At John Jay College, we know our diversity is our strength. A vital component of this diversity comes from our proud immigrant community. Over 30 percent of John Jay’s student body identifies as an immigrant, a number that swells when you consider students who are children of immigrants. In an effort to recognize, celebrate and […]
A trio of Democratic lawmakers are calling for extended protections for social housing residents to “provide them with the tools to improve the quality of their housing.” The Tenant Empowerment Act aims to hold the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and providers “accountable for poor housing conditions,” according to a press release announcing […]
The Wilmington Housing Authority is considering demolishing the Hillcrest complex. (Photo: Peyton Furtado / WWAY) WILMINGTON, North Carolina (STARNEWS) – More than 250 social housing units in Wilmington could be demolished to make way for new mixed-use and mixed-income development in the years to come. The Wilmington Housing Authority is seeking to demolish the 256 […]
From the patio filled with potted plants to the neat piles of history and architecture books in the living room, it’s clear that Royce McLemore is proud of her apartment in Marin City. But in the kitchen, the 78-year-old HLM only sees what needs to be fixed. “There is flooding here because of the plumbing […]
MetroHealth receives federal funds to provide low-cost, high-speed Internet access to residents of public housing. The pilot program will use $ 901,000 of a three-year Federal Communications Commission (FCC) grant to provide Internet to residents of Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) buildings. “It is extremely important to fight the digital divide. Once people are connected, […]
He is the general manager of the famous Meenakshi salon and academy, director of the all-inclusive Tuteja academy and president of the NGO AASHAYEIN. Yash Tuteja is an entrepreneur by profession and a social entrepreneur by passion. What started early on as a willingness to help the poor developed into many milestones as Mr. Tuteja […]
The Glendale Housing Authority will begin accepting pre-applications to set up waiting lists for its public housing voucher and housing choice programs starting Monday, July 12. The pre-application process will remain open until Monday August 2. Glendale offers two long-term housing solutions for income-eligible households. The Housing Choice Voucher program offers a voucher to eligible […]
On Wednesday morning, state and local authorities opened Capstone at Kinsey Cove, formerly Johnson Homes. Dothan Housing Authority Director Sam Crawford speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for Capstone at Kinsey Cove, formerly Johnson Homes, on Wednesday morning. ‘Transformation’ was the buzzword of the day at a groundbreaking event at Dothan’s largest public housing complex, formerly […]
BALTIMORE (WJZ) – The Maryland Public Service Commission announced $ 83 million in state funding to help Maryland residents pay their overdue utility bills. “Today’s disbursement of millions of dollars in aid will help tens of thousands of needy families in Maryland lift themselves out of a mountain of utility debt,” said Jason M. Stanek, […]
Calvert County Commissioner Tim Hutchins (middle) with the rest of the council. PRINCE FREDERICK, Maryland – Calvert County Commissioner Thomas “Tim” Hutchins[R-District 2] Officially stepping down from his post on June 28 because he could not meet his standards as a commissioner. Hutchins quit because he felt he could no longer handle the physical and […]
The letter telling Tracey Myles public housing was on the horizon appeared in April, during a period of homelessness that lasted for months. Key points: Urban priority housing applicants in the Northwest Territories face an average wait time of 23 months NT government says housing department operates on “failed model” But social service groups question […]
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RENO, Nevada (KOLO) – Families struggling with housing in our area can now begin the process to secure a permanent place to live. The waiting lists for the Reno Housing Authority’s Housing Choice and Public Housing Voucher program are now open. “Opening waiting lists provides an additional resource for individuals and families struggling to obtain […]
Image source: ANI The government of Andhra Pradesh has spent 1,30,000 rupees on social assistance programs in the past 2 years: Minister Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kurasala Kannababu said on Tuesday that the state government had spent Rs 1,30,000 crore on various social assistance programs over the past two years, unlike the previous government which […]
Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kurasala Kannababu said on Tuesday that the state government had spent Rs 1,30,000 crore on various social assistance programs over the past two years, unlike the previous government which left a debt of Rs 1 50,000 crore using personal needs in the name of public welfare. “The YSRCP government has prioritized […]