AMC Expands Outreach of Thanksgiving Dinner Deliveries Program

Camille Hardy • December 14, 2023

Southern California property management company brightens the holiday for more than 400 residents.

IRVINE, CA—December 13, 2023—Thanksgiving marks the traditional heralding of the holiday season, and Advanced Management Company (AMC) kicked things off by delivering more than 400 dinners to community residents facing financial challenges.


This marks the 13th straight year that AMC, a property management company based in Irvine, CA, has conducted its Thanksgiving Dinner Deliveries program. According to Danielle Holloway McCarthy, AMC President, this program is one of many ways the company shows support for its resident community.


“Thanksgiving is no time to go hungry, and the dinner deliveries program is one way we can give something back,” said McCarthy, noting that AMC refers to its residents as VIPs. “This goes to our core goal of making coming home the best part of the day for our VIPs. We’re trying to help them build long-lasting home atmospheres, and this is one way we can communicate that value.”



ErinLynn Scott, Regional Property Coordinator at AMC, has been overseeing the Thanksgiving deliveries since the program’s inception in 2010. In the early years, she said, 150–200 dinners were delivered annually. But since 2020, with COVID and other economic factors, the number of annual dinners has risen to over 300. This year’s 416 meals marked an all-time high for the program.

“The number of dinner deliveries is definitely trending upward,” Scott said, “as COVID hit hard for many families and things are much more expensive now.”


AMC manages 61 different properties throughout Southern California, totaling around 11,000 individual apartment units. Toward the end of October, Community Directors managing each property nominate families they think would be a good fit for the Thanksgiving deliveries that year. The community managers can either let the approved families know in advance or surprise them with their meal the week of Thanksgiving.

Delivering turkeys to a family

“Most of the recipients are overwhelmed,” Scott said. “They’re very emotional and often taken aback that someone recognizes their situation and cares about making their Thanksgiving memorable. At AMC, our VIPs are every bit as much a part of the AMC family as any of us working in the office. That type of attitude really blows them away, and they appreciate us stepping up and showing we care.”


Each dinner delivery offers a cornucopia of goodness, including the following items: 


  • 13–15-pound turkey.
  • 10-pound bag of potatoes.
  • 2-pound bag of frozen mixed vegetables.
  • Box of stuffing.
  • Pumpkin pie. 


AMC partners with Costco in Laguna for the turkeys and El Super in Santa Ana for the rest of the dinner package inclusions. R³ sorts and delivers the dinner items to three AMC communities in Santa Ana, Fullerton and Riverside that serve as hubs for the other properties close to them. The dinner packages are then delivered by the Community Directors at the individual properties.


Scott said she looks forward to coordinating the program for years to come. 


“As our organization continues to grow, this program is something that is still true to each of our hearts,” she said. “It’s always a wonderful way for us to begin the holiday season. It’s so humbling to be a part of bringing such joy to our VIPs.”


About AMC

AMC is a subsidiary of Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc., a real estate investment company founded in 1982 by Richard Julian and Frank Holloway. AMC maintains and operates nearly 11,000 multifamily units in Southern California. Find out more at amcliving.com.


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Advanced Real Estate Goes Hollywood with Purchase of Luxury Towers

April 28, 2026
Irvine, CA – Advanced Real Estate (Advanced) has made Southern California’s largest multi-family buy of 2026, purchasing the 200-unit Columbia Square Living (now renamed “Sky Hollywood”) and the 193-unit Jardine Hollywood towers. These acquisitions bring the Advanced portfolio to almost 13,000 units in Southern California. The high-profile properties enjoy premium locations in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world. Sky Hollywood is situated a block south of Hollywood Boulevard at El Centro, and Jardine is located a block south of Sunset Boulevard at Ivar. They both offer luxury apartments with top-of-the-line amenities, including rooftop pools, large fitness centers, resident lounges, floor-to-ceiling windows, and luxury appliances. Each of the properties contains penthouses leasing from $12,000 to $20,000 per month. Current and past residents include film and television celebrities, social media influencers, professional athletes, and entertainment executives. Sky Hollywood and Jardine are two of only five apartment towers in Hollywood and make up over half of the stock of high-rise units. “With the World Cup and the Olympics coming to Los Angeles, along with movie and television production returning to the region, we feel the future looks bright for Hollywood. Entertainment is constantly changing, but Hollywood has stayed relevant in traditional media, social media, and technology,” said Paul Julian, President of Advanced. “Hollywood is one of the most recognized places in the world; no town has had a bigger influence on global popular culture. We’re honored to own these significant assets here.” This is the third acquisition for Advanced’s newest Opportunity Fund (Advanced Fund 24-3). They purchased “The Cove” in October, a 138-unit property in West Covina and Newhope Village, 104 units in Santa Ana late last year. They plan more Southern California apartment acquisitions in 2026. Advanced’s capital comes from their large “friends and family” network of investors. With a 45-year track record, they can raise significant funds to purchase some of the largest assets in Southern California. “Our business plan is to stay within our market where there are high barriers to entry and where we have a long history of operations,” said Rick Julian, CEO of Advanced. Property Management will be handled in-house by Advanced Management Company (AMC). They also plan cosmetic upgrades to the properties, which will be administered by their affiliated construction company, R³ Construction Services. The property was brokered by Blake Rogers, Senior Managing Director and National Multi-Housing Group Leader at JLL, Senior Director Dillon Bergum, and Managing Directors Alexandra Caniglia and Kip Malo of JLL Capital Markets. Kevin Mackenzie, President of JLL’s Capital Markets Group for the Americas, along with JLL’s Orange County-based Capital Markets team, including Senior Managing Director Greg Brown and Director Charlie Vorsheck procured two separate, uncrossed loans totaling $141.4 million from Freddie Mac. The loan has an attractive 5.17% rate, fixed for 10 years, with interest-only payments. About Advanced Real Estate Advanced was formed in 1981 and currently owns and operates nearly 13,000 apartment units throughout Southern California, with a market value of over $4.5 billion. Advanced funds their investments with private equity. All property management and renovations are carefully administered through their in-house management and construction arms, Advanced Management Company and R³ Construction Services. This vertically integrated approach allows Advanced to most efficiently execute their business plan of acquiring value-add properties, renovating them to the highest standards, and then effectively managing them for the long term. To learn more about investing in or selling to Advanced, please visit www.advancedrealestate.com . About AMC Based in Irvine, CA, AMC is a subsidiary of Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc., a real estate investment company founded in 1982 by Richard Julian and Frank Holloway. AMC maintains and operates nearly 13,000 multifamily units in Southern California. Find out more at amcliving.com . To learn more about investing in or selling to Advanced, please visit www.advancedrealestate.com .

