Members Making News

State of California Awards $20.75 Million in Homekey Funds to San Diego Housing Commission

10.11.23

From City of San Diego's press release:

To support ongoing, collaborative efforts to create additional permanent affordable homes with supportive services for people experiencing homelessness in the City of San Diego, the State of California has awarded $20.75 million in Homekey program funds for two San Diego projects. Applications for additional funds for San Diego are still pending a State decision.

First set of Virgin Islands HA's rehabilitated Walter I.M. Hodge apartments completed

10.11.23

From The Virgin Islands Daily News:

Each apartment received new windows, doors, fixtures, flooring, cabinets, ceiling fans, LED lighting and a fresh coat of paint, according to a statement from housing developer MDG Design + Construction. The units are also equipped with new kitchen and bathroom fixtures designed with low water usage in mind as well as electric water heaters and EnergyStar appliances.

Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority Names New Executive Director, Nathan Simms

10.10.23

From the Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority's website:

The Board of Commissioners for the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) has selected Nathan Frank Simms Jr. to lead the organization as Executive Director. Simms will relocate from Fulton County, Georgia, where he most recently served as Manager – Federal Programs for their Department of Community Development.

Columbus MHA’s second-annual ‘Homecoming’ Celebration helps affordable housing residents, landlords address affordable housing questions

10.10.23

From the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority's press release:

Based on the overwhelming popularity of last year’s inaugural “Homecoming” Celebration, the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) announced today it is again host the second-annual event that serves federal Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) recipients from Monday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 20, at its partner’s office at 107 S. High St, 4th Floor.

Opportunity Home Provides Housing Vouchers to Address Homelessness in San Antonio

10.10.23

From Opportunity Home San Antonio's press release:

Opportunity Homes San Antonio has allocated 150 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) to South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH) to assist the City of San Antonio in addressing the homeless population in the community. With more than 3,000 homeless in Bexar County, the need for increased housing options is critical.

Opportunity Home Provides Housing Vouchers to Address Homelessness in San Antonio

10.10.23

From Opportunity Home San Antonio's press release:

Opportunity Homes San Antonio has allocated 150 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) to South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH) to assist the City of San Antonio in addressing the homeless population in the community. With more than 3,000 homeless in Bexar County, the need for increased housing options is critical.

New Haven's latest effort to close digital divide will help residents sign up for low-cost internet (Elm City Communities)

10.10.23

From the New Haven Register:

The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on a digital divide in New Haven, but the divide existed before then — and it continues to exist. Now, New Haven will provide more tools to help close that divide with a $250,000 federal grant.

KeyBank Provides $14.6 Million of Financing for Supportive Housing in Tacoma, Washington (Tacoma HA)

10.10.23

From KeyBank's press release:

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided $14.6 million financing for the construction of New Life Homes, a 60-unit low-income housing project on Hilltop in Tacoma, WA. This project will help to address the dire need for affordable housing serving individuals in recovery for substance abuse, those leaving the criminal justice system, formerly homeless persons, persons with disabilities, and veterans earning no more than 30% or 50% of AMI (Area Median Income).

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