Daytona Beach Housing Authority 2014 FAHRO King of the Court

Special Edition
September/October 2014
The Housing Authority of
the City of Doytona Bnth
Daytona Beach Housing Authority
2014
FAHRO King of the Court Champions
Board of Commissioners
!lobin Courlney, Chairman
Norma Lewis,
Vice Chairman
John Kretzer
Sonyo Frazier
Steve Koenig
Congratulations!!! !!
The Florida Association Housing Redevelopment
Officials congratulated The Housing Authority of
the City ofDaytona Beach Court Champions on
their the first place Trophy win at the 2nd Annual, FAHRO Invitational Statewide Basketball
Tournament. The tournament was played at Orlando Sports Center, Orlando, Florida.
Players Above Top Left; Tre Robinson, Top Right
Craig Wilmore Bottom Left; Dexter Gooding
WE ARK ON 11iE WEIS ;
WWW.DllHAPLORG
We thank and appreciate the team coach, Mr.
Terry Johnson, Recreation Coordinator City of
Daytona Beach who worked diligently to make
sure we brought home the golden trophy.
Housing Authority Welcomes New Employees
Ms. Sherika Barr, Case Manager
Ms. Mary Hamilton Ass!. Occupancy Specialist
Congratulations to the following Employees
The Housing Authority of The City of Daytona Beach congratulates Ms. Debbe Noland on her successful
completion of the Nan McKay's Housing Choice Voucher Program Management Certification and Examination. Ms. Noland is the Supervisor of the H C V Program at the Housing Authority.
Congratulations to Ms. Dawn Anthony, Assistant Property Manager who earned and received her Public
Housing Management Certification. The Housing Authority extends sincere wishes as they both continue
with their housing careers.
Resident Training
~~
r-~~~~
UJ II iii III iii I
Mr. Anthony E. Woods, CEO of the Housing Authority City of Daytona Beach welcomed the residents as
they participate in the Resident Council Training Session that was held on July 21 , 2014. All five Housing
Developments were represented in attendance. Ms. Joyce Johnson, FSS & Resident Coordinator conducted
the first part of the training session and Mr. Pierre Louis, Director of the Neighborhood Networks Centers
conducted the second session on Parliamentary Procedures. Residents in attendance enjoyed the
Training and look forward to the next training session.
WE ARB ON THE WEB
WWW.DBHAJl'LORG
2
Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer
I
DAYTONA BEACH-The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County encourages residents and tourists
to take the proper precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses during the summer heat.
"Extremely hot weather can cause sickness and even death. You can become ill from the heat if your body
can't compensate for it and properly cool off," said Dr. Bonnie J. Sorensen, director of the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County. "It is important for people to remember that even the smallest signs of
being too hot are enough to begin taking the proper precautions."
Muscle cramping might be the first sign of heat-related illness, and may lead to heat exhaustion or stroke.
Here is how you can recognize heat exhaustion and heat stroke and ways to prevent it:
Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion:
•
Heavy sweating
•
Weakness
•
Cold, pale, and clammy skin
•
Fast, weak pulse
•
Nausea or vomiting
•
Fainting
What you can do to prevent heat exhaustion:
•
Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location.
•
Drink plenty of fluids.
•
Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen.
•
Pace yourself.
•
Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
•
Check on elderly friends or neighbors.
•
Do not leave children in hot cars.
Check the local news for health and safety updates.
It is important for people to know that the very young and the elderly are at the highest risk for developing a
heat-related illness. However, anyone can develop a heat-related illness with enough exposure to the heat.
Remember that air conditioning is the number one protective factor, and stay cool.
For more information, please visit cdc.gov.
3
Family Self Sufficiency Program Activities
Money Smart Class
We would like to congratulate the June 2014 Housing Authority of the City of Daytona Beach's Money
Smart Class participants for completion ofthe Money Smart Class. These participants are ready to save for
their futures and are now better able to provide for their families. If you are interested in the Money Smart
class please contact Ms. Joyce Johnson, Affordable Housing FSS Coordinator@386-253-5653 ext. 315 or
Dorothy Maddox, Housing Choice Voucher FSS Coordinator@ 386-253-5653 ext. 345 about the next class.
The Housing Authority of the City of Daytona Beach would like to thank the United Way, Campaign for
Working Families, Program Coordinator, Sheila Jackson, for sponsoring the Money Smart Program, and
Wells Fargo Banker, Wind Kennedy our insightful instructor.
September Money Smart Classes are scheduled for the following dates
9th, 16th, 23rd, and the 30th
For further information Please contact
Ms. Dorothy Maddox, Section 8 Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator
253-5653X345
& Ms. Joyce Johnson, Affordable Housing Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator
253-5653X315
4
Achieving The American Dream, An Extraordinary Story
Mr. Kevin Scott
Mr. Kevin Scott grew up the development formerly know as Bethune Village on Dr. Mary McLeod Blvd
on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, Fl. 32114. Mr. Scott resided with his grandmother,
Ms. Ethel Thompson. While he was attending Mainland High School when he was only sixteen years of age
in the year of 1999, he became involved in his community where he lived. He was involved in various organizations, such as Saving America's Youth, the Jr. Ambassadors, a part of Bethune Village Resideut
Council.
Mr. Scott also worked at the Mary McLeod Bethune Center with Ms. Frances Mobley as a Teacher's
Aid with the After School Program with the students and also during the summer months.
He also grateful that he had the
opportunity to meet the former late Honorable Mayor Yvonne Scarlet Golden and Congresswoman
Corrine Brown.
In the year of 2007 The Housing Authority of the City of Daytona Beach was awarded Hope VI Grant from
the Department Housing & Urban Development for Bethune Village, the family relocated to the Palmetto
Park Development. At the age of 25 he applied for his first apartment as head of the household and moved
into the Villages At Halifax (A Hope VI Site) for 5 years. However, Mr. Scott wished to experience being
a part ofthe American Dream by becoming a homeowner. Mr Scott always maintained employment wished
to enter the First Time Home Buyers with the Central Florida Community Development Corporation. The
Housing Authority also partnered with CFCDC and constructed 5 brand new homes. Mrs. Alethea Thomas
Housing Counselor worked with Mr. Scott during a 14 month period. Mr. Scott purchased his brand new
home from the Housing Authority City of Daytona Beach (above right). Mr. Scott said he gives all of the
credit to Mrs. Thomas, his counselor who worked so diligently with him. Congratulations Mr. Scott on your
major accomplishment
5
Technology as a Platform for improving Quality of Life
At the centers, Community Service and personal development go hand in hand and we believe that we have chosen
the right strategy for the groups that we manage. Some participants gain insightful experiences in a variety of areas,
such as, Employment Readiness, Financial Literacy, and Digital Literacy.
GED
For three months Tara Aviles used the center to access her GED classes online. Tara took the test in November, and
she passed the test and received her diploma.
Money Smart
Money Smart is an adult financial education curriculum, a computer based instruction offered by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Each module can generally be completed within 30 minutes. The modules are self-paced and consist of Bank On It: An introduction to bank services, Borrowing Basics: An introduction to credit, Check It Out: How to choose and keep a checking account Money Matters: How to keep track of
your money Pay Yourself First: Why you should save, save, save Keep It Safe: Your rights as a consumer To
Your Credit: How your credit history will affect your credit future Charge It Right: How to make a credit card
work for you Loan to Own: Know what you're borrowing before you buy Your Own Home: What homeownership is all about and Financial Recovery: How to recover from a financial setback ...
Students display their Certificate of Completion.
LaShundra McMillian
Tarnisha Way
Amy Butler
6
Are you a smoker?
Have you thought about quitting?
There are FREE classes in your community that
can help you QUIT FOR GOOD,
With FREE patches and gum!
If you are interested in coming to a free class turn in the completed form
below to Ms. Joyce Johnson or Ms. Dorothy Maddox at the Housing Authority or ca II
Ms. Joyce Johnson (386)253-5653 ext.315
Ms. Dorothy Maddox (386)253-5653 ext.345
Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Development,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
What time of day is best for you? _ _ _ _ _ __
How much do you currently smoke per day? _ _ __
7