of Affordable HousingCelebrating 71 Years of Caringa newsletter for the residents and employees

of the Asheville Housing Authority

Gene Bell . . . Chief Executive OfficerDavid Nash . . . Chief Operating Officer

Commissioners Chair . . . Brian WeinkleVice Chair . . . Cindy McMahonStewart DaleJonathan GloverDarryl Hart

May 2011

HACA’s Terrie Williams, Brooke Crompton, David Wright, and Kathy McDonald serve on the Goodwill Business Advisory Board (BAC) to provide advice and counsel to Goodwill Industries staff, serve as role models for program participants, to educate the business world and community about Goodwill’s mission and services, and to establish and maintain a network for the successful

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Making Organizing Your Home Fun for the Family

“My mom really likes to clean, and today she learned how to make it fun for me to help her,” says a young participant at the recently held Parent Workshop held at the Children First/CIS Project MARCH Learning Center at Deaverview. The workshop was facilitated by Crystal Davis, the Children First/CIS Parent Coordinator at the Deaverview Learning Center, and focused on tips and techniques on how parents can organize their home and involve their children in the process.

Davis suggested that the parents make cleaning fun for their children by playing dance music while cleaning, using a reward system for timely completion of tasks, and creating a colorful Chore Chart and letting the children choose which tasks they would like to complete for the week. During the workshop, the parents created a Weekly Chore Chart they could take home and start implementing immediately.

Kids and Cupcakes!Students enrolled in the Children First/Communities In

Schools (CIS) of Buncombe County Project MARCH Learning Centers were able to experience a rare behind the scenes tour of local business Short Street Cakes thanks to the generosity of owner, Jodi Rhoden. The students were split into groups of ten and Rhoden gave two tours a day for three days to all 60 children enrolled in the learning centers. The students toured the commercial kitchen, learned about the different ingredients that go into the cupcake recipes, and finished with their very own cupcake creation. Rhoden then answered questions from the students, such as the strangest flavored cupcake she had ever made. The answer was bacon.

“This was such a great experience for our children,” says Children First/CIS Project MARCH Coordinator Barbara Norton. “It really opened their eyes to how a business is run, along with showing them that you can turn something you are passionate about, like baking, into a business. When the children are baking, it is a fun way to include learning and using their math and science skills without even knowing it. You never know what kind of seeds are planted when you give children opportunities like this.”

Project MARCH Brings Children and Adults Together for a Learning Experience that is Fun

Short Street Cakes owner, Jodi Rhoden, shows some of the students enrolled in the Children First/CIS Project MARCH Learning Center a behind-the-scenes look at a commercial bakery.

The parents work on creating a Weekly Chore Chart at the Parent Workshop held at the Children First/CIS Project MARCH Learning Center at Deaverview. The chart will help them assign weekly tasks their family can complete to help maintain their home.

A child enrolled in the Children First/CIS Project MARCH Learning Center at Deaverview watches intently as a cake is being decorated at Short Street Cakes.

Congratulations to Lyndia Parker and Donna McKinley on their retirement from the Asheville Housing Authority.

Parker, who served HACA for 44 years, spent most of her career in the Accounting Department — serving many years as Comptroller.

McKinley, Inspection Coordinator for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, served since 1987.

Both will be truly missed and we wish them good health and happiness for many years to come.

employment of program graduates. The BAC network enables Goodwill to track labor market trends and continually develop programs to effectively address the needs of the business community.

FSS Coordinator for Public Housing, Terrie Williams, said, “I think that most people have a misconception about what Goodwill does and the people that it serves. Most people think that Goodwill only serves people with disabilities of some kind. They don’t know that they can go to Goodwill to receive services to prepare them to be able to write

resumes, prepare for job interviews, acquire a GED, and also receive specialized training in different fields that will prepare them to get a job, or a better paying job. Several of our residents have been able to take advantage of the many different services that Goodwill has to offer. The word is finally getting out there that Goodwill is not only for people with disabilities, but for anyone seeking to prepare themselves to have a better future.”

