02/28/2019

MHA Tribune March 2019

Monroe Housing Authority
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A Monthly Publication of Monroe Housing Authority, NC.

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What Home Means to Me - Poster Contest

As part of NAHRO's Housing America campaign, a poster contest is held each year for children living in affordable housing owned or administered NAHRO member agencies. Posters reflect the national theme "What Home Means to Me." The contest is a collaborative effort of NAHRO's local and state chapters, regional chapters, and national NAHRO. Carolinas Council of Housing Redevelopment and Code Officials (CCHRCO) will accept all submissions for this contest.

Please come to the MHA office for details and information on how to submit your entry - All entries due May 21, 2019

Regional & National Scholarships - Apply Now!

Multiple scholarships from regional and national organizations are available for Monroe Housing Authority residents who plan to pursue a secondary education. Please come to the MHA office for details on how to submit your scholarship applications - All entries due May 1, 2019.

For more information, please visit MonroeHousing-NC.com/news.

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.

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.

Resident Reminders

Front and back of units should be free of any items with the exception of the following:

Front Porch: Lawn or outdoor chairs (2 max.) and one small outdoor table
Back: City of Monroe issued trash can if applicable
Back: One charcoal grill kept at least 10 ft. from building when in use, and placed neatly behind the unit after cooled - Gas grills are prohibited.
Take all toys inside after playtime.
Place large trash items and/or discarded furniture on curbside the night before your scheduled trash pickup.
Keep front and back yards free of trash and debris.

VIOLATIONS & FEES: Please be aware that if you are found to be in violation of any of the above items, you may be fined and your account billed.

PARKING VIOLATIONS: All vehicles without Monroe Housing Authority parking permits and all vehicles parked illegally in "No Parking" zones will be towed at the owner's expense. When you have guests, please remember residents have first priority to parking spaces.

Attention Residents!

Please stop pouring FOG down the drain. Pouring fat, oil, or grease (FOG) down the drain can lead to clogged pipes. Instead of pouring it in the sink, empty it into a can and let it cool. Then throw it away. Please be sure to dispose of your FOG properly.

Community Meetings

Grace Gardens Location: 750 Maurice St. Community Room Time: Thursday, March 14th, 2019 at 2pm

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

West Ridge Location: 1201 A Boyte Street Community Room Time: Thursday, March 21st, 2019 at 2pm' On site Office Hours: 1-4pm

Serenity Place Location: 624 N. Bragg Street Community Room Time: Monday, March 11th, 2019 at 2pm' On site Office Hours: 1-4pm

MARCH 2019 - Dates to Remember

March 1st-5th
Rent Due
(No Partial Payments Accepted)
March 6th
Late Charges Applied
March 10th
Daylight Savings Time (Spring Forward)
March 17th
St. Patrick's Day
March 19th
Last Day to Pay Rent
March 20th
Court Papers Filed

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

Fannie Young, Chairperson
Hilda Jones, Vice-Chairperson
James Mungo
Justin Woazeah
Vacant

MHA 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
Tyrone Drawdy, Maint. Technician
Bruce Saims, HVAC Maint. Technician