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On April 23, 2020 HUD announced awards totaling $130 Million in funds for neighborhood revitalization. The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem was one of four to receive this Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant in the amount of $30 Million. Click the link(s) below for additional information concerning this award.
HUD Awards $130 Million to Revitalize Four Neighborhoods (www.hud.gov) HAWS Wins $30 Million Grant for Cleveland Avenue (www.journalnow.com)
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Crystal, Sunrise and Healy Towers
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- Installed tempered glass with sliding door to access tenant documents (Crystal); roped barrier (Sunrise); and relocated management office (Healy) to limit resident exposure
- Designated location for resident packages to be retrieved
- Installed hand sanitizer dispensers on all floors (awaiting refill insert at Crystal and Sunrise – all suppliers on backorder)
Read more: HAWS COVID-19 Response In Public Housing Communities
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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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Charter to Offer Free Access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60 Days For New K-12 and College Student Households and More
Spectrum is offering free broadband and Wi-Fi internet access for 60 days to students impacted by the coronavirus shutdown. Charter Communications, Spectrum’s parent company, announced Friday that beginning March 16, it will make its services available for free for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who don’t already have internet through the company. To enroll in the program, call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
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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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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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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