May - Housing Authority of the City of Austin

A monthly publication of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin
May 2015 . Volume 25 . Issue No. 5
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HACA, Community Partners Plant the Seeds for Good Health
aston Place residents have a new, healthy way to relax, socialize and learn this summer. HACA’s Planning and
Development Department recently installed a community garden just for Gaston residents on the south side of the
apartment building at 1941 Gaston Place Dr.
Gardening is an excellent way to get physical activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Active
people are less likely than inactive people to be obese or have high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, heart
disease, stroke, depression or colon cancer.
At the request of several green-thumbed residents, HACA began setting aside funds to develop the garden more than a year
ago. About $30,000 has been spent to prepare the space, which features a sidewalk and 22 individual metal raised beds sitting
atop crushed granite allowing for easy access for residents in wheelchairs or using walkers.
Each resident who uses the garden will have his or her own raised bed measuring 2 feet by 6 feet by 2 feet where he or she
can plant vegetables, herbs or ornamental plants. In addition, a piece of outdoor fitness equipment, a picnic table and benches
also will be installed to ensure the recreational space may be enjoyed by all who visit.
Although there are no current plans to build community gardens at other HACA public housing properties, it is possible
the idea could expand to other locations in the future. HACA also is looking into the possibility of partnering with local
community gardening groups like the Sustainable Food Center to assist residents in making their gardening projects a success.
The agency has already received a few donations of gardening tools and other supplies from Treehouse and Zinger Hardware.
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AFTER
Residents Recognized by TX NAHRO During Annual Conference
Residents Rachel Martinez and Ivy Tran were recently
honored with awards during the TX NAHRO 39th
Annual Conference and Tradeshow.
Martinez, who lives at Georgian, was named 2015
Resident of the Year for a large housing authority. The
award honors individuals who live in public housing,
participate in a rental assistance program or are served
by a community development agency.
She was nominated for the award for demonstrating
leadership, commitment, dedication and determination
in pursuing her own self-sufficiency, educational and
health care goals, as well as promoting the needs of all
residents.
Tran, a BTW resident and a a senior at Eastside
Memorial High School, was awarded a $1,000
scholarship. She is active in several extracurricular
activities, including the National Honor Society,
orchestra, the robotics team, the Green Team (a
program of Keep Austin Beautiful), and student
council — all while maintaining a 3.9 GPA.
After graduation, Tran plans on attending the
University of Texas at Austin to pursue a degree in
civil engineering.
HACA congratulates Martinez and Tran on these welldeserved honors!
Get Ready to Hop with HACA for Senior Mayfest 2015
HACA will celebrate national Older Americans Month with its
23rd annual Senior Mayfest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14 at the
Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, 1156 Hargrave St.
Each May, HACA hosts local vendors, who offer programs and
services to senior citizens, in an afternoon of fun and fellowship
complete with games and entertainment.
Honored guests and speakers will include xx and former Texas
State Legislator Wilhelmina Ruth Delco. About 300 people are
expected to help celebrate this year’s 1950s theme, “Hoppin’
with HACA.”
Nineteen vendor booths will showcase various resources
available to Austin seniors and will give participants an
opportunity to connect with programs or services they may
otherwise not have known existed.
to travel to the social security office. Entertainment will include
music, karaoke, games, and a raffle. The day will culminate with
an awards ceremony. All seniors are welcome to participate and
enjoy lunch provided by Bert’s BBQ.
The Social Security Administration will be on hand to help
public housing residents create online social security accounts
where they can download important documents without having
Contact your ROSS or FSS coordinator for help with
transportation.
Resident Leaders Visit the State Capital
The Rosewood Resident Leaders visited the legislators’ office at the
Texas State Capital last month for a history lesson about Texas political
forerunners, past and present.
The idea for the trip began at a Community Advancement Network
(CAN) meeting last year when Nancy Neavel spoke with HACA Choice
Neighborhoods Project Manager Eileen Schrandt about the importance of
participation in government and how to help make Texas a better place to
live.
In the future, the Rosewood Resident Leaders plan on embarking on a trip
to the Bob Bullock Museum. In addition, CAN is looking into coordinating
a meeting with the Rosewood Resident Leaders about health care coverage.
Reminder: HACA Smoke Free Begnning Sept. 1
Effective Sept. 1, smoking will be prohibited in all public housing units, patios and in common areas including
stairwells and parking lots. The smoke-free policy will apply to all property residents, guests, contractors and
employees. The use of any tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and e-cigarettes, will only be
allowed in designated outdoor areas. Questions? contact Pilar Sanchez at (512) 477-4488 ext. 2108.
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