beacon housing authority november newsletter

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Beacon Housing Authority November

Newsletter 2020

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Ross Coordinator

Beacon Housing Authority November Newsletter

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Newsletter 2020

BHA OFFICE UPDATE:

The Beacon Housing Authority (BHA) in

conjunction with the BHA Women’s

Group is introducing a program to

engage residents in activities which will

alleviate loneliness and isolation. The

goal of this program is to provide social

safe distancing but allow opportunities

for residents to still communicate and

connect with neighbors and friends.

Being alone can make it tough to stay

mentally engaged especially if you are

without a spouse or partner. The

following activities are designed to

encourage mental engagement:

Free email subscriptions to online Health newsletters dedicated to seniors and senior living i.e. Daily Caring

Crossword Puzzles and Word Games

Using Audio Books for Story Hour and/or Book Club

Dropping off small gifts on a quarterly basis centered around holidays in that respective quarter

Sending cards to residents Birthday Club (monthly birthday

will be printed in newsletter with a card being sent to resident)

Partnering with church and community agencies to explore social and educational opportunities

Regular “Hello, how you are doing calls”

This program will be phased in during the month of November 2020. Get ready to be engaged!

ACTUALIZACIÓN DE LA OFICINA

DE BHA:

La Beacon Housing Authority (BHA), junto

con el BHA Women’s Group, está

introduciendo un programa para involucrar

a los residentes en actividades que aliviarán

la soledad y el aislamiento. El objetivo de

este programa es brindar un

distanciamiento social seguro, pero brindar

oportunidades para que los residentes aún

se comuniquen y se conecten con vecinos y

amigos.

Estar solo puede hacer que sea difícil

mantenerse mentalmente comprometido,

especialmente si no tiene cónyuge o pareja.

Las siguientes actividades están diseñadas

para fomentar el compromiso mental:

• Suscripciones gratuitas por correo electrónico

a boletines informativos de salud en línea

dedicados a personas mayores y personas

mayores, es decir, cuidado diario

• Crucigramas y juegos de palabras

• Uso de audiolibros para la hora del cuento y / o

el club de lectura

• Entrega de pequeños obsequios

trimestralmente centrados en las vacaciones en

ese trimestre respectivo

• Envío de tarjetas a residentes

• Club de cumpleaños (el cumpleaños mensual

se imprimirá en un boletín con una tarjeta que

se enviará al residente)

• Asociarse con agencias de la iglesia y la

comunidad para explorar oportunidades sociales

y educativas

• Llamadas habituales de "Hola, ¿cómo estás?"

Este programa se implementará

gradualmente durante el mes de noviembre

de 2020. ¡Prepárese para participar!

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BHA WEBSITE

BHA continues to post valuable information for its residents. This includes COVID-19 information in addition to community resources.

BHA strongly encourages all residents to check the website on a daily basis in order to stay informed on current events.

Click on the link below to access the website: https://beaconhousingauthority.org

SITIO WEB DE BHA

BHA continúa publicando

información valiosa para sus

residentes. Esto incluye

información sobre COVID-19

además de recursos comunitarios.

BHA recomienda

encarecidamente a todos los

residentes que visiten el sitio web

a diario para mantenerse

informados sobre los eventos

actuales.

Haga clic en el enlace a

continuación para acceder al sitio

web:

https://beaconhousingauthority.org

AIR CONDITIONER UNITS

Attention to all BHA residents, all Air Conditioners must be removed from your windows by November 1st, 2020. If you have not done so please contact the office at 845-831-1289. If you need to schedule the Maintenance Crew to remove your AC please be aware that there is a $20.00 charge.

BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE

The T-Mobile Tablet Program remains available for all residents of BHA. This program allows residents access to the internet as well as a free tablet for only $10 per month. For more information contact the Ross Coordinator at 845-831-1289 x 307 and leave a message.

UNIR LA DIVISIÓN DIGITAL

El programa de tabletas T-Mobile

sigue estando disponible para

todos los residentes de BHA. Este

programa permite a los residentes

acceder a Internet y a una tableta

gratuita por solo $ 10 al mes. Para

obtener más información,

comuníquese con el Coordinador

de Ross al 845-831-1289 x 307 y

deje un mensaje.

https://beaconhousingauthority.org/

https://beaconhousingauthority.org/

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BHA ADHERES TO COVID-19

STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER

BHA adheres to the NYS Executive Order 202.16 regarding the Corona Virus. All residents are expected to comply with this Executive Order which is mandated by NYS.

