(TheDerrick.com) — Oak Hill Apartments is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026, marking a half-century of providing affordable housing and community support in the Franklin and Sugarcreek Township area.
Built in 1976 and extensively rehabilitated in 2016, the property offers Section 8 and Section 236 housing. Over the years, management has worked to keep the complex modern, adding dishwashers and microwaves to all units and installing laundry facilities in the townhouses.
The 2025 calendar year was defined by a strong emphasis on resident welfare. The complex provided 35 residents with family passes to the Miller Sibley Pool and hosted a community festival featuring train rides, a bounce house and bungee jumping. Holiday traditions remained a priority, with full meals served for Thanksgiving and Christmas, complemented by $20 grocery store gift cards for all residents.
Education was also a focal point. Residents received 20 Walmart gift cards worth $50 each for back-to-school needs, while a local facility provided backpacks to all students on the property. Additionally, the Leon E. Wiener Foundation remains a vital resource for residents, offering assistance for schooling, summer camps and other educational opportunities for 35 families.
Looking ahead to 2026, Oak Hill plans to improve its digital infrastructure by transitioning to a new free Wi-Fi provider for all residents.
The community’s social calendar will remain full and festive next year. The resident festival will return — this time featuring a dunking tank — and the popular family swimming passes will be distributed again. Other planned activities include an Easter egg hunt and traditional holiday dinners.
“Our mission remains to promote decent and sanitary housing for the residents of Franklin,” the property management stated. As Oak Hill enters its 50th year, it continues to evolve to meet the needs of its families while maintaining its role as a cornerstone of local housing.
