The Commissioners, staff and residents of the Meridian Housing Authority remain dedicated to providing quality, affordable housing opportunities to over 1,235 families in its area of responsibility. Several major initiatives ensure that our residents and employees enjoy a friendly, efficient and professional environment. MHA will continue in its quest to provide quality housing through its newest initiative known as the Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing “VASH” voucher program. The Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded MHA approximately $61,734.00 to provide permanent housing assistance to local veterans experiencing chronic homelessness. We are also pleased to partner with the Jackson Veteran Administration Medical Center which will provide case management and clinical services to veteran families qualifying under the HUD-VASH program. After the Veteran’s Administration determined the critical need to assist homeless veterans in Meridian, HUD awarded MHA the funding necessary to implement the VASH initiative. MHA’s high administrative performing designation played a key role in HUD’s decision to find the much needed veteran’s effort in Meridian. MHA will provide local office space for the homeless veteran’s program in an effort to expedite the VA’s ability to provide permanent housing solutions for (10) deserving families. MHA exist to provide affordable housing for over 3,500 eligible citizens.
For more information regarding MHA’s VASH award, visit www.meridianhousing.net
Ronald J. Turner, Sr., PHM
Executive Director
Judge Veldore Young Graham congratulates MHA Executive Director, Ronald J. Turner, Sr. and staff on securing VASH funding.
