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A quality home is the foundation of society & community
In February of 2000, the President‘s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children, issued a federal strategy to eliminate childhood lead poisoning by targeting lead based paint hazards. Sixteen years later we are still working at this important effort.
When the Northern Illinois HA delegation visited, Senator Durbin’s office during the April NAHRO Legislative conference, an aid shared with us that the Senator’s bill was not being supported by HUD.
It was allegedly feared that by eliminating the visual inspection for lead-based paint, this may affect the supply of affordable rental housing, particularly HCV supported housing. Much of this housing stock is pre-1978 and of the “lead era.”
While I appreciate the strong concern over available affordable rental stock, if as a houser we are supposed to provide safe, sanitary and affordable housing, isn’t it incumbent upon us to make sure that housing is really safe and sanitary?
Shouldn’t we consider the effects of lead on children? What is the cost of a child’s life?
It is my position to support Senator Durbin and the advancement of S2631. It is also my position to advocate harder for rental stock that is not only affordable, but also safe and sanitary. As a member of NAHRO, I cannot help but think of our What Home Means to Me poster campaign… I don’t believe I have yet seen a poster that said home means danger, or a source of poison. Let’s keep it that way.
If you support S2631 please contact your legislator(s). There are multiple solutions that will allow us to continue our work of housing those in need and ensuring a lead safe home in the process.
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.
"If you are not well, you cannot serve your communities well!" Dr. Kim Hires brought it home during our #SummerSymposium closing plenary.
Blackhawk Courts: A Rich Legacy
From its origins housing veterans to today’s vibrant community, Blackhawk Courts exemplifies RHA’s enduring commitment to quality housing and community support.
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Don't forget to mark your calendars for our Community Health Fair happening tomorrow, July 13th from 11am-2pm! 🌟 Come out and get free health screenings, indulge in healthy snacks, and join in on fun fitness activities. Let's promote empowerment and healthy living!
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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