As the joy of the Christmas season fills the frosty air, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the warm accomplishments at the Meridian Housing Authority over the past 12 months.
In January, the implementation of the MHA Homeownership Transition Program (HTP) provided the agency the opportunity to place seventeen (17) families on the path to becoming first time homeowners.
During the following month, the submission of a successful 9% tax credit allocation application to the Mississippi Home Corporation allowed the organization to further its commitment to expanding the supply of viable housing options throughout MHA’s portfolio.
The month of April marked the dramatic construction of Carousel View Homes, the authority’s newest neighborhood.
In June, eight (8) MHA scholars received over $60,000 in Hope VI Endowment Trust funding to continue their quest to pursue a college degree.
A valuable collaboration was developed during the month of July as MHA partnered with the Meridian Public School District to ensure that all students residing in affordable housing communities were properly registered at the start of the school year. Also during the month of July, the agency experienced an outpouring of love for eight (8) families from the Western Garden Community as they fell victim to a horrible arson fire. We were grateful that all residents escaped this tragedy without injury.
In September, seven successful rallies were held throughout MHA managed communities to emphasize the importance of motivating and preparing our students and parents for the school year.
October marked the second year of the Officer Next Door (OND) partnership with the Meridian Police Department. The program is currently active in the Eastern and Western Garden communities and the Carousel Place Apartments.
Now it is time to renew our “Commitment to Excellence” for the work ahead in 2015.
Finally, let us not forget the true meaning of this glorious holiday. May God richly bless you and your family during this Christmas season.