Wash your hands often

Avoid close contact

Cover your mouth and nose

with a mask when around

others

Cover coughs and sneezes

Clean and disinfect

Monitor Your Health Daily

Many of our residents fall into the high risk category and are susceptible to COVID-19 infection.

Let’s take precautions to protect ourselves and our community.

BHA continues to appreciate all residents who are in compliance with the Executive Order. If you are in need a mask please let BHA know, we have a supply of available Masks.

BHA SE ADHIERE A LA ORDEN EJECUTIVA ESTATAL COVID-19

BHA se adhiere a la Orden Ejecutiva 202.16 del Estado de Nueva York con respecto al Virus Corona. Se espera que todos los residentes cumplan con esta Orden Ejecutiva exigida por el Estado de Nueva York.

• Lávese las manos con frecuencia

• Evite el contacto cercano

• Cúbrase la boca y la nariz con una máscara cuando esté cerca de otras personas.

• Cubra la tos y los estornudos

• Limpiar y desinfectar

• Controle su salud diariamente

Muchos de nuestros residentes se encuentran en la categoría de alto riesgo y son susceptibles a la infección por COVID-19.

Tomemos precauciones para protegernos a nosotros mismos y a nuestra comunidad.

BHA continúa agradeciendo a todos los residentes que cumplen con la Orden Ejecutiva. Si necesita una mascarilla, avísele a BHA, tenemos un suministro de mascarillas disponibles.

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BEACON HOUSING AUTHORITY RE-EMPHASIZES PET POLICY

There continues to be an increase of incidents on the BHA Properties which involve unauthorized pets on BHA Property. Reports of several residents who have been attacked by dogs who have not been cleared to be on BHA property. BHA Management is working to have all animals who pose a threat to BHA residents immediately removed.

If you have been attacked or threatened by any animal on BHA property please report the incident to the Police and then contact the Management Office. There is an existing Pet Policy in place which all residents must adhere to.

The BHA Pet Policy requires all residents to have prior written approval of the Housing Authority before moving a pet into their unit. Residents must submit a request for approval on a Pet Ownership Form. The Pet Ownership Form needs to be fully completed before submitting to the Housing Authority. Once submitted the Housing Authority will review the request and make a determination.

Residents must also provide the Housing Authority a picture of the pet so it can be identified on BHA Property. Failure to comply with the BHA Pet Policy will result in removal of the pet as well as a lease violations.

For further information regarding the BHA Pet Policy please contact the Management Office at 845-831-1289

LA AUTORIDAD DE VIVIENDAS DE BALIZAS REENFASIZA LA POLÍTICA DE MASCOTAS

Continúa habiendo un aumento de incidentes en las Propiedades de BHA que involucran mascotas no autorizadas en la Propiedad de BHA. Informes de varios residentes que han sido atacados por perros que no han sido autorizados a estar en la propiedad de BHA. La administración de BHA está trabajando para que todos los animales que representan una amenaza para los residentes de BHA sean retirados de inmediato.

Si ha sido atacado o amenazado por cualquier animal en la propiedad de BHA, informe el incidente a la policía y luego comuníquese con la Oficina de Administración. Existe una Política de mascotas que todos los residentes deben cumplir.

La Política de mascotas de BHA requiere que todos los residentes cuenten con la aprobación previa por escrito de la Autoridad de Vivienda antes de trasladar una mascota a su unidad. Los residentes deben enviar una solicitud de aprobación en un formulario de propiedad de mascotas. El formulario de propiedad de mascotas debe completarse en su totalidad antes de enviarlo a la Autoridad de Vivienda. Una vez presentada, la Autoridad de Vivienda revisará la solicitud y tomará una determinación.

Los residentes también deben proporcionar a la Autoridad de Vivienda una fotografía de la mascota para que pueda ser identificada en la propiedad de BHA. El incumplimiento de la Política de mascotas de BHA resultará en la remoción de la mascota, así como en violaciones del contrato de arrendamiento.

Para obtener más información sobre la política de mascotas de BHA, comuníquese con la oficina de administración al 845-831-1289

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MUTUAL AID NETWORK

BEACON

Beacon Mutual Aid (BMA) Network is a

community based organization providing

assistance to residents of Beacon NY

who have been impacted by the

Coronavirus epidemic. If you need help

running errands, rides to your Doctor’s,

shopping, meal preparation, prescription

pick-ups, or just need to talk please call

BMA for support. For further information

please call/text 845-206-9836 or Email:

[email protected]

RED DE AYUDAS MUTUAS

BEACON

Beacon Mutual Aid Network (BMA) es

una organización comunitaria que

brinda asistencia a los residentes de

Beacon NY que se han visto afectados

por la epidemia de coronavirus. Si

necesita ayuda para hacer recados,

viajes a su médico, compras,

preparación de comidas, recolección de

recetas, o simplemente necesita hablar,

llame a BMA para obtener ayuda. Para

obtener más información, llame / envíe

un mensaje de texto al 845-206- 9836 o

envíe un correo electrónico:

[email protected]

OFFICE OF THE AGING SENIOR

FRIENDSHIP CENTERS

The Senior Friendship Centers are

currently closed as a result of the

Coronavirus Pandemic. All Friendship

Centers will remain closed until further

notice. Please note that the Meals On

Wheels will continue to provide service

on their regular schedule.

OFICINA DE LOS CENTROS DE

AMIGOS SENIOR ENVEJECIDOS

Los Centros de Amistad para Personas

Mayores están actualmente cerrados

como resultado de la pandemia de

coronavirus. Todos los Centros de

Amistad permanecerán cerrados hasta

nuevo aviso. Tenga en cuenta que

Meals On Wheels ontinuará brindando

servicio en su horario regular.

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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DATES TO REMEMBER/

FECHAS PARA RECORDAR

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO

EVERYONE BORN THIS MONTH OF

NOVEMBER 2020 / Y FELIZ

CUMPLEAÑOS A TODOS LOS

NACIDOS ESTE MES DE NOVIEMBRE

DE 2020

PROGRAMS/SERVICES

Mental Health America Feeling overwhelmed by these challenging times? Are you looking for support but not sure where to look? Try Mental Health America, see their mission statement below. Mission; To make the Hudson Valley a place where anyone can get access to the full spectrum of mental health and addiction services they need, without jumping through unnecessary hoops. https://mhadutchess.org/about-us/missionfinancials

Mental Health America Sintiéndome abrumado por estos tiempos desafiantes? Estás viendo para apoyo pero no estoy seguro de dónde ¿Mira? Pruebe Mental Health America, vea su declaración de misión a continuación. Misión; Para hacer del valle de Hudson un lugar donde cualquiera puede acceder a la espectro de salud mental y adicción servicios que necesitan, sin saltar a través de aros innecesarios. https://mhadutchess.org/about-us/missionfinancials

November 2020 / Noviembre 2020

11/01/2020 - Daylight Savings TIme (Set clock back 1 hour)

11/03/2020 - Election Day

11/11/2020 Veteran's Day Holiday - Office is Closed

11/16/2020 Board Meeting 6pm@ HFP

11/26/2020 Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed

11/27/2020 Black Friday - Office Closed

https://mhadutchess.org/about-us/missionfinancials

https://mhadutchess.org/about-us/missionfinancials

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WOMEN’S GROUP OF BEACON

HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Women’s Group of BHA is working on a project with BHA Management to address the effects of social isolation and its impact on the BHA community.

It is fair to say that the effect of social distancing and decreased social interaction is a direct impact of COVID-19. Many in our community are experiencing loneliness and social isolation. This loneliness/isolation can contribute to depression and anxiety.

The Women’s Group and BHA are introducing activities which will allow ALL residents the opportunity to alleviate some of the loneliness and depression which will occur this winter with the predicted rise in infections. ALL residents are encourage to participate in this program. Additional information will be forthcoming.

