From News on 6 Oklahoma City:
"Plans to decrease homelessness with new housing are underway as the Oklahoma City Housing Authority (OCHA) works to close the affordable housing gap many people face.
OCHA recently received more than 10 million dollars from The Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS 4). This money is just one part of five allocations over an eight to 10-year period going toward different housing projects throughout Oklahoma City.
From News on 6 Oklahoma City:
"Plans to decrease homelessness with new housing are underway as the Oklahoma City Housing Authority (OCHA) works to close the affordable housing gap many people face.
OCHA recently received more than 10 million dollars from The Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS 4). This money is just one part of five allocations over an eight to 10-year period going toward different housing projects throughout Oklahoma City.
From CBS News Sacramento:
"Seven families are settling into their new homes in Oak Park after months of hard work thanks to a unique partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
"Every day we have somewhere to go home that feels good," said Phuong Ngo, a first-time homeowner.
Saturday's event celebrates a 10-home revitalization project in Oak Park aiming to help families get ahead by achieving their dream of homeownership.
From KBPS San Diego:
"The San Diego Housing Commission's Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a new 210-bed homeless shelter program for women and children on Feb. 14.
The city will pay for the beds, but the housing commission will contract with Catholic Charities, Diocese of San Diego to operate the shelter — Rachel's Promise Center for Women and Children.
From the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority's press release:
The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Board of Commissioners announced today a major investment strategy that will bolster the agency’s ability to address Central Ohio’s “critical need” for more affordable housing.
The board has approved issuing up to $80 million in bonds that allow CMHA to invest:
The Houston Housing Authority has named Jamie Bryant its new President & CEO.
Bryant brings nearly 25 years of experience in real estate development, organizational management, public-private partnerships and nonprofit governance to HHA. His career highlights include leading transformative projects throughout Houston that balance innovative development with community impact.
As CEO, Bryant guides HHA in advancing its mission to provide quality, affordable housing options and promote education and economic self-sufficiency.
From the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society:
We are pleased to announce that the Newark Housing Authority has become a member of CLPHA!
The Newark Housing Authority provides rental assistance to over 15,000 households in Newark, NJ. Leonard Spicer serves as the agency's Executive Director. Learn more at newarkha.org.
Please join us in welcoming NHA to CLPHA – we look forward to working together to improve life outcomes for families served by PHAs!
From the Indianapolis Housing Agency's press release:
Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City of Indianapolis announced the appointment of Yvonda A. Bean (pronounced E-vonda) as Indianapolis Housing Agency’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, February 17, 2025.