Houston Housing Authority

Funding from the State of Texas, City of Houston, Harris County Saves At-Risk Permanent Supportive Housing

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Temenos Community Development Corporation (CDC) in partnership with The NHP Foundation ("NHPF"), a national not-for-profit provider of affordable housing, announced the opening of Rasmus-Temenos, 95 Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) apartments at a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony today.

Key Points: 
  • Funding for this transformative project includes significant contributions from the City of Houston Housing and Community Development, with $12.5 million allocated, and $11 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Disaster Recovery from Harris County.
  • These critical funds, approved by the Texas General Land Office (GLO), underscore the government's commitment to supporting initiatives that address homelessness and housing insecurity.
  • Temenos CDC, known for its mission-driven approach to affordable housing and supportive services, has played a pivotal role in championing this initiative.
  • Eva Thibaudeau, CEO of Temenos CDC, highlighted the cooperative nature of the project and thanked all funding partners for their support.

Houston Housing Authority Partners with Cardiac Solutions to Pioneer Life-Saving Initiative: Install AEDs in All Public Housing Complexes

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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HOUSTON, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) and Cardiac Solutions have partnered to achieve a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first housing agency in North America to install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) with LUCAS compression devices and AED Sentinel camera remote monitoring for all AEDs in all of its public housing complexes.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) and Cardiac Solutions have partnered to achieve a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first housing agency in North America to install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) with LUCAS compression devices and AED Sentinel camera remote monitoring for all AEDs in all of its public housing complexes.
  • SCA occurs approximately once every 34 seconds in the United States, making it imperative to have life-saving equipment readily available in public spaces.
  • "By installing AEDs in all our public housing complexes, we are empowering our communities and enhancing our emergency response capabilities to save lives."
  • Jon Seale, CEO of Cardiac Solutions, expressed his support for the HHA's initiative: "The Houston Housing Authority's commitment to safety and readiness is commendable.

10X-NBA ALL-STAR JAMES HARDEN'S IMPACT13 FOUNDATION TEAMS UP WITH BARBANCOURT FONDATION TO INTRODUCE A NEW PLAYGROUND IN PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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HOUSTON, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This past weekend, 10x-NBA All-Star, basketball legend, entrepreneur, and philanthropist James Harden's Impact13 Foundation teamed up with The Barbancourt Fondation to open a brand-new playground in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This past weekend, 10x-NBA All-Star, basketball legend, entrepreneur, and philanthropist James Harden's Impact13 Foundation teamed up with The Barbancourt Fondation to open a brand-new playground in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
  • Impact13 and the Barbancourt Fondation introduced the new park with a community event on Saturday attended by 416 children from the neighborhood as well as media and friends.
  • Regarding the opening, President of Fondation Barbancourt Delphine Gardère commented, "We are so excited to create this space in the community.
  • Impact13's Pilar Donnelly added, "James and Impact13 have an incredible collaborative partnership with the Barbancourt Fondation.

10X-NBA ALL-STAR JAMES HARDEN'S IMPACT13 FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH HOUSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY TO REVITALIZE & REOPEN CUNEY HOMES BASKETBALL COURT

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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HOUSTON, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday February 27th, 10x-NBA All-Star, basketball legend, entrepreneur, and philanthropist James Harden's Impact13 Foundation just joined forces with the Houston Housing Authority to reinvigorate, recharge, and revive Cuney Home's Basketball Court.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday February 27th, 10x-NBA All-Star, basketball legend, entrepreneur, and philanthropist James Harden's Impact13 Foundation just joined forces with the Houston Housing Authority to reinvigorate, recharge, and revive Cuney Home's Basketball Court.
  • of Houston Housing Authority), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Pilar Donnelly (Impact13), Sakara Ross (SNR Construction), Shareeduh McGee-Tate (George Floyd family), and Henry Agim.
  • The event included a thoughtful press conference followed by the unveiling of the revitalized Cuney Home's Basketball Court.
  • Watching Impact13 and Houston housing Authority unite to better the city of Houston is an inspiration to everyone.

Houston Housing Authority Reopens Public Housing Waitlist for First Time Since 2018

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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HOUSTON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Houston Housing Authority (HHA) is reopening its public housing waitlist on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 12:00 p.m. CT through Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 4:00 p.m. CT. The agency temporarily closed its waitlist in 2018, in response to Houston's growing affordable housing shortage. All eligible low-income households, seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply online at housingforhouston.com or in person at HHA's Administrative Office.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Houston Housing Authority (HHA) is reopening its public housing waitlist on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 12:00 p.m. CT through Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 4:00 p.m. CT.
  • The agency temporarily closed its waitlist in 2018, in response to Houston's growing affordable housing shortage.
  • The waitlist and portal will also include the ability to apply to multiple HHA properties using a single application.
  • "Houston is experiencing one of the nation's worst affordable housing shortages right now," HHA President and CEO David A.

