Housing Highlights Volume 12, Issue 14
Newsletter
Inside This Issue
- Baseball Registration is open!
- Notice To Residents
- Yard of the Month
- All-Star Residents
- Coming This Spring!
- NRP Phase 2
- Resident Council
- The Survival Program
- Upcoming Events
- Door Decorating Contest
- Service Coordinators
- Kids' Corner
- FYI
Baseball Registration is Open!
Washinton Youth Baseball League
Baseball Registration is Open!
Register January 1 - February 16th
Tryouts March 2nd
4U - 15U Divisions
Come fall in love with the greatest game!
Register online, find us on Facebook or email with any questions! For scholarships available please email at the above address.
www.washingtonyouthbaseball.org
Applications can be picked up at 809 Pennsylvania Ave or any of the
Housing Manager's locations. You must provide the child's birth
certificate with the application. Washington Housing will cover the
registration fee ONLY. There may be some additional costs added. If you have questions, please contact Kimberly Grimes @ 252.644.2396.
Help Keep Our Kids Safe!
Please be mindful of this while traveling in residential areas.
Notice to Residents
Dear Residents:
Recently, there has been an uptick in calls complaining of loud music in the evening/night and suspected drug use within the communities. Please be considerate of your neighbors and keep the music at a level in which it will not infringe on the peaceful enjoyment of the premises for your neighbors.
This is a reminder that Washington Housing Authority may terminate the tenancy at any time for violations of the lease and failure to otherwise fulfill household obligations if the resident behavior disturbs other residents' peaceful enjoyment and is not conducive to maintaining the property in a decent, safe, and sanitary condition.Washington Housing Authority will terminate the lease when the WHA determines that a household member is illegally using a drug or if it is determined that a pattern of illegal use of a drug interferes with the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises by other residents.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at 252.644.2385 or jjenkins@wha-nc.org.
Thank you,
Jessica Jenkins
Director of Housing Services
On-Call Procedures
The Maintenance Technician has 30 minutes to respond by phone or arrive on-site to address emergency maintenance issues.
Emergency repairs are completed within 24 hours under these circumstances:
- Immediate threat to life, health, and safety
- Severe property damage
- Main sewer lines backing up
- Busted water heaters
- Water line breaks inside the unit
- Toilets stopped up or not flushing (Maintenance does not come out after 10:00 pm)
- Light switches or receptacles sparking fire or smoking (Electrical panels, etc...)
- Smoke detector beeping
- No heat October 15th-April 15th
- Windows or doors that cannot be secured
- Gas smells inside or outside the units
Anything not listed above is considered Non-Emergency (routine) and will be repaired within 30 days or less.Wayne Hill
Director of Maintenance
Yard of the Month
Congratulations
Sebrena Mallison, 1102 Cooper Street, for winning Yard of the Month!
All-Star Residents!
The Washington Housing Authority would like to recognize the following individuals for their excellent housekeeping skills and the eldest person in each AMP.
Very Clean List
Oak Crest
- Sebrena Mallison
- Mattie Gibbs
- Lena Davis
- Danielle Glass
- Martha Gorham
- Arthur Waltower
- Porschia Tripp
- Maude Keyes
- Mary Williams
- Kenneth Waters
- Stephanie Mallison
- Evelyn Moore
- Jimmy Boston
- James Flynn
- Latonia Bryant
- Shanice McCabe
- Odelia Hardy
- Lillian Bailey
- Ondra Spell
- Elizabeth Jarrett
- Paul Giles
- Rosetta Tucker
- Beverly Riddick
- Wanda Whitney
- Magnolia Spruill
- Gregory Gibbs
- Patricia Little
- Kayla Haywood
- Nikitia Keys
- Sarah Godley
- Lorraine Gordon
- Laura Grimsley
- Natalie Galbreith
- Latoya Edwards
- Bernice Oneal
- Willie Porter
- Nelda Windley
- Onterikah Mewborn
- Christal Fletcher
Eastern Village
- William Jenkins
- Janice Alligood
East Haven
- Sharion Winfield
- Lillian Boyd
Westbrooke
- Laquisha Gainer-Taylor
- Edward Corprew
- Velma Smith
- Victoria Greenway
- Alice Hopkins
Clifton Meadows
- Mike Rhem
- Frank "Greg" Sadler
- Linda Woods
- Rosalyn Cobb
- Mary Kenlaw
Oldest Birthday
Eastern Village
- Mildred Downing 89
- James Stanley 89
Eastern Village Annex
- John Soifils 77
East Haven
- Lillian Boyd 104
Old Fort
- Martha Little 95
Westbrooke
- Alice Hopkins 76
Coming This Spring!
