HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CARROLLTON

H O U S I NG AUT H OR IT Y O F T H E C IT Y OF CA R ROL LT ON
Spring Quarter
April 1, 2015—
June 30, 2015
Growth By Nurture
HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF
CARROLLTON
1 Roop Street
P.O. Box 627
Carrollton, GA 30117
770-834-2046
Jodie Goodman
Social Services Manager
Ext 105
Erin Langley
HCV FSS Coordinator
Ext 103
Quin Roberts
PH FSS Coordinator
Ext 104
EVERY DIFFICULTY IS AN OPPORTUNITY IN DISGUISE
The New Beginnings Toward Literacy Program offers adult education to prepare participants for their
GED test or to improve literacy. Instructor Delilah Jenkins has a staff of committed volunteers, college
students and retired educators, to assist the students with their work. The program has been operating
out of Ingram Homes Community Center since October 2011. If you are interested in finding out more
information or would like to sign up, please call Ms. Jenkins at 678-629-4472. Classes are offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30—6:00pm.
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The Carrollton Housing Authority ROSS Program hosted a 2nd Follow Up Computer Class for residents. Eighteen residents attended the four day class and earned Certificates of Completion for the
Intermediate Computer Course taught by Ms. Tara Moten of West Georgia Technical College. Participants received $25 BP Gas Cards for attending all four sessions. Please stay tuned for another class to
be scheduled in late spring. For more information about the ROSS Program, contact Jodie Goodman,
770-834-2046 ex105.
Congratulations to Ms. Vevlin Hudson, winner of the brand new laptop and three months of free internet service!!! Ms. Hudson attended the ROSS Computer Class and was entered into the drawing as a
result of her attendance to all four sessions of the computer class. Congrats Ms. Hudson!!!
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the
world.”
― Nelson Mandela
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
― Winston S. Churchill
UPCOMING EVENTS
4/4/15
3rd Annual West Carroll Superstar 5k Stroll & Kids Fun Run
@Catherine Hardy-Lavender (West Carroll) Rec Center.
$20adult, $5kid (price includes t-shirt)
4/16/15
Earth Day Celebration @ The Amp, 5pm
4/18/15
March of Dimes Walk @ John Tanner State Park, 9:30am
If you’re NOT currently enrolled
in school or working a min. of
20 hrs./wk., you MUST attend
the monthly workshops to stay
incompliance with FSS/ROSS.
April 21st: Mock Interviews
May 19th: Nutrition Education
June 16th: Cooking Class
Workshops @ 3:30, Elder Circle Community Center
5/2/15
Mayfest @ Adamson Square, 9:30am—4:30pm
Movie Night @ The Amp on Bradley Street
Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck?
free event, movies start at 8pm(sunset)
Are you looking to improve your employment
or education?
Circles of West Georgia is a progressive program
5/21/15 Movie: Toy Story 3
6/4/15 Movie: Muppets from Space
built to encourage and support members of our
6/11/15 Movie: Planes-Fire and Rescue
community who are looking to achieve a more
self-sufficient lifestyle.
6/18/15 Movie: Mighty Ducks
As a part of the program, you will receive help
with: time & money management, and training
What can the ROSS Program do for you?
Personalized Job Coaching, Resume & Job Application Assistance, Mock Interviews, Daily Living Activities Assistance, Nutrition Information, Basic & Continued Education. Call Jodie Goodman for more
info!
770-834-2046 x 105
HCV FSS Update
Total Families Enrolled: 32
Waiting List: 12
Escrow Account Total: $62,154.02
in communication skills. You will have two caring Allies to support you on your journey to selfsufficiency, staff to answer questions, mentoring
and conflict resolution, and weekly meetings at
which a meal and childcare are provided. Please
contact Coordinator Leslie Davis for more information: lesliedavis.cwg@gmail.com.
PH FSS Update
Total Families Enrolled: 50
Waiting List: 2
Escrow Account Total: $23,875.47