5.21.24
From the Chicago Housing Authority's press release:
Thomas King had earned an Associate Degree from Truman College and had transferred to Northeastern Illinois University where he’d been accepted into the Godwin School of Education. Everything was going well for the former restaurant worker who decided to switch gears and pursue a teaching career.
5.21.24
From Community College Daily:
In 2014, Tacoma Community College (TCC) and the Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) began a partnership to help housing-insecure students.
5.21.24
From the Chicago Housing Authority's press release:
Two-thousand dollars may not seem like a lot. But, for DePaul freshman Kelvin Jackson Pore, it was the difference between realizing his dreams and not.
5.15.24
From The NYCHA Journal:
Calling all artists: Apply to be one of the first artists in residence at a NYCHA development as part of a new program, From Roots to Arts: Celebrating NYCHA’s Cultural Heritage, which will enrich and expand the culture, heritage, and art narratives within public housing by placing local artists and residents at the forefront.
5.14.24
From the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh's website:
Pittsburgh area high schoolers are learning valuable hands-on skills through the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh’s (HACP) new Carpentry Co-Op Program, in partnership with Pittsburgh Public Schools.
5.14.24
From Opportunity Home San Antonio's press release:
Opportunity Home San Antonio will be a sub-recipient of a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to bridge the solar equity gap and work toward achieving net-zero energy across its properties. The organization is a member of the Texas Solar for All Coalition, which was awarded $249.7 million as part of the EPA’s...
5.14.24
From CW 39 News Houston:
The Columbia Tap Trail in Houston’s Third Ward will officially unveil its new pocket park and trail connection at the historic walking path on May 11 at 10 a.m. and will feature live music, food trucks, cycling activities and a kid’s zone.
5.14.24
From Signal Cleveland:
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) hosted a Mother’s Day celebration for mothers and their loved ones currently living in CMHA housing. This annual event, in its 20th year, was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. This year’s theme was “Hattitude,” as participants were encouraged to show up in their Sunday best.
5.14.24
From WTVG 13 News Toledo:
The site of the old Park Hotel will soon be a home to those seeking housing after they exit the Lucas County Foster care system.
More than 1,500 youth are experiencing homelessness in Lucas County. After securing a $6 million loan, Lucas Metropolitan Housing thinks they’ll be able to expand affordable housing, offering 45 units to young adults age 18-24....
5.14.24
From the Columbian:
Local housing officials gathered Thursday to celebrate progress on the construction of a new low-income senior living facility in Vancouver’s Bagley Downs neighborhood.
Laurel Manor, 3333 N.E. 66th Ave., is a four-story apartment building with 82 one-bedroom units next door to Columbia River Mental Health Services.
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5.14.24
From the San Jose Spotlight:
More than 100 Santa Clara County seniors struggling with the cost of living will have a place to call home in downtown San Jose within the next few years.
5.14.24
From Multi-Housing News:
Related Urban Development Group—the affordable and workforce housing arm of Related Group—and Miami-Dade County’s Public Housing and Community Development have opened Residences at SoMi Parc, a 172-unit mixed-income housing community in South Miami.
5.14.24
From NBC 15 News Mobile:
On Thursday, May 2, the City of Mobile will join Aletheia House and the Morrow Companies to break ground on a $19.8 million affordable housing community for local seniors.
5.14.24
From the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' press release:
5.14.24
From News on 6 Oklahoma City:
Oklahoma City council members have chosen to partner with the Oklahoma City Housing Authority for the MAPS 4 project to combat homelessness.
The $10 million project would provide hundreds of new homes and repair nearly 1,500 assisted-housing units.
Watch the local news story.
5.14.24
From LoHud.com:
A mural dedicated to singer Mary J. Blige, who grew up in Yonkers, and designed by artist Robin Alcantara, was unveiled where she lived in public housing at Palisade Towers on Schroeder Street, April 25, 2024. The Yonkers Housing Authority and Yonkers Arts unveiled the new mural titled "Together" as a tribute to the singer and songwriter. Blige, a local legend and...
5.14.24
From My Edmonds News:
The Housing Authority of Snohomish County on Thursday announced that is has acquired 4.4 acres of land in Edmonds’ Five Corners neighborhood for future development of affordable housing.
5.14.24
From KATU 2 Vancouver:
The City of Vancouver was awarded a million-dollar grant for affordable housing upgrades this week.
According to the city, the grant is from the Washington State Department of Commerce for energy efficiency upgrades in affordable housing.
The grant will be used to focus on high-efficiency appliance upgrades, siding repair, window replacement for...
5.14.24
From the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh's press release:
5.14.24
From the Chicago Housing Authority's press release:
In just a few months, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has made significant progress on its Restore Home initiative, fully restoring and leasing several multi-family buildings and single-family homes that were previously vacant due to extensive repair needs.
5.14.24
From the Chicago Housing Authority's press release:
The Chicago Housing Authority is announcing the launch of “Cabrini Now,” a community-driven planning and design process to accelerate new mixed-income housing and economic development in the Near North neighborhood.
5.14.24
From the San Diego Housing Commission's press release:
A newly opened affordable rental housing development for seniors, built in collaboration with the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC), provides Marian a home she can afford after years of housing instability, including most recently living in a homelessness shelter despite having a job.
4.24.24
Earlier this month, the Oklahoma City Housing Authority (OCHA) was honored to welcome several HUD staff to tour OCHA properties. HUD guests included Richard Monocchio, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Public and Indian Housing; Candace Valenzuela, Regional Administrator, Region VI; Sharon Gordon-Ribiero, Field Office Director, OKC; Leslie Bradley, Deputy Regional Administrator; and...
4.24.24
From HUD's press release: