Resident Newsletter - Murfreesboro Housing Authority
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Resident Newsletter - Murfreesboro Housing Authority
Murfreesboro Housing Authority Neighborhood News May 2015 | Volume 5, Issue 5 Inside this issue: Pictures/Summer Camps 2 Activities 3 Announcements/Gen. Info 4 Our Mission Our mission at the Murfreesboro Housing Authority is to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing in good repair for eligible families in a manner that promotes serviceability, economy, efficiency and stability of the developments; and to utilize all available resources to maximize the social and economic opportunities of our residents. We have had many complaints about cats and dogs running-atlarge without leashes in our affordable housing neighborhoods. Please take note of the excerpts from MHA’s Dwelling Lease Addendum Pet Policy: 1. No animal shall be permitted to be loose and if the pet is taken outside it must be taken outside on a leash and kept off other Tenant’s lawns. 2. All authorized pet(s) must be under the control of an adult. An unleashed pet, or one tied to a fixed object, is not considered to be under the control of an adult. Pets which are unleashed or leashed and unattended on HA property may be impounded and taken to the local Animal Control. Lascassas Food Pantry Lascassas Food Pantry, provided by Lascassas Baptist Church, would like everyone to know that they distribute food boxes once a month, which is on the Saturday following the first Wednesday of each month. The boxes are crammed with nutritious food, which generally includes meats, fresh vegetables, canned and boxed goods. You will need to arrive at Lascassas Baptist Church before 9 A.M. where you will fill out and sign paperwork, so make sure you arrive before 9 A.M. You must bring with you a picture id, utility bill that matches the address on your id, and proof of low income; such as, proof of receiving food stamps or Families First, proof of receiving disability, or proof of low income housing or public housing. Once you fill out the required paperwork, you must wait to be called to pick up your food box. The food box will be located across the street at the Lascassas United Methodist Church. Lascassas Baptist Church is located at 4750 E Jefferson Pike Lascassas, TN 37085 Activities including Bingo—see page 3 for details Low Cost Camps for Our Kids this Summer Murfreesboro City Schools Community Outreach will host two self esteem camps for boys and girls 5-6th grades. The Boys Camp is Tuesday May 26th through Friday May 29th from 8:00 A.M. till 2:00 P.M. The Girls Camp is Monday June 1st through Friday June 5th from 8:30 A.M. till 2:00 P.M. The fee is $20.00 for the week and you must provide your own transportation. There will be field trips, arts and crafts, and other great activities. Lunch is provided. If you are interested call Candy Clifford at 615-474-1078. Low Cost Camps continued on page 2 Resident Activity Pictures Easter Craft During March’s Resident Bingo Low Cost Camps for Our Kids this Summer - continued from page 1 Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Youth Development Program (If you have heard of Project Go, it is now called the Youth Development Program) CAMP HOURS ARE 10AM-2PM. OPERATING HOURS ARE 10AM-2PM 3PM-6PM. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM. They will have arts and crafts, a summer reading program, cooking class, youth fitness program, cheerleader/football camp (June 2nd-5th), sports camps, and various field trips like kayaking, and an adventure trip to Short Springs in Tullahoma along with other activities from outside partners. If you would like more information you are welcome to call PRISCILLA MURRAY at 615-896-6710 Page 2 Page 2 Activities - What’s Going on this Month Bread and Sweets School Age Homework Help Franklin Heights Family Learning and Resource Center: Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday starting at 4:00 P.M. For more information, please call (615)474-1078 Youth Development: M-F starting at 3 P.M. For more information, call Priscilla at (615)896-6710 On May 5th the Franklin Heights Family Learning and Resource Center has bread and sweets available on a first come fist serve basis starting at 9 a.m.. * If you need a ride to this event, please call Donald Smith at (615)225-9484 Trip to Farmers Market Food Distribution On May 11th, the Franklin Heights Family Learning and Resource Center will have a food distribution day starting at 1:00 P.M. You must call a week in advance if you plan to attend by calling Candy Clifford at (615)474-1078. If you need a ride, please call Donald Smith at (615)225-9484. Nissan Smyrna Plant Tour We’re taking a trip to Famers Market on May 15th to get some fresh veggies. Pick-up will begin at 9:30 A.M. and will be back by noon. The Rutherford county Farmers' Market is a Producer-Only Farmers Market located in the indoor/open air Community Center at the Lane Agri-Park in Murfreesboro. They accept credit, debit, and EBT payments at the market! If you would like to go on this trip, please give Donald a call at (615)225-9484 Nissan Tour—Free Taco Bell– $7-$10 Come join us for an educational tour of the Nissan Plant in Smyrna. It’s sure to be interesting, especially when you think about how they can take a block of steel and turn it into a vehicle. The tour takes a little over an hour to complete and it’s free. Very little walking involved. After touring the plant will do lunch across the street at Taco Bell. You must call in advance to reserve a seat in the van, since you have to have a special pass to park at the Nissan Plant you will need to ride with us. The first 14 folks that sign up get to go, so don’t delay! For more information or to call and reserve a seat, please call Donald Smith at (615)225-9484 Bingo at Patterson Park Community Center Cost: Entrance fee of $2.00 Lunch at Subway—$6-$10 The entrance fee allows you to play bingo with a chance of winning small prizes and a grand prize. The entrance fee also gives you access to the game room with pool tables and the walking track. We will play bingo then walk a bit and finally go get some lunch. Bingo is from 10am till 11am on May 20th. Pick up time will start at 9:15am. Please call Donald at 615-225-9484 to reserve a seat on the van if you would like a ride to this event. GED Preparation Classes For the month of May, every Monday and Wednesday starting 9:00 A.M. and ending at 12:00 P.M., a teacher from the County School system will be at Franklin Heights Family Learning and Resource Center to prep you for your GED. This class will end for summer break the last week of May. To register or gather more information, please call (615)4741078 MHA Resident Bingo Come join us for Bingo at the MHA’s main office on May 29th from 10:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.. Our speaker this month will be Sharon Baker who is a TennCare Representative. She will talk to us about enrollment and assistance. She is a certified TennCare Navigator and understands the Medicare system. Lite refreshments will be served. If you need a ride to this event, please call Donald Smith at (615)225-9484. Page 3 Announcements and General Information Yard Inspections Every Tuesday the Maintenance Department will Pest Control Schedule inspect each and every yard. If the following viola- Second Thursday and Friday of each month: Franklin Heights tions are noted they will be corrected by our staff and you will be charged accordingly: Third Thursday and Friday of each month: Oakland Court • Picking up trash in the yard—$20 • Removing indoor furniture from porch/yard, swing sets, swimming pools, etc.—$20 • Returning trash cans to station—$10 (Franklin & Parkside only) Fourth Thursday and Friday of each month: Parkside and Mercury Court All apartments will have to be serviced for pest control unless you are paying for your own pest control service. You must have a contract to show proof that you are receiving pest control service. Frequently called phone numbers: • MHA 893-9414 • Mid-Cumberland 893-8938 • Community Helpers 898-0617 • Family Resource 898-7159 • Franklin Hts. Police 904-6545 • Parkside Police 904-6544 • Police Dispatch 893-1311 The Murfreesboro Housing Authority wants to invite all parents to let us know of any of your children who have at least a B average (3.0) in the current grading period. Please let Donald Smith know by calling 615-225-9484 or by email at [email protected] We will post the names of these good students in this newsletter. We know how important education is and want your son or daughter to shine for their efforts. TAHRA Scholarship Applications NOW AVAILABLE Maintenance Calls—After Hours Emergencies The number to call for after hours emergencies is 893-9414 option 2. Keep in mind that if maintenance is called to your apartment after hours and it is not an emergency you will be charged for the visit. TAHRA college scholarship applications are now available for students and/or adults who reside in our housing authority. Interested residents should call Ms. Sheena King at (615)225-9482 Emergencies consist of: • Investigating gas leaks; • Light heater pilots when temp is Neighborhood Network Computer Lab Internet available - A good place to do homework below 50 degrees; • Water leaks that create a safety hazard; • Stopped commode in units with only one bathroom; • Any other situation that may pose a danger to tenants or excessive property damage if ignored. or Community Service Hours Open daily M-F, except holidays and weekends, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.; Re-opens from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MUST call to check availability. This service is only available to our residents who live in MHA housing, including families with Housing Choice Vouchers. For lab availability please call 615-225-9484. ANY OTHER WORK ORDERS NEED TO BE CALLED IN DURING OFFICE HOURS. Page 4