HOU attended the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust's Rebuilding New York City's Public Housing Industry Event this week. Special shoutout to HOU Project Manager Caitlin Coleman for sharing HOU's resident relocation and resident engagement and services at the event.

HOU was joined by one of its partners, Toro Construction Services, at the Rebuilding NYC's Public Housing Industry event. Toro Construction is a NY-based independent MWBE firm providing logistical services for large-scale construction projects.

The HOU Resident Services team at Harbor Point, its community partners, and the Harbor Point residents celebrated Juneteenth with a day packed with fun, music, food, and prizes.

The West Brighton redevelopment groundbreaking event was celebrated last week with the NYCHA team, West Bright residents, and the PACT partners, which includes HOU. The project will include apartment renovations, improved amenities, and delivery of social services to residents.

As the relocation consultant and the social services implementation plan coordinator for West Brighton, the HOU team at West Brighton is excited to work closely with the residents to provide temporary relocation support and long-term resident services.

Our partner, The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) hosted a barbecue to share information and updates on the redevelopment of Park Morton Site 66 with Park Morton residents. The HOU resident services team at Park Morton joined the celebration with TCB and other community partners.

The HOU Resident Services team at Park Morton and Northwest One in Washington, DC, hosted a paint and chat workshop with residents. The beach-themed event was a great way for the HOU resident services team to engage and reunite the temporarily relocated residents.

The HOU Resident Services team at Park Morton and North West One in Washington, DC, hosted their annual back-to-school giveaway. Backpacks, school supplies and gift cards to purchase school uniforms were distributed. The event was held in collaboration with The Community Builders, Inc..

The HOU team at Eastchester Gardens hosted a fun back-to-school event with games and raffles for residents. The team shared with Eastchester residents information about the PACT Program and conducted a social services needs assessment to learn from residents the services needed.

The HOU Resident Services team at Northwest One & Park Morton site hosted a Resident Appreciation event. As the residents shared lunch, they shared the impact of HOU's resident services on the families over the years.

Housing Opportunities Unlimited is proud to support Dorchester Bay EDC in fulfilling its mission to build a strong, thriving, and diverse community in Boston's Dorchester neighborhoods!

Housing Opportunities Unlimited Regional Director Kimberly Sims attended the Kentucky Housing Authority (KHA)/Tennessee Association of Housing & Redevelopment Authorities (TAHRA) Annual Conference. HOU proudly sponsored the event and looks forward to returning next year!

Congratulations to Salem Housing Authority and Beacon Communities on the Leefort Terrace groundbreaking! HOU has been working closely with the Leefort Terrace Residents Tenant Association and providing temporary relocation services to residents during the redevelopment project.

HOU Project Manager Jeray Wilson was a panelist at the 2024 Housing Credit Conference panelist. The panel discussed how to successfully manage resident-in-place renovations. Jeray was joined by HOU CEO Chris Jones and Regional Director Kimberly Sims.