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Dear Public Housing Family,
As you are all aware, the Corona Virus (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly within in the United States. The Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem is committed to the safety of all public housing families and staff. Since this is new territory for all of us, we appreciate your understanding during this time. Please make note of the following changes to our practices for the foreseeable future.
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Dear HCV Participant Families and HCV Landlords,
As you are all aware, the Corona Virus (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly within in the United States. The Housing Authority of the City of Winston-Salem is committed to the safety of all participants, landlords, and staff. Since this is new territory for all of us, we appreciate your understanding during this time. Please make note of the following changes to our practices for the foreseeable future.
Read more: Notice to HCV Participants and Landlords (Updated 03/31/2020)
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Housing Authority of Winston-Salem Votes to appoint Kevin D. Cheshire as the new Executive Director for the Housing Authority
The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem (HAWS) voted today to appoint Kevin D. Cheshire as the next Executive Director. Cheshire was selected out of 35 applicants nationwide for the position.
According to Board Chair Dr. Arthur King, who lead the Search Committee, “The Board Search Committee conducted a nation-wide search and we are pleased to announce that Kevin Cheshire is the new Executive Director for HAWS. Kevin has proven himself to be wise beyond his years and exceptionally energetic in moving the Housing Authority forward.”
Read more: Housing Authority of Winston-Salem Votes to Appoint New ED
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On June 8th, 2016, the Community Appearance Commission (CAC) of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County presented the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem with the Count Zinzendorf Award for The Oaks at Tenth Apartments. The award recognized the Housing Authority for the development of this new property as it has enhanced the attractiveness and enjoyment of the greater downtown Winston-Salem area.
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We are notifying you about a change in the smoking policy at all of our Public Housing communities.
As of June 1, 2018, smoking will be prohibited in common areas, apartment units, and within the footprint of our community, including porches and balconies for all family communities. The High Rise buildings will have one designated smoking location in an outside location. This new policy applies to all residents, guests, employees and contractors.
HUD published a final rule for each Public Housing Agency administering low-income, conventional public housing to initiate a smoke-free policy. The effective date of the Rule is February 3, 2017, and it provides an 18-month implementation period.
Read more: No Smoking In Public Housing Effective June 1, 2018
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Housing authority seeks $30 million Cleveland Avenue grant
Originally Posted: Monday, June 6, 2016 7:00 pm
By Wesley Young Winston-Salem Journal
A dramatic plan to remake a Cleveland Avenue neighborhood is in the works at the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem, which is planning to apply for a $30 million federal grant to kick-start the work.