Members Making News

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).

Pittsburgh Housing Authority guides Steubenville council on neighborhood planning grant process

10.10.23

From WTO9 News Steubenville:

The Pittsburgh Housing Authority provided pointers to Steubenville City Council on Tuesday regarding the High Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant that council received in January. This is the first phase of grants the city can receive.

The housing authority has plenty of experience, as it’s received the planning grant in the past. Most recently, it is the recipient for the Choice Implementation Grant, which was for $50 million.

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