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750 Pearl Nix Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501 770-536-1294 www.gainesvillehousing.org
Spring 2016
WANTED: Join the Boys & Girls Club (1-12 graders)The Boys & Girls Club of Hall County (BGC) operates an after-school program for GHA kids with recreation, homework tutoring and other programs. (Middle and high school kids meet at the BGC Teen Center).Elementary, K-5 kids: from bus drop-off, at 3:05,until 6pm. Kids will receive one hour of tutoring, “PowerHour” four times a week, and other BGC programming. To learn more contact Maria at [email protected] or call 770-536-1294 ext. 22201 Get your child involved today!
WANTED: ‘BLING’ Girls’ club now forming at Harrison Square Girls grades 6-12: You’re invited to join the new girl’s club “BLING” (Building Leaders in North Georgia), just for girls. This club teaches leadership, responsibility, hygiene and much more – with dancing, mentoring and homework help. To learn more, contact Maria at [email protected] or call 770-536-1294 ext. 22201; or Jim at [email protected] or call 770-536-1294 ext. 211.
WANTED: Apply now for the RISE Summer Program GHA’s rising first-through-sixth graders are invited to apply for RISE, the awesome summer program for kids designed by Brenau University to combat summer learning loss while featuring field trips, swimming, recreation and more. Students are so busy having fun they don’t realize they are learning! RISE runs June 6-July 15 at Melrose Apartments and Fair Street School in Gainesville. For more info, visit www.RiseSummerProgram.com or contact Maria at [email protected] or call 770-536-1294 ext. 22201.
Almost 500 GHA students attend Gainesville City Schools, so it’s important to work closely with the schools to ensure best results. To that end, we’re part-nering with the GCS to reinforce the STEAM model (science, technology, engineering, art and math) which blends the creativity of the artist with the skills of the scientist or technologist. This strategy prepares stu-dents for inventive problem solv-ing needed in the current work-force. Our art classes at Harrison Square and Atlanta Street focus art lessons on exploring sub-jects such as geometry, physics, reading comprehension, social studies and other subjects. If interested, come to Harri-son Square office at 5:30pm on Wednesdays. Or, contact Jim at [email protected] or 770-536-1294 ext. 211.
New Club for Tween and Teen Girls Only
Summerfun for
GHA kids
After School Fun at Melrose
WANTED: Creative Thinkers!
Students explore geom-etry and other subjects using art at Harrison Square Apartments.
Join the New Kid’s Club ‘Creative Thinkers’
Atlanta Street updateResidents are beginning to be moved from the Green Hunter Homes (Atlanta Street Apartments) and residents will be alerted when vouchers are available, as they are expected in the near future.The schedule for the process is:2016: January – October: Relocation November: Demolition2017: January 2017: Construction2018: January 2018: Move-In Phase 1*Tentative DatesPlease call if you have concerns or questions at 770-536-1294.
Pearl Nix Parkway Wall may get colorful mosaic mural Don’t be surprised to see a colorful mural going up during the next few months on a section of the Pearl Nix Parkway barrier wall beside Melrose Apartments. Artist Mary Hull (who teaches art at Harrison Square Apart-ments) has created a mural design (at right) that will use mosiac tile. The mural project is funded by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce’s Vision 2030 Public Art, and is part of a county-wide effort to brighten the land-scape and inspire with artful expressions.
Annual UPCS inspections and re-certifications are coming – Watch for your letter in the mailResidents of Melrose, Banks, Summit, Johnson, Jesse Jewell, Collins Circle, Will, MLK., Pine and Rainey Street Apartments: Look for a letter in the mail in March that schedules your inspec-tion during May 25-27. Recertification times will be set also. •To learn more about preparing for inspection, visit us online at: http://www.gainesvillehousing.org/fullpanel/uploads/files/pre-pareforinspoections.pdf. •To see a sample of a re-certification letter, please visit: http://www.gainesvillehousing.org/fullpanel/uploads/files/recertification-letter.pdf
At right: Mural design by artist Mary Hull
WANTED: Kids, join the SHINE program at Harrison Square Apartments For kids K-12, get in on the after-school fun at Harrison Square with SHINE – movie events, cookie decorating, arts and crafts, and an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. SHINE is a faith-based, after-school program that offers homework-help, arts and crafts, Led by Amy and Jack Bentley, volunteers from In His Name Church; and tutors from University of North Georgia.WHEN: Currently, SHINE occurs on Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:30-5pm. Soon, it will expand to four days a week, Mon-day – Thursday. Flyers will be distributed when the new schedule is established. Also, special Saturday activities are planned once a month such as: movie events, cookie decorating, arts and crafts, and the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19th. These event details will be posted at the community center.WHERE: SHINE meets on the Harrison Square playground when weather permits and at the Harrison Square Community Center on wet and cold days. FOR MORE INFORMATION: contact Amy Bentley at [email protected]
SHINE Summer ProgramOpen to all kids K-12, dates and times to be determined. Contact Jack and Amy at [email protected]
Join us foryear-round after-school
activities and summer fun at
Harrison Square
Staff SnapshotsMeet a couple of staff folks that make the GHA a success:
Meet Hilda Cardenas, Asset Manager for
Melrose Apartments, Tower Heights, Summit
St., Johnson, Will, MLK, Pine, Collins Circle and
Rainey Street Apartments
Meet Edward Parker, Maintenance, who keeps
Atlanta Street (Green Hunter Homes) in good
working order.
Will, MLK and Pine St. renovations are underway now Residents living in Will, MLK and Pine Street are in the midst of a complete interior renovation, including new heat and air systems, new applicances, wall paint, granite countertops and other amenities. The Will Street phase is complete and work at the other sites is underway. Watch this area to see exterior beautification work in the near future. Below: Talk a peek inside the renovated apartments. The floors are covered with heavy vinyl that gives the appear-ance of wood and stone – while being super easy to clean and extremely durable to scuffs and foot traffic wear. The kitchen appliances complement the new cabinets and granite counter tops, and the central heat and air system venting is concealed within a bookcase. The bathrooms are fitted with sturdy and efficient hardware.
How to call in for Repairsn All Work orders must be called in at 770 536-1295.n Non-emergency Work orders will be completed within 5 days.n Emergency Work orders will be completed with 24 hours.*Please see Resident Guide book for all charges.
HUD names Gainesville Housing Authority a ‘High Performer” The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop-ment (HUD) rated the Gainesville Housing Authority as a “High Performer” (Public Housing Assessment System, PHAS, for FY 2015). Announced 12/21/2015 The assessment reviews critical areas of operation, includ-ing physical conditions, management, financial responsibility, occupancy rate and adherence to federal guidelines. The “High Performer” designation is the highest ranking awarded to a public housing agency with the assessment.
Permits for outdoor gatherings If you plan on having a outdoor gathering on one of the Gainesville Housing Authority campuses, you must obtain a permit from the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) and permission from the GHA. For GHA permission, call Jim Chapman at 770-536-1294 ext. 211.To apply online, please visit http://www.gainesville.org/special-event-application/ Residents who hold outdoor gatherings without a permit may receive a fine for unau-thorized tents, damage to grass or other GHA property.
YES! success: Expanding the club from Atlanta St. to Harrison Square ApartmentsThe YES! club (Young Entrepreneurs Succeed) launched at Atlanta Street (Green Hunter Homes) has proven such a success that the club was recently expanded into Harrison Square Apartments. The goal of the club is to prepare young GHA residents to be young entrepreneurs through direct training, field trips and meeting local successful people in a variety of businesses. The club is led by Jananne Waller, who also leads other educational programs at GHA.
Nominate a student for YES! at Harrison Square. A few spaces are still open. To learn more, call Jim at 770-536-1294 ext. 211 or email [email protected].
Need job training/more education? Let us connect you to a techni-cal degree and/or college… for free (really!) Georgia’s Workforce Devel-opment Program: Adults/Dislocat-ed Workers and Youth Georgia Mountains Workforce Development (GMWD) administers the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program and is funded by the federal government.Programs Offered•Adult Services ( ages 18+): • College Assistance: Tuition, Books, Supplies, Childcare, Transportation Cost• GED Assistance: GED Test Fees, Childcare, Transportation Cost • Requires applicants to attend over-view session•Tuesdays at 10am, 1310 West Ridge Road, 30501. You must call 770-538-2727 to register for session. No drop-ins.• Eligibility requirements vary by each program Youth Services (ages 16-24): • College Assistance: Tuition, Books, Supplies, Childcare, Transportation Cost• GED Assistance: GED Test Fees, Childcare, Transportation Cost• Credit Recovery: Incentives for
earning High School Credits• Independent Living/ Mentoring• Youth Program Eligibility:• Resident of a GMWD County or Homeless• Between the ages of 16-24• And have ONE, or more qualifying need for service:• High School Drop-out• Foster or Emancipated youth• Homeless or Run Away• Pregnant or Parenting• Involved in the justice system• Documented Disability
How do I sign up?• Adult Services: You must attend an overview session, Tuesdays at 10am, 1310 Ridge Road. Call 770-538-2727 to register. NO DROP-INS!• Youth Services: Call Samantha Bolling at 770-538-2727• Once you have attended an overview and filled out the documentation they provide, you must have your Georgia Mountains Workforce Development (GMWD) application and required documentation complete to be considered for GMWD assistance with tuition, required books and supplies by end of business day (6:00 PM) on the following dates:Registration Deadlines:• Summer Semester 2016 – Thursday, April 7th• Fall Semester 2016—Wednesday, July 13th• Spring Semester 2017—Tuesday, November 15thNeed help getting started?• Maria Calkins, Gainesville Housing Authority – Resident Services at [email protected] or 404-358-3558
HoPe @ Harrison SquareThis newly-forming club for 6-12 graders aims to help increase the graduation rate among Hispanic stu-dents. For more info, contact [email protected].
Melrose Moms Club For moms and kids, birth to 4 years. Games, refreshments, parenting skills, oppor-tunities. Wednesdays @ 10am at Pearl Nix Computer Room, be-ginning March 16.
Interested in forming a soccer team at Melrose or Harrison Square?
We are looking for coaches and soccer players of all ages at Melrose and Harrison Square. To learn more, call Jim at 770-536-1294 ext. 211 or email [email protected].
Interested in Ballet?There is an opportunity to offer ballet classes for kids age 7 and up at Harrison Square. To learn more, call Jim at 770-536-1294 ext. 211 or email [email protected].
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