Education

Chicago Housing Authority Summer Youth Programs Are on Track to Reach 10 Percent Participation Increase in 2024

8.6.24

From the Chicago Housing Authority's press release:

Davora Buchanan was shy while growing up in Trumbull Park Homes. She kept to herself and read. Then she attended CHA’s Learn and Earn program, where teenage students explore career fields like entrepreneurship, arts and technology while earning a paycheck.

INLIVIAN, Reentry Organization Offer Housing Support to Parents Experiencing Homelessness with Prior Convictions

8.6.24

From the Charlotte Observer:

A Charlotte-based reentry organization renewed a contract with Inlivian on July 3 to support families recognized by a federal law that ensures children lacking stable housing receive an education.

The Freedom Fighting Missionaries board of directors allocates the vouchers to families with children currently recognized by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Inlivian is a nonprofit formerly known as the Charlotte Housing Authority.

Dothan Housing Awards Scholarships to Three Exceptional High School Students, Reinforcing Commitment to Education and Community Support

7.23.24

From Dothan Housing's press release:

In an inspiring celebration of academic excellence and community support, Dothan Housing (DH) held its annual Susan Morrison Memorial Scholarship Awards Program on July 2, 2024, at the Michael C. Patton Event Center. The event honored three outstanding students from Dothan High School, recognizing their achievements and dedication to furthering their education.

Oklahoma City Housing Authority Hosts Summer Book Giveaway to Promote Literacy

7.15.24

From FOX 25 Oklahoma City:

More than 10,000 books are now in the hands of the Oklahoma City Housing Authority (OCHA). They started giving some away to children Monday afternoon.

The books are coming from a partnership with a national book giveaway program called the Book Rich Environments Initiative.

"I just like reading," Maddox, who received a book, said.

INLIVIAN Scholarship Program Marks 40 Years, 1,000 Student Recipients

6.10.24

From the Charlotte Observer:

Sometime in the early 1970s, John Crawford received an offer he couldn’t refuse.

The Charlotte Housing Authority approached him about a job working with families and children who lived in its dozens of complexes. Crawford, then a school teacher and coach, loved working with children. It was a natural fit and he accepted the offer.

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