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Address: 223 S. Winnebago Street Rockford, IL 61102
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A quality home is the foundation of society & community
Through tenant surveys in 2009 to 2011 the Rockford Housing Authority discovered 55.17- nearly 84% of RHA residents smoked, results varied by site. It became apparent for health, safety and operational cost reasons we needed to lead the change to a smoke free environment. Effective May 31, 2014 RHA instituted the smoke free policy at all properties. Entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Winnebago County Health Department to help lead the cause and provide smoking cessation classes for our residents.
“RHA works every day to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients. Going smoke free was another area that helped us help our client improve their health and the health of their families!” stated Ron Clewer RHA, CEO. “We were ahead of the curve in this policy.”
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro announced Nov. 30, 2016 that public housing developments in the U.S. will now be required to provide a smoke-free environment for their residents.
HUD Media Release: Download PDF
To continue to create strategic partnerships with community stakeholders, design a diverse housing portfolio, leverage social service programming to unite and ensure residents are provided with safe and nurturing environments that lead to self-sufficiency, responsibility, and individual empowerment.
The RHA April InFocus Newsletter is Now Out!
View articles about Fair Housing Month 2024, Laura Snyder, RHA CEO's Message, and a recap of the Women of Influence event! View the rest of the RHA Newsletter here: https://rockfordha.org/newsletters/
#RHA #MovingForwardTogether
Diversity Month is more than just a monthly recognition- it's about recognizing the inherent value of each individual and the contributions they bring to our community. This Diversity Month, let's commit to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our lives.
Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to Angel Mackey and Jennifer Matlick! 🌟
Thank you for all that you do to keep RHA running smoothly!
View the full RHA Administrative Professional's Day Appreciation Blog here: https://rockfordha.org/administrative-professionals-day/
Within 5 years the RHA will re-establish itself as high performing agency that is a leader in housing and sustainable communities by developing additional, non-HUD revenue streams, increasing our asset base and offering state of the art resident initiatives.
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