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Dothan Housing Awards Scholarships to Three Exceptional High School Students, Reinforcing Commitment to Education and Community Support

7.23.24

From Dothan Housing's press release:

In an inspiring celebration of academic excellence and community support, Dothan Housing (DH) held its annual Susan Morrison Memorial Scholarship Awards Program on July 2, 2024, at the Michael C. Patton Event Center. The event honored three outstanding students from Dothan High School, recognizing their achievements and dedication to furthering their education.

After Hurricane Beryl, Houston Housing Authority Holds Food and Resource Distribution Event

7.23.24

From CW 39 News Houston:

An organization dedicated to helping people find affordable homes is now helping storm victims.

The Houston Housing Authority is hosting resource distribution events on Thursday at five locations where they’ll offer people impacted by Hurricane Beryl free food, water, ice, fresh produce, and cleaning and sanitizing supplies.

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D.C. Public Housing Units Become Health Care Hubs

7.16.24

From GW Today:

Erin Athey has spent decades working in community medicine in Washington, D.C., a career that made her painfully aware of the disparity in care access between the city’s high-income and low-income residents.

“There is a 20-year difference in life expectancy between the White House and Ward 8,” the adjunct and former assistant professor at the George Washington University School of Nursing said. “So this is a system that needs a massive overhaul."

Oklahoma City Housing Authority Hosts Summer Book Giveaway to Promote Literacy

7.15.24

From FOX 25 Oklahoma City:

More than 10,000 books are now in the hands of the Oklahoma City Housing Authority (OCHA). They started giving some away to children Monday afternoon.

The books are coming from a partnership with a national book giveaway program called the Book Rich Environments Initiative.

"I just like reading," Maddox, who received a book, said.

Saint Paul Public Housing Agency and Comcast Announce Technology Partnership

7.3.24

From Comcast's press release:

The Saint Paul Public Housing Agency (PHA) and Comcast today announced they have partnered to provide a WiFi connection to Xfinity's advanced network in all 16 of PHA’s buildings in Saint Paul. The partnership is Comcast’s first collaboration with a Minnesota-based housing agency to provide preinstalled, already on connectivity to the Xfinity network for their residents.

INLIVIAN Scholarship Program Marks 40 Years, 1,000 Student Recipients

6.10.24

From the Charlotte Observer:

Sometime in the early 1970s, John Crawford received an offer he couldn’t refuse.

The Charlotte Housing Authority approached him about a job working with families and children who lived in its dozens of complexes. Crawford, then a school teacher and coach, loved working with children. It was a natural fit and he accepted the offer.

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