DCHA Unveils New Command Center and Customer Solutions Center
5.26.21
From the District of Columbia Housing Authority's press release:
Members Making News
66 CLPHA Members Receive Emergency Housing Vouchers to Help House Over 28,000 Families Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness
5.19.21
On Monday, May 17, HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced the allocation of $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for 70,000 emergency housing vouchers (EHVs) for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Retiring THA director as unassuming as his ’82 Corolla. His legacy, though, shines through (Tacoma Housing Authority)
5.12.21
From The News Tribune:
Michael Mirra finally got the call-up he’s been waiting for, he joked late last week.
Five CLPHA Members Awarded Jobs Plus Grants
5.12.21
Four CLPHA Members Named to Second Moving to Work Cohort
5.12.21
HUD Announced Cuyahoga MHA Was Selected for the New Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration
5.11.21
From the Cuhyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority's press release:
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) has been selected to participate in HUD’s new Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Mobility Demonstration.
NYC announces free and low-cost internet for 13 housing developments (New York City Housing Authority)
5.11.21
From Cities Today:
Five vendors have signed agreements to offer high-speed internet access for up to 30,000 residents in 13 New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments.
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Office called it a “major milestone” in the implementation of the city’s Internet Master Plan for universal broadband.
Youth STIs Are at an All-Time High. A DC Program Shows Community Engagement Is Key to Fighting This Trend (DC Housing Authority)
5.11.21
From the Urban Institute:
More Than a Mural: How Arts and Culture Advance the Mission of the Seattle Housing Authority
5.11.21
From Shelterforce:
For many in the public housing realm, the arts and culture are nice-to-have amenities—a mural painted on a newly constructed building, perhaps, or a concert in a courtyard.
Vancouver Housing Authority offers rent discount to residents entering child care workforce
5.11.21
From Clark County Today:
The housing authority and its nonprofit Bridgeview are focused on helping those who are unemployed or underemployed build self-sufficiency
To build up the child care workforce, Vancouver Housing Authority is financially incentivizing tenants who become employed in a state-licensed child care facility.