Brooke Crompton, explained, “As Employment and Training Coordinator, I attend the Goodwill BAC Meetings to connect with local resource providers and employers. I have found that being a part of this group has connected me with several partners in the community which have assisted residents in gaining valuable training opportunities and jobs.”

David Wright, Property Manager Assistant - AMP 2, and past BAC Chairman, believes the services Goodwill provides are crucial to the upward mobility of Housing residents and others seeking a helping hand in our community. Goodwill Industry services definitely improve resident opportunities for self sufficiency. He served over five years as Chair of the local BAC and continues to serve as a Board member.

Kathy McDonald, who coordinates services for HACA’s elderly and disabled, said she refers residents to Goodwill for all kinds of job-related issues, from providing job skills training to helping individuals create a resume, applying for jobs online, and ultimately to finding a job.

Edward Green 01David Baxter 05Martha Cook 07Douglas Grant 09Gladys House 11Robert Bitting 13Michael Campbell 13Christopher Reeves 13Rebecca Thompson 13Jeffrey Wilson 13Nettie Boseman 16Clarence Barnard 21Cornelia Battle 21Richard Marvels 21Ronnie Gillespie 27Steven Sluder 28Tiara Mitchell 29Johnnie Shider 29

David Wright, HACA Property Manager Assistant - AMP 2, holds the plaque presented in honor of his service and dedication for over five years as Chair of the local Goodwill Business Advisory Board by Goodwill Industries of North Carolina.

HACAMaking it possible for kids to have beds to jump on!

MAy 9

Minnie Jones Health Center offers Quality,

Affordable Health CareWestern North Carolina

Community Health ServicesMinnie Jones Health Center

257 Biltmore Ave. (Medical and Dental Care) 285-0622264 Haywood Rd. (Behavioral Health Care) 285-0622

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Urgent Care — $5 per visit (Medical) and $10 per visit (Dental)Scheduled Appointments — $10 per visit (the fee is waived if patient keeps their appointment and is on-time). Dental Care — $20 (Comprehensive Oral Evaluation) and $15 (Dental Hygiene) * Restorative, Surgical and Rehabilitative procedures according to fee schedule.Pharmacy — Fees are at our actual cost. * We waive or reduce prescription fees for patients who are unable to pay the full cost if they meet qualifications.Health Insurance is accepted.

Open Monday - Friday (except holidays) 8 AM - 5 PM

The Asheville Buncombe Institute of Parity Achievement

has teamed up with the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville and Building Bridges of Asheville to present a series of “Community Block Parties.” These block parties will provide Housing Authority residents with a fun occasion to learn about local health resources, healthy nutrition options, and to participate in health screenings. Free music and food will be provided. The WOW bus from Park Ridge will be doing free screenings for cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. RESIDENTS CAN EARN COMMuNITY SERVICE HOuRS FOR ATTENDANCE. May 14 — 1-3 pm Klondyke Apartments’ Office Parking LotJune 18 — 8 am -1 pm Reid Memorial Recreation Center July 9 — 1-3 pm Aston Park Tower Apartments’ Parking LotAugust 13 — 1-3 pm Pisgah View Apartments’ Community CenterSeptember 10 — 1-3 pm Hillcrest Apartments’ Community Center

*Contact Kathy McDonald at 239-3517 for more information.

SHAIKELA DAVIS, son of Alicia Moss, a

resident of Klondyke’s Scattered Sites,

has accepted a full scholarship to play

football at Mars Hill College.

BLOCK PARTIES PLANNED IN HACA COMMuNITIES

Monday — Thursday

The Voice of Affordable Housing is published monthly by the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville. We welcome news and calendar events. Submissions are subject to editing and approval. Please send information to 165 S. French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC 28802, or fax to 828-254-2276 by May 6 for the June edition.

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