MHA Tribune May 2019

May 2019

Monroe Housing Authority
Providing Housing, Community and Opportunity
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Dates to Remember

May 1st 5th
Rent Due
(No Partial Payments Accepted)

May 6th
Late Charges Applied

May 12th
Mother's Day

May 19th
Last Day to Pay Rent

May 20th
Court Papers Filed

May 27th
Memorial Day
(Offices Closed)

MHA Phone Directory

MHA Main Number: 704.289.2514

Work Orders: ext. 21

Public Housing: ext. 31

HCV Program: ext. 30

Emergency Maintenance: 704.989.5085

MHA Board of Commissioners and Staff

Board of Commissioners

Fannie Young, Chairperson

Hilda Jones, Vice-Chairperson

James Mungo

Justin Woazeah

Vacant

Staff

Anna McRae
Executive Director

Donyelle Coalson
Accounting Technician

Catherine Hart
Administrative Assistant

Carolyn Canady
HCV Program Manager

Angel Williams
Property Manager

Sharon Perkins
HCV Inspector

Charles Williams
Maint. Supervisor

Bruce Saims
HVAC Maint. Mechanic

Tyrone Drawdy
Maint. Technician

Ricardo McClain
Maint. Technician

First Time Homebuyers Seminar

Monroe Housing Authority partnered with Self Help Credit Union-Charlotte and Monroe-Union County CDC in presenting a First Time Homebuyers Seminar at our Grace Gardens Community Center. Residents received valuable information, guidance, and literature that will help them prepare for a real estate purchase.

Save the Date - June 13, 2019

Monroe Housing Authority Strong Families Community Day, J. Ray Shute Center

MHA Parking Enforcement

MHA enforces a strict parking policy. All residents with vehicles parked on MHA property must have a parking permit displayed at all times. All cars should pull into a parking space, and all vehicles in violation of the Monroe Housing Authority parking policy are subject to being towed.

When you have guests, please remember residents have first priority to parking spaces.

Change is in the Air!

Effective March 1, 2018, MHA is smoke and tobacco-free. To get HELP to QUIT, CALL: 1-800-784-8669, VISIT: QuitlineNC.com or EMAIL: Community Wellness.

Spring Allergy Tips!

Use Saline Solution
Irrigating the nose with
saline solution (salt water) may help soothe upper respiratory allergies by removing irritants that become lodged in the nose and cause inflammation.

Shower
If you wake up in the middle of the night with a coughing, sneezing allergy attack, a hot shower may wash off any pollen residues you've collected on your body throughout the day.

Drink Peppermint Tea
Allergy sufferers throughout the centuries have turned to hot tea to provide relief for clogged-up noses, and one of the best for symptom relief is peppermint tea. The essential oil in peppermint acts as a decongestant, and substances in peppermint contain anti-inflammatory and mild antibacterial constituents.

Avoid the Culprit
One of the best ways to reduce the discomfort of an allergy is to avoid exposure to the allergen as much as possible.

Emergency Maintenance Guidlines

The following issues qualify as after-hour maintenance work:

Gas leaks, either inside or outside of the unit (smell or sound)

Broken water/sewer pipes, either inside or outside of the unit

Leaking water heaters

Electrical shortages (if smoke is visible)

Refrigerator/freezer not keeping food cold and MHA will not reopen within 24hrs

Heating failures between October 15th - April 15th and temp. is less than 50 degrees outside

Lock outs for elderly/disabled only (Must have photo identification)

Clogged commode, if only one commode in the unit and MHA will not reopen within 24hrs

Broken-out window glass/doors (police report must be filed)

Fire/Smoke Detector going off (Beeping/Low Battery is not an emergency)

Collapsing Wall/Ceiling

Severe storm damage

**Please Note**
A $100.00 nuisance charge will be assessed for non-emergency calls responded to as an emergency.

Community Meetings

Grace Gardens Location: 750 Maurice St. Community Room
Time: Thursday, May 9th, 2019, at 2 pm

Willow Oaks Location: Willow Oaks Community Room
Time: Tuesday, May 7th, 2019, at 5 pm | On-site Office Hours: 1 - 4 pm

West Ridge Location: 1201 A Boyte Street Community Room Time: Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at 2 pm | On-site Office Hours: 1 - 4 pm

Serenity Place Location: 624 N. Bragg Street Community Room Time: Monday, May 13th, 2019, at 2 pm | On-site Office Hours: 1 - 4 pm