Art show - Success!

Yes, you're seeing "Stars."

Just one piece from DHA inaugural Art Show, sponored by Resident Servives and (in part) by Target.

As the old saying goes ... a good time was had by all and we got some dandy coverage in the Durham Herald-Sun, too.

Thanks to DHA's own James McCullough, whose own art work was prominantly featured, for dreaming this idea into reality and to Resident Initiatives Coordinator Toni Mills for making it happen. More art makes a better community. Go forth and paint!

Art Show tomorrow at Oldham Towers

Take a look at this link for details on our first Art Show. Should be fun, admission's FREE (good price) and there will be refreshments provided by Target.

Come one, come all!

Good news - yeah!

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers are popping up all over! Check out this editorial from today's Herald-Sun.

Yep, we're on Twitter!

For quick updates and emergency info, track us on twitter at http://twitter.com/dhacomm

Resident Services Program Recognized at National Conference

The Durham Housing Authority accepted four merit awards from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) in recognition of Program Excellence at the NAHRO Summer Conference in Portland, Oregon. The Homeownership Institute was recognized for excellence in providing innovative and comprehensive training to help residents fulfill their goal of becoming "buyer ready." The LIVEWELL program was recognized for excellence in providing Elderly/Special Needs services and access to quality resources that are necessary for physical, social, and emotional enrichment. The ROSS Steps Plus is designed to help Public Housing residents attain economic self-sufficiency through job training and education development. The programs are administered through the ROSS Homeownership Program.

Community Learning Center programs offer academy enrichment to youth in four public housing communities. The Centers' success is due in part to collaborations with community partners and in-kind resources. All four programs received merit awards. LIVEWELL and the ROSS Homeownership programs were both nominated to receive an award of excellence.

Durham Housing Authority received two Glass Vase Excellence Awards from the Southeastern Regional Council National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (SERC NAHRO) in recognition of Program Innovation. The Homeownership Institute was recognized for excellence in providing innovative and comprehensive training to help residents fulfill their goal of becoming "buyer ready." The LIVEWELL program was recognized for excellence in providing Elderly/Special Needs services and access to quality resources that are necessary for physical, social, and emotional enrichment.

Crime Prevention Planning

On Thursday, June 25, DHA and the Durham Police Department conducted a strategic planning retreat that included dozens of public housing residents and managers as well as Durham Police Officers. there we a few opening remarks and the the group got straight to work - spending the whole day idetnifying key issues and breaking into groups to make plans to solve problems, set objectives and tactics for addressing the issue of crime in public housing communities.

The meeting was a big success, with a task force being appointed to go forward with plans for improvement. Mayor Bill Bell dropped by a couple of times to check in, DHA board members and a HUD official were also in attendance. DHA and the DPD are committed to public safety and this was a great launch of a new stage in our partnership.

Customer Service & Fraud - the tips just keep on comin'!

DHA's Customer Service and Fraud/Abuse tipline (919-667-2120) is providing our customers with a quick and easy method of reporting service issues and sending our "Deputy Dawg" Fraud Investigator into the field to stop program abuse.

We also have a toll-free number for your convenience,
877-DHA-3133. That's 877-342-3133.
Give us a ring!