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A quality home is the foundation of society & community
Friday, March 27, 2015
WIFR 23 Some folks living in poverty on Rockford’s west side are sharing their stories of struggle in a special way. Some people who live in the Rockford Housing Authority are sharing these stories through a 12-week program called make moving pictures. Students learn how to make documentaries and potentially use the skills they develop into employment. Some students say they want to show the community that folks who live in public housing have hopes and dreams too. “I am not where I live. There is talent in places like that. There’s not always talent on the best sides of town or even the extra worse sides of town. There’s talent everywhere. Don’t look over us because we live in housing. We’re just like everyone else,” says Tia Smith a graduate of the program. Graduates of the program received a digital camera from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to help them continue their work. Read the article and watch the news story here.]]>
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/
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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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