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From Opportunity Home San Antonio's website:

Opportunity Home recognized 16 resident scholars on Aug. 27 at the 2026 Resident Scholarship Awards Ceremony, celebrating residents pursuing college degrees, technical training or professional certifications.

Each recipient received a $3,000 Opportunity Home Resident Scholarship to assist with tuition, books, school supplies and other education-related expenses. Awarded competitively each year, the scholarships help ease some of the financial costs that can come with staying in school.

From Patricia Wells' op-ed in The Mercury News:

One of the greatest privileges of my career has been creating programs that help families discover what’s possible when they no longer have to wonder where they’ll sleep each night. I’ve seen parents return to school, veterans rebuild their lives, seniors age with dignity and children thrive.

Few stories illustrate that better than Ericka Parker’s.

Austin Housing Authority (AHA) President & CEO Mike Gerber chats with Jeffery K. Patterson about what CLPHA members can expect when attending CLPHA CONVENE Austin, hosted by AHA, in November. He also details AHA's successes and challenges as one of the nation's earliest adopters of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program and shares how AHA works with several local and national health partners to bring healthcare services directly to AHA residents in their communities.

From SