MHA Housing Tribune - August 2022
August 2022
Back to School Jam
August 17, 2022, 11 AM - 3 PM
J. Ray Shute Center
506 E. Green St.
Monroe, NC 28112FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES!
Giveaways, music, and refreshments! Come join our community partners like Union County Public Schools, South Piedmont Community College, Head Start, and more!
For more information, contact:
704-289-2514
Email Marissa
Photos from the Back to School Jam
Monroe/National Night Out
MHA and Monroe Police Department participated in Monroe/National Night Out on August 2, 2022.
National Night Out is a campaign that promotes community-police partnerships.
Grand Re-Opening of Administrative Offices
Monroe Housing Authority unveils its newly renovated Administrative Offices on September 13th.
Please Join Us!
What:
Grand Re-opening of MHA Administrative Offices
- Please join us as we unveil our newly renovated offices and share information about MHA's progress and future
- Refreshments served
Why:
- Tour our newly renovated offices - enhanced for our Residents & Staff
- View video stream of RAD Phase I Before/After and Phase II Streamlined Voluntary Conversion Status
When:
September 13th, 2022
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where:
MHA Administrative Office
504 Hough Street
Monroe, NC 28112Please RSVP to 704-289-2514
Money Matters Class
Monroe Housing Authority partnered with South Piedmont Community College to provide budgeting and money management classes to our Willow Oaks residents.
Certificates of Completion were awarded to Veronica Davis, Jasmine Blackmon, and Tameka Blackwell.
Back to School Safety
Your Guide to Back to School Safety
Taking the bus for the first time is a big step for your child. Help your kids get a gold star in bus safety by following these tips.Walk with your kids to the bus stop and wait with them until it arrives. Tell kids to stand at least three giant steps back from the curb as the bus approaches and board the bus one at a time.
Teach kids to wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before getting off and never to walk behind the bus.
If your child needs to cross the street after exiting the bus, he or she should take five giant steps in front of the bus, make eye contact with the bus driver and cross when the driver indicates it's safe.
Teach kids to look left, right, and left again before crossing the street.
Class of 2022 Scholars!
Zarriah White will be attending Guilford College on a basketball scholarship.
Shaleak Knotts received nearly $5 million in scholarship offers from more than two dozen schools. Shaleak has committed to the University of Maryland on a full scholarship to play football.
Resident Council Community Meetings
Grace Gardens - 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 pm:
750 Maurice StreetWillow Oaks - 1st Tuesday of the month at 2 pm:
Willow Oaks Community Room
Willow Oaks On-site Office Hours: 1st Tuesday of the month: 1-4 pmWest Ridge - 3rd Thursday of the month at 2 pm:
750 Maurice StreetSerenity Place - 2nd Monday of the month at 2 pm:
624 N. Bragg Street
Resident Council Meeting Photos
Residents chat with one another during Resident Council Meetings.
Nyasia Folk Joins Monroe Housing Staff!
MONROE, NC --- Nyasia Folk recently joined the staff of Monroe Housing serving as Ross Coordinator. In this role, Folk will plan, coordinate, and organize a variety of programs related to resident/tenant self-sufficiency, assisting tenants in becoming self-sufficient and economically independent.
Originally from Hampton, SC, Folk relocated to the Monroe area in December 2021. Folk holds an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology from Miller Motte Technical College.
With 2 years of experience, Folk brings their Affordable Housing expertise to the agency. Prior to joining Monroe Housing, Folk served as the Eligibility Specialist for AMA Consulting. In this role, Folk conducted and prepared recertifications & contracts. Folk also previously served as the Administrative Assistant for Carolina Fiduciary Services. In this role, Folk managed and maintained funds/budgets for disabled veterans.
Folk received additional training in Business Administration from Miller Motte Technical College. Folk has continued their education through online training.
Folk is a member of ARC Ministries. Folk has 2 children with their spouse Dondrelle Folk. During their free time, Folk enjoys reading & crafting.
Folk is a valuable addition to the Monroe Housing staff. They bring applicable knowledge in Affordable Housing to the position and will be an asset to the agency. We are excited to welcome Nyasia to the Monroe Housing team." stated Anna McRae, CEO of Monroe Housing.
Monroe Housing, established in 1966, provides decent, affordable housing for eligible low-income families and the elderly through 173 Public Housing units, 33 RAD-Project Based Vouchers, and manages 357 Section 8 and Mainstream Vouchers for area landlords. Monroe Housing is governed by seven Board of Commissioners.
As a leader and innovator, Monroe Housing Authority's mission is to provide safe, quality housing for persons in need and to cultivate healthy, vibrant neighborhoods for the citizens we serve. Monroe Housing will empower residents to achieve self-sufficiency through innovative partnerships that encourage personal and professional growth.
For more information on Monroe Housing, please visit their website, www.monroehousing-nc.com.
Calvin Davis Joins Monroe Housing Staff!
MONROE, NC --- Calvin Davis recently joined the staff of Monroe Housing serving as the HCV Housing Quality Standards Specialist. In this role, Davis will inspect homes to ensure that they meet HUD standards, explain the inspection process to tenants and landlords, help determine the market value of homes on the program, do follow-up inspections on failed units, answer tenant and landlord complaints, keep a daily detailed log of all inspections.
Originally from Monroe, NC, Davis relocated back to the Monroe area in 2008 after living in Charlotte, NC, for 14 years. Davis holds a Certification in Heating & Air Conditioning from Esco Institute. Additionally, Davis holds an NC swimming pool & spa certification from Aquatic Solutions and Professional Resource Options and an HCV Housing Quality Standards Specialist Certification from Nan McKay and Associates, Inc.
With (26) years of experience, Davis brings his Housing Quality Standards Specialist expertise to the agency. Prior to Joining Monroe Housing, Davis served as the Maintenance Supervisor for Waterford Creek Apartments. In this role, Davis Supervised the maintenance staff, oversaw all contractors, and kept a monthly and annual budget of supplies, unit costs and contractor services, heating and air conditioning repairs, and other property maintenance on a 264-unit complex. Davis also previously served as the Maintenance Supervisor with some Area Management training in maintenance for Forest Ridge Apartments, a 330-unit complex. In this role, Davis Supervised maintenance staff, maintained the swimming pool, oversaw all contracted work, completed tenant work order repairs, made sure units were ready for new move-ins, and handled tenant maintenance issues. Davis received additional training in Mold Prevention and Remediation from the National Apartment Association and has training in Fair housing courses from Waterford Creek Apts. Davis has continued their education through Nan McKay and Associates as a Housing Quality Standards Specialist through Monroe Housing Authority. Davis is a member of (SERSHA) Southeast Regional Section 8 Housing Association Inc. During his free time, Davis enjoys Hiking, fishing, biking, billiards, camping, motorcycle riding, and a host of other activities.
"Calvin Davis is a valuable addition to the Monroe Housing staff. He brings applicable knowledge in HUD Home Inspections to the position and will be an asset to the agency. We are excited to welcome Calvin to the Monroe Housing team." stated Anna McRae, CEO of Monroe Housing. Monroe Housing, established in 1966, provides decent, affordable housing for eligible low-income families and the elderly through 173 Public Housing units, 33 RAD-Project Based Vouchers, and manages 357 Section 8 and Mainstream Vouchers for area landlords. Monroe Housing is governed by seven Board of Commissioners.
As a leader and innovator, Monroe Housing Authority's mission is to provide safe, quality housing for persons in need and to cultivate healthy, vibrant neighborhoods for the citizens we serve. Monroe Housing will empower residents to achieve self-sufficiency through innovative partnerships that encourage personal and professional growth. For more information on Monroe Housing, please visit their website www.monroehousing-nc.com.
Monica L. Davis Joins Monroe Housing Staff!
MONROE, NC --- Monica L. Davis recently joined the staff of Monroe Housing serving as Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Manager. In this role, Davis will ensure compliance in the administration and operation of the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Administer Agency Policies regarding leased and subsidized privately-owned rental housing and programs administered by the Agency. Ensure compliance with HUD regulations and guidelines as they pertain to the Housing Choice Voucher and Project Based Voucher Programs. Works effectively with the CEO or his/her assigns on a range of policy issues, long-range planning, budgeting, and valuing results to the agency. Maintain HUD-required records and statistical reports and assist with HUD monitoring and reviews. Provide guidance and assistance to families on all Housing Choice Voucher matters. Prepare weekly, and monthly Housing Choice Voucher Program reports for the CEO or his/her assigns. Encourage landlord and resident participation in housing programs through outreach efforts. Implement procedures to ensure that leases and contracts between landlords and residents are properly administered. Supervise the job performance of subordinates.
Originally from Rockingham, NC, Davis relocated to the Monroe area in March 2022. Davis holds an Associate's in Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology from Richmond Community. Additionally, Davis holds an HCV Specialist, HCV Housing Quality Standards Specialist, & HCV Program Management Certifications from Nan McKay and Associates Inc. and a Certificate of Completion in Lead Based paint awareness and Asbestos Awareness from M1 Environmental.
With 10 years of experience, Davis brings her Housing Choice Voucher expertise to the agency. Prior to Joining Monroe Housing, Davis served as the HCV Manager for Wadesboro Housing. In this role, Davis managed the wait list, accepted applications, performed recertification interviews, processed recertifications & interims, scheduling appointments, performed HQS inspections, worked with Landlords and leased up units, performed orientations, problem solving and working with other WHA employees to ensure HUD compliance, customer service when necessary, assisted in writing some of the policies in new Administrative Plan. Davis also previously served as the Property Manager for Partnership Properties. In this role, Davis Accepted applications, processed recertification & interims, collected data, ensured any maintenance issues were resolved in a timely manner, prepared and readied the property for inspections, and ensured that all paperwork and policies were in compliance with HUD policies & regulations, filed reports when necessary, performs customers service when needed and resolved conflicts between tenants when necessary. Davis also serves as Office Assistant for Rockingham Housing Authority. In this role, Davis worked directly with the Assisted Housing Manager and performed a variety of jobs, including but not limited to filing, recertification interviews, processing recertifications and interims, scheduling appointments and HQS & housing keeping inspections, and any other duties as assigned by Executive Director or Assisted Housing manager.
Davis has 2 daughters and 1 granddaughter. During her free time, Davis enjoys sewing, machine embroidery, crafting, reading, and spending time with her granddaughter.
"Monica L Davis is a valuable addition to the Monroe Housing staff. They bring applicable knowledge in the Housing Choice Voucher Program to the position and will be an asset to the agency. We are excited to welcome Monica to the Monroe Housing team." stated Anna McRae, CEO of Monroe Housing.
Monroe Housing, established in 1966, provides decent, affordable housing for eligible low-income families and the elderly through 173 Public Housing units and 33 RAD-Project Based Vouchers and manages 357 Section 8 and Mainstream Vouchers for area landlords. Monroe Housing is governed by seven Board of Commissioners.
As a leader and innovator, Monroe Housing Authority's mission is to provide safe, quality housing for persons in need and to cultivate healthy, vibrant neighborhoods for the citizens we serve. Monroe Housing will empower residents to achieve self-sufficiency through innovative partnerships that encourage personal and professional growth.
For more information on Monroe Housing, please visit their website, www.monroehousing-nc.com.