BURLINGTON HOUSING

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IN THIS ISSUE :

Welcome New Housing Manager- 1After-School and Pre-Kinders- 2BHA Events- 3G.O.A.L.S Program- 4Message from the Executive Director- 4Thanks to Partners and Sponsors- 4

BHA Welcomes New HousingManager, Amber Blank

Welcome!  Ms. Blank is a native ofNorth Carolina with over 10 years ofexperience in affordable housing.  Congratulations to

LeTonya Miles

Help us congratulate LeTonya Milesas she enters a new position asHousing Manager for Spencer BrownThomas Homes and BurlingtonHomes!

As a Housing Manager, Ms. Blank is responsible forconducting annual and interim recertifications ofincome and family status, maintaining resident files,tenant relations, rent control, and lease enforcement.Congratulations, we are so excited to have you as apart of our team!

"We granted funding tothe new coding classbecause it exposesyouth to computer

science, which maygenerate an interest that

could turn into alifelong career"

-Impact Alamance

The BHA After-SchoolEnrichment Program recentlybegan a coding class for 3rd and4th grade students. This class isfree, and each student hasaccess to a laptop computer,tablet, and headphones to createtheir own applications. With thehelp of an Elon student, thestudents in the coding class havealready created their first app.These students are very excitedabout the new knowledge andpractical skills they are gaining.

ASEP AND PRE-K

Coding Class

Youth Employment Program

We have partnered with Goodwillto establish a Youth EmploymentProgram for middle and highschool students. Members of thisprogram learn essential skills fortheir future careers. Thesestudents also participate in jobshadowing tours at facilities suchas Precor, the HVAC,Mechatronics, Welding &Automotive programs atAlamance Community College,and Woodforest Bank.

Healthy Eating & Living

After-SchoolEnrichment (ASEP)Monday – Thursday 2:00pm – 5:30pm

(Aug 26, 2019– June 10,2020)

Summer Enrichment(SEP)

Monday – Friday8:00am – 4:30pm

(June 17– Aug 16,  2019)May 9th is the last dayof registration for 2019

Pre-Kinders ProgramMonday – Friday

8:00am– 12:30pm.

Ready to Apply?Applications available at

1209 Chandler Court

Russell ScottEducation Coordinator

336-437-1660rscott@burlingtonha.org

Elon University students arecurrently working with 1st-4thgrade students in the BHA After-School Program to encouragehealthy eating and livingpractices. Elon students havedeveloped an age-appropriatecurriculum including activitiessuch as planting seeds in indoorplanters, attending the NorthPark Farmers Market, andsupplying simple, healthy recipesfor families.

Burlington Housing Authority partnered with EbenezerChurch of Christ to bring 27 students on a three-day collegetour over spring break. Students toured the University ofGeorgia, Clark University, Spelman College, MorehouseCollege, Johnson & Wales University, and Johnson C. SmithUniversity. These tours allow our students to take control oftheir future through exposure to educational opportunities,empowerment of their own skills, interests, and capabilities,and networking with other community members.

The Order of the GoldenCircle sponsored an EasterEgg Hunt for the BurlingtonHousing Authoritycommunity. The eventfeatured face painting,food, bouncy houseactivities, and prizes for allwho attended.

BHA EVENTS

College Tours

Easter Egg Hunt

Woodrail: First Monday 5pm Pate Homes: Second Tuesday 5pmEarl Gerow: Second Thursday 5pm Willowcreek & SBT: Third Tuesday 12pmCrump Village: Third Wednesday 5pm Maplebrook: Third Thursday 5pm Resident Advisory Board: FourthWednesday at the BHA Office 1pm

Senior Resident Series

We recently began a new seriesof programming for ourresidents who are 65 and older.We began this series with a"Cookies and Conversation"discussion on what they wouldlike to see from BHA. Sincethen, we have had game days,low-impact aerobics classes,and are planning a movie nightand other fun activities in thefuture. We hope these activitieswill engage our seniorresidents and encouragerelationship building in thesecommunities.

Monthly Local ResidentCouncil Meeting Schedule

HIV Testing

Willowcreek & SBT: Thurs, May 9thMaplebrook: Thurs, May 16th

Earl Gerow: Wed, June 5

Free Walmart giftcards for thosewho get tested! All testing is from

11am-1pm on the dates below:

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

With summer approaching, we are excited about our communitiesbeing active. Some fun-filled summer ideas can include hiking,walking in the park, going to the farmer's market and spending timeoutside with family. Our community gardens are flourishing and weare thrilled to see residents taking part in planting and harvesting.Here's to a wonderful summer season!

A special thank you to our partners and sponsors!

St. Matthews AME Church

G.O.A.L.S. ProgramThrough the G.O.A.L.S. Program (previously known as FSS), we work tirelessly toincrease economic security in each of our residents so that they can fully utilize theirskills and transform their futures. Some services that this program provides include:Education, job training, career exploration, transportation to community academicpartners, budgeting and personalized credit counseling. This opportunity is availableto all BHA residents and we want to support you in your endeavors of achievingindependence. For more information on how to become a part of the G.O.A.L.S. program, contact Ms.Tillman at (336)-226-8421 ext 222

Newsletter created by Elon University Intern, Caroline Redd