Advanced Real Estate Acquires 104 units in Santa Ana

December 3, 2025
Irvine, CA – Advanced Real Estate has acquired the “Newhope Village,” apartments adding to its 12,000+ unit portfolio in Southern California. “Newhope Village fits perfectly with our surrounding properties, we now have over 1,750 units in the City of Santa Ana” said Rick Julian, CEO of Advanced. “This creates even more efficiencies with management and renovations.” Advanced plans for significant renovations and upgrades to the property, including the addition of in-unit washer and dryers, new cabinetry, flooring, fixtures, appliances, windows and a modern paint scheme. These upgrades will be completed by Advanced’s in-house construction company, R3 Construction and in-house property management company, Advanced Management Company. The gated, podium-style property features a host of amenities including pool, fitness center and tot-lot. This is the second acquisition for Advanced’s newest Opportunity Fund (Advanced Fund 24-3). They purchased “The Cove” last month, a 138-unit property in West Covina and they plan multiple other Southern California apartment acquisitions in the coming year. “We were able to acquire this property through a 721 contribution which allowed a tax-deferred transaction for the family who owned it. They are now partners in our Fund and diversified amongst the other assets” said Paul Julian, Rick’s son and President of Advanced. Advanced’s investment offerings are open to their “friends and family” network which has now grown to over 1,000 investors. “We are always open to welcoming new investors either through cash and retirement investments, or through a contribution of their property, like in this case with Newhope Village” continued Rick Julian. Advanced retired a $9.5 million HUD loan and ultimately plans to place debt on the property providing even more capital to its $100 million+ Fund. About AMC Based in Irvine, CA, AMC is a subsidiary of Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc., a real estate investment company founded in 1982 by Richard Julian and Frank Holloway. AMC maintains and operates nearly 12,000 multifamily units in Southern California. Find out more at amcliving.com . To learn more about investing in or selling to Advanced, please visit www.advancedrealestate.com .

Advanced Real Estate Purchases 138 Units in West Covina

November 3, 2025
Irvine, CA – Advanced Real Estate has paid $41 million to purchase “The Cove at West Covina,” adding to its 12,000+ unit portfolio in Southern California. “The Cove is well-located with large units averaging over 1,000 square feet. It’s rare to find such an attractive unit mix for under $300,000 per unit.” Said Rick Julian, CEO of Advanced. “West Covina has been a historically strong rental market with abundant retail and employment and very little new competing supply. The last significant new multi-family development was completed over 12 years ago.” said Paul Julian, Rick’s son and President of Advanced. “We see great value in this type of low-density product in the San Gabriel Valley.” Advanced plans for significant renovations and upgrades to the property, including the addition of in-unit washer and dryers, new cabinetry, flooring, fixtures, appliances, windows and a modern paint scheme. These upgrades will be completed by Advanced’s in-house construction company, R3 Construction and in-house property management company, Advanced Management Company. The gated property features a host of amenities including 2 pools with cabanas, fitness center, fire-pits, garages and a large open landscaped area. This is the first purchase for Advanced’s new Opportunity Fund (Advanced Fund 24-3). They plan multiple other Southern California apartment acquisitions in the coming year. Advanced’s investment offerings are open to their “friends and family” network which has now grown to over 1,000 investors. “We have a unique tax-efficient structure allowing investors to use their trapped retirement funds for the bulk of their investment and leverage a smaller personal contribution of cash,” continued Rick Julian. “We are always open to welcoming new investors.” Advanced assumed a $21 million, Freddie Mac Loan, with a fixed interest rate of 4.75%, and full-term interest-only payments. The sale was brokered by Shane Shafer, previously of Northmarq and now with Colliers. About AMC Based in Irvine, CA, AMC is a subsidiary of Advanced Real Estate Services, Inc., a real estate investment company founded in 1982 by Richard Julian and Frank Holloway. AMC maintains and operates nearly 12,000 multifamily units in Southern California. Find out more at amcliving.com .