Health
Housing Authority of the City of Austin awarded $750,000 St. David’s Foundation grant to advance “Housing + Health: ¡Adelante! Santa Rita Courts” initiative
From the Housing Authority of the City of Austin's press release:
The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) has been awarded a $750,000 grant from St. David’s Foundation to support the “Housing + Health: ¡Adelante! Santa Rita Courts” initiative. Over the next 12 months, this funding will help expand access to healthy, affordable housing options and related health services for low-to-moderate income families.
Highrise Health Alliance, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority Partnership Expanding Resident Mental Health Awareness and Support Programming
From the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority's website:
Late last year, the Highrise Health Alliance (HHA) received a $100,000 grant to further its work supporting MPHA resident health outcomes. After spending the last several months listening to residents’ priorities, the HHA is readying its plan to deploy this grant on a series of new and existing programs and initiatives that address residents’ top needs and concerns.
National Fair Housing Alliance Publishes Guide to Promoting Health Equity through Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH)
Housing Authority of the City of Austin Receives Nearly $800,000 in Grants from St. David's Foundation, HHS to Increase, Improve Services
From the Housing Authority of the City of Austin's press release:
Two significant grants totaling more than three-quarters of a million dollars will help provide transformational services for people assisted by the Housing Authority of the City of Austin.
Through its Austin Pathways subsidiary, HACA plans to increase its efforts focused on providing healthcare, as well as self-sufficiency education. Austin Pathways is a 501(c)(3) organization.
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Home Forward and Urban League of Portland Celebrate The Fairfield Apartments Grand Opening in Downtown Portland with Partners
From Home Forward's press release:
Community Members, Elected Officials Celebrate Completion of Housing Authority of the City of Austin’s Chalmers Courts Community
From the Housing Authority of the City of Austin's (HACA) press release:
An 8-year, resident-focused redevelopment of the Pathways at Chalmers Courts neighborhood in East Austin culminated Friday with a celebration to mark the completion of one of the largest projects to date for the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA).
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Offering Free Rides to Residents in Norfolk Food Deserts
From WTKR 3 News Norfolk:
If you live in neighborhoods like Huntersville, Franklin Arms or Calvert’s Square, running basic every day errands can be a real challenge, with the closest grocery store in some of these communities sitting multiple miles away. This is even more of an issue for seniors and for residents who can’t drive. Luckily, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority is stepping in to help.
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Unveils Born Learning Trail in Grandy Village
From WAVY 10 News Norfolk:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) partnered with the United Way of South Hampton Roads and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Virginia for a Born Learning Trail in Grandy Village.
Serving as an educational resource and an opportunity for community engagement, the Born Learning Trail is set to promote early childhood literacy, education and parental involvement.
Durham Housing Authority and CVS Health Break Ground on New Affordable Housing Community with On-Site Health, Workforce & Education Services
From the Durham Housing Authority's press release:
Tomorrow the public-private partnership of Laurel Street and the Durham Housing Authority (DHA) along with its tax credit equity partners, CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) and Red Stone Equity Partners, will join other community partners at a groundbreaking ceremony for Commerce Street Apartments, a mixed-income housing community located in downtown Durham.