Please remain safe and healthy while we prepare upcoming activities to engage the residents of BHA. For further information on becoming a member of the Women’s Group please contact Deborah Wilkins at 845-219-5790

GRUPO DE MUJERES DE

AUTORIDAD DE VIVIENDA DE

BALIZAS

El Grupo de Mujeres de BHA está trabajando en un proyecto con BHA Management para abordar los efectos del aislamiento social y su impacto en la comunidad de BHA. Es justo decir que el efecto del distanciamiento social y la disminución de la interacción social es un impacto directo de COVID-19. Muchos en nuestra comunidad están experimentando soledad y aislamiento social. Esta soledad / aislamiento puede contribuir a la depresión y la ansiedad. El Grupo de Mujeres y BHA están introduciendo actividades que permitirán a TODOS los residentes la oportunidad de aliviar algo de la soledad y la depresión que se producirán este invierno con el aumento previsto de infecciones. Se anima a TODOS los residentes a participar en este programa. Próximamente se proporcionará información adicional. Manténgase seguro y saludable mientras preparamos las próximas actividades para involucrar a los residentes de BHA. Para obtener más información sobre cómo convertirse en miembro del Grupo de Mujeres, comuníquese con Deborah Wilkins al 845-219-5790

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EVERCARE AT HOME EVERCARE at Home brings clinical excellence and healthcare to you in the privacy and comfort of your own home. Whether managing an existing condition, recovering from an injury or illness, or working to restore self-sufficiency, EVERCARE consults closely with you and your physicians to create an individualized care plan that meets your needs and addresses your wishes. EVERCARE’s CHHA services include:

- Physical, occupational, & speech therapy

- Nutritional evaluation & planning - Skilled nursing - Home health aides - Social work

For more details about this program contact EVERCARE at: www.evercare.org or 855-485-6697

HUDSON VALLY HOSPICE When curative treatment is no longer an option, and the goal pf care shifts to that of comfort and symptom management, it’s time to call Hudson Valley Hospice, Hudson Valley hospice provides:

- Treatments that address comfort and quality of life

- Pain and symptom management

- Specially trained nursing and social work staff

- Family support including home health aides, volunteers, end of life doulas

- Spiritual Care - Grief support and counseling - Many optional

complementary therapies that address comfort and quality of life

Hudson Valley Hospice offers a special kind of care. For more details contact: 845-485-2273 or www.hvhospice.org

http://www.evercare.org/

http://www.hvhospice.org/

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How do I protect myself and my family from COVID-19? Wear a cloth face mask. A simple cloth face covering should be worn by everyone outside of their home when ample social distancing proves difficult. Be sure to wash your mask frequently.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use alcohol based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a cleaning product that contains bleach.

Practice social distancing. Keep at least 6 feet of space between yourself and others whenever possible. Avoid social gatherings and unnecessary appointments. o Help keep our Parks open and safe for all

Avoid close contact with people who are sick and take special care to help the elderly and people with underlying health conditions avoid exposure.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Stay home when you are sick and even if you feel well, stay at home as much as possible.

COVID-19 Quick Links

CURRENT STATUS &

LATEST NEWS https://www.dutchessny.gov/Depart ments/DBCH/2019-Novel- Coronavirus.htm#con1

SYMPTOMS & TESTING

https://www.dutchessny.gov/Depart ments/DBCH/2019-Novel- Coronavirus.htm#con2

PREVENTION


INFORMATION FOR

SPECIFIC GROUPS https://www.dutchessny.gov/Depart ments/DBCH/2019-Novel- Coronavirus.htm#con4

DASHBOARDS


Dutchess Responds Food

Connection Delivers 10,000+ Meals to Families During COVID-19 Pandemic

https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departme nts/County-Executive/Dutchess- Responds-Food-Connection-Delivers- 10000-Meals-to-Families-During-COVID- 19-Pandemic.htm

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Tenant Comment Page

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November 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Daylight Savings Time – Set Clock back 1 hour

2 3 ELECTION DAY

4 Free Groceries Beacon 9am-11am – Info on Robo Call

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Veteran’s Day – Office Closed Free Groceries Beacon 9am-11am – Info on Robo Call

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17 18 Free Groceries Beacon 9am-11am – Info on Robo Call

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23 24 25 Free Groceries Beacon 9am-11am – Info on Robo Call

26 Thanksgiving Holiday – Office Closed

27 Black Friday Holiday – Office Closed


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