Houston Housing Authority Announces Two Senior Vice Presidents

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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HOUSTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cupid Alexander comes to HHA after nearly 20 years of working with housing authorities across the country in Oregon, Washington, and Texas. His priorities have exemplified community-centered proactive housing solutions for the most income-restricted people. In 2017, Mr. Alexander was the recipient of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment (NAHRO) "National Emerging Leader" award and is now a current NAHRO board member. Most recently, he was the Assistant Director of Housing and Planning for the City of Austin, TX. "A city's most important and valuable infrastructure is its people," says Alexander. "I look forward to serving HHA residents to create sustainable and thriving communities. With our dedicated staff and community partners, including our regional government leaders, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and the caring residents of Houston – we will fulfill the critical mission of HHA."

Key Points: 
  • The Houston Housing Authority welcomes Cupid Alexander and Khadija Darr as the Senior Vice Presidents of the executive leadership team.
  • HOUSTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cupid Alexander comes to HHA after nearly 20 years of working with housing authorities across the country in Oregon, Washington, and Texas.
  • She joins HHA after her previous role as CFO for the Lake County Housing Authority in Illinois, and brings over 15 years of experience in the financial industry.
  • About Houston Housing Authority : HHA provides affordable homes and services to more than 60,000 low-income Houstonians, including over 17,000 families housed through the Housing Choice Voucher Program as well as another 5,700 living in 25 public housing and tax credit developments around the city.

Greystone Provides $49 Million HUD-Insured Loan for Acquisition of Houston Affordable Housing Property

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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The non-recourse, fixed-rate, 35-year loan for The Life at Westpark secures the affordable housing property with long-term FHA financing.

Key Points: 
  • The non-recourse, fixed-rate, 35-year loan for The Life at Westpark secures the affordable housing property with long-term FHA financing.
  • Loans are offered through Greystone Servicing Company LLC, Greystone Funding Company LLC and/or other Greystone affiliates.
  • In 2019, Olive Tree launched a dedicated Affordable Housing platform with the core mission to preserve and rehabilitate affordable housing communities.
  • Since inception, Olive Tree has acquired over 13,500 units of workforce and affordable housing across 8 states and growing.

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas Hosts Virtual Fair Housing Education Summit With Key Partners Attended by 600+ Housing Professionals

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas (DHA) in collaboration with other organizations hosted a virtual Fair Housing Education Summit which was attended by more than 600 housing professionals.

Key Points: 
  • DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas (DHA) in collaboration with other organizations hosted a virtual Fair Housing Education Summit which was attended by more than 600 housing professionals.
  • The Fair Housing Education committee was able to bring together a diverse and experienced group of experts to provide the most current guidance on todays critical Fair Housing issues.
  • The virtual Fair Housing Education Summit covered pertinent updates to key Fair Housing considerations including accommodations, rights of families with children, sex discrimination, criminal records policy and fair housing enforcement.
  • We are thrilled at the participation in our first Fair Housing Education Summit, said David Zappasodi, chief operating officer for DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas.

Houston Housing Authority Board of Directors Announces David A. Northern, Sr. as President & CEO

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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A demonstrated leader in the affordable housing sector, Northern is the current president of Public Housing Authorities Directors Association, an organization of 1,900 member housing agencies representing more than 1.9 million low-income housing units throughout the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • A demonstrated leader in the affordable housing sector, Northern is the current president of Public Housing Authorities Directors Association, an organization of 1,900 member housing agencies representing more than 1.9 million low-income housing units throughout the U.S.
  • In his previous role as Executive Director and CEO of the Housing Authority of Champaign County in Illinois, he was appointed by Governor J.B. Pritzker to the State Housing Task Force, and he was elected to the Illinois Housing Council's Board of Directors.
  • "I'm honored to lead HHA in its efforts to ensure more Houstonians have access to quality affordable housing and beneficial programs that address the City's immediate and long-term housing needs," says Northern.
  • Houston Housing Authority (HHA) provides affordable homes and services to more than 60,000 low-income Houstonians, including over 17,000 families housed through the Housing Choice Voucher Program as well as another 5,700 living in 25 public housing and tax credit developments around the city.

Funding from the State of Texas, City of Houston, Harris County Saves At-Risk Permanent Supportive Housing

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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At the same time, 15 existing units for people experiencing homelessness will be completely rebuilt as part of the project.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, 15 existing units for people experiencing homelessness will be completely rebuilt as part of the project.
  • The new 95-home community called Temenos Place Apartments, will be Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) focused on reducing homelessness in Houston.
  • Funding for the project includes: $12.5 million From The City of Houston Housing and Community Development and $11 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG ) funding for Disaster Recovery from Harris Country.
  • Both City and County CDBG awards were approved by the Texas General Land Office (GLO).