Coming Spring 2024!
The Resident Council is honoring the memory of former WHA Commissioner Josephine Royster with a community garden at 105 W Seventh Street. Members of the Resident Council will look after the garden.
NRP Phase 2
Phase 2 Of The Neighborhood Revitalization Program Has Begun!
Photos were taken from the City of Washington's Facebook page.
A partnership between WHN, Inc. City of Washington, and the Neighborhood Revitalization Project (NRP), can assist with obtaining two types of assistance to help you purchase a home:
- Fixed Rate Loans with Down Payment Assistance (DPA)
- Several rate, loan and DPA options available.
- DPA can be up to $50,000.00 or 25% of the total loan amount.
- NC Home Advantage Mortgage Credit Certificates
- A special tax credit that reduces your federal income taxes every year
- For first-time buyers (those who have not owned a home in the last 3 years)
- Can be used with TSAHC's DPA
Contact us at 252.946.0061 to see what your next step is!
Resident Council
Please reach out to our office for the Resident Council Application
The following are members of the Washington Resident Council Board and Advisory Board:
Executive Staff /Advisory Board
- Ms. Lorriane Go rdon... President
- Ms. Ollie Faye Pri ce... Vice-President
- Ms. Lillian Bai ley... Treasurer
- Ms. Felecia W ard... Secretary
- Asst. Secretary... Vacant
- Parliamentary... Vacant
Advisory Board
- Ms. Joyce Eborn
- Ms. Velma Smith
- Ms. Sebrena Mallison
- Ms. Kimberly Grimes... Personnel Liaison for the Resident Council
- Executive Director... Personnel Liaison for the Advisory Board
Resident Council Members:
- Mr. Jimmy Boston
- Mr. John Hardy
The Survival Program
Beaufort County Edition
For Tweens and Teens
Elementary Session Ages 5-11
Topics
- Self-Esteem | 03/02/2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Peer Pressure | 03/16/2024 ' 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Mental Health | 04/13/2024 ' 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Abuse | 04/27/2024 ' 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Relationships | 05/01/2024 ' 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Subject matter is tailored to properly address the issues based on the age group attending each session.
Last day we party to celebrate workshop completion!
Open To The Public
Washington Housing Authority Central Office
809 Pennsylvania Ave.Workbooks provided for free for Washington Housing Authority youth in Public Housing, HCV (Section 8), and Clifton Meadows.
$10/workbook for all other students Must be paid by February 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Contact Alecia Rhoe at 252-644-6055 for payment info and to register.
Registration ends February 19, 2024 at 4:30 PMFor more info contact Latoya Alston
www.RisingFromTheShadows.net
Email Latoya Alston
252.227.0074
Washington, NC 27889Rising from the Shadows, LLC. (RFTS)
Upcoming Events
Pest Control Schedule
- January, March, May, July, September. Cleggs will come every Thursday. 1st Thursday = 155 Units
- Oak Crest: 115 Units
- East Haven: 40 Units
- 2nd Thursday = 142 Units
- Old Fort: 82 Units
- Clifton Meadows: 60 Units
- 3rd Thursday = 146 Units
- Westbrooke: 50 Units
- Eastern Village/Annex: 96 Units
Air Filters
- Air filters will be changed every other month. Please arrange to have an adult present with any minor child(ren).
Below is the schedule:
- Clifton Meadows - 1st week, every other month
- Oakcrest - 1st week, every other month
- Old Fort - 2nd week, every other month
- East Haven & Eastern Village - 3rd week, every other month
- Westbrooke - 4th week, every other month
A Message from Housing Managers
Interim
If you have a change in your household, you must call your Housing Manager to report that change. You must complete an Interim Form and provide written proof of the change. Examples of changes: Increase or decrease in income, Remove or add household members, Pet, Vehicle, School enrollment, school graduation, etc. See Housing Manager For Details.Community Service
If you are 18 or older and have no income, you must complete 8 hours per month of Community Service. It must be documented in writing and/or on letterhead from the organization for which you provided Community Service.
You must provide SNAP letter to be exempt, etc. See Housing Manager For Details.
Employment Readiness Workshop
Enroll In ROSS Today!
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Resident Council Meetings
From the comfort of your home!
Meetings held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12:00 PM.
Virtually and In-Person
Zoom Information:
Virtual Meeting ID: 236 582 3004
Passcode: RCABConference Number: 301.715.8592
Passcode: 424853In-person at Old Fort Community Center 204 W. 9th Street or Main Office Conference Room: 809 Pennsylvania Ave. Every other month.
***You must download the zoom app to join virtually***
Staff Door Decorating Contest
1st Place
Darrius Whitley
Procurement Specialist
2nd Place
Martina Nelson
Section 8 Placement Specialist
3rd Place
Sandra Simpson
HR/Accounting Specialist
Kimberly Grimes
FSS Coordinator
LaTonia McCoy
Office Services Assistant
Megan McLawhorn
Housing Clerk
Service Coordinators
NC 360 Appreciation Breakfast Event
Attended by Kimberly Grimes and Alecia Rhoe. They honored those who give back to the community and partnerships.
Kimberly Grimes in attendance to 2023 SERC Fall Workshop Conference in Hilton Head, SC.
FYI!
Upcoming Board Meetings
- February 22nd - Westbrooke
- April 25th - Central Office
- June 27th - East Haven
- August 22nd - Central Office
- October 24th - Old Fort
- December 19th - Westbrooke
The Board Meetings will be held every other month. Dates are subject to change due to weather or holidays.
2024 Holiday Closings
- January 15, 2024- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 19, 2024 - President's Day
- March 29, 2024- Good Friday
- May 27, 2024- Memorial Day
- June 19, 2024- Juneteenth Day
- July 4, 2024- Independence Day
- September 2, 2024- Labor Day
- October 14, 2024- Columbus Day
- November 11, 2024- Veteran's Day
- November 28-November 29, 2024- Thanksgiving Day & Day After
- December 24-December 26, 2024- Christmas Break
WHA Online Payments
- Step 1: Visit www.washingtonhousingauthority.org
- Step 2: Click Pay Online
- Step 3: Sign up for your account
- Step 4: Log into your account, Tenant "Make Payment"
All online payments will charge a $2.00 convenience fee.
Email Confirmation will serve as your receipt of payment.
Employment Opportunities
- Full-Time Maintenance Mechanic 1
- Part-Time Maintenance Mechanic 1
Apply on NCWorks.gov
If your vehicle is towed from "No Parking" zones, you may contact George Stokes of Stokes Towing and Recovery, to make arrangements to pick it up. He can be reached at 910.770.2194.
Deborah Rodgers
Monday-Friday (Oak Crest)
Julie Finn:
Clifton Meadows 8:30-5:00 pm
Amie Bryant:
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday (Westbrooke)
Tuesday & Thursday (Old Fort)
Towanna Williams:
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday (East Haven)
Tuesday & Thursday (Eastern Village & Eastern Village Annex)
WHA Phone Number
252.946.0061
Website
www.washingtonhousingauthority.orgCity of Washington
Non-Emergency Number
252.946.1444
WHA Maintenance Line
252.946.9977
WHA Maintenance AFTER HOURS Line
252.944.5283