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Recording of CLPHA's June 2023 Communications Working Group Call Now Available
Cuyahoga County, CMHA installing 'Naloxboxes' to help fight opioid overdoses
From WEWS Cleveland:
A partnership with Cuyahoga County and Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority has the potential to save lives among the agency's 55,000 residents.
Leaven Kids opens its first learning center in San Antonio, Texas (Opportunity Home San Antonio)
From Opportunity Home San Antonio's website:
San Antonio learning center today, May 16, 2023, marking a significant step forward in its plans toward national expansion.
This newly launched site will provide educational resources and free after-school tutoring to young students living in the Riverside and Mission San Jose communities of South San Antonio.
How These Budding Entrepreneurs Won $20,000 for Their Start-Ups (New York City Housing Authority)
From the New York Times:
Sarah Adams, a teacher, started a side business selling her Jamaican grandmother’s rum cake in 2015 with $5,000 from her husband’s retirement savings. Soon, she was handing out samples at markets and street festivals, building her company, Ms. Macs, one tin at a time.
Entrepreneur Innovation Center opens in Chester at the Booker T. Washington Community Center (Chester Housing Authority)
From the DelCo Times:
Leaning on the wisdom of Madam C.J. Walker, the Entrepreneur Innovation Center opened for business Thursday at the Booker T. Washington Community Center.
In spearheading the concept for the center, Marrea Walker-Smith was motivated by the famous Walker quote: “Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.”
Chicago Housing Authority event pampers moms inside and out
For the third year, the Chicago Housing Authority partnered with the Daisie Foundation for a special Mother's Day makeover celebration. Watch the video from WLS Chicago on Yahoo!Life.
Mayor Fulop & Housing Authority Launch Initiative to Close Digital Divide in Jersey City, Bringing Affordable Home Internet to 10,000+ Low-income Households
From the City of Jersey City's press release:
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) Announces Bill to Connect Child Care with Affordable Housing at CLPHA's Housing Is Summit
At CLPHA's Housing Is Summit today, Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) announced legislation to help working families access affordable housing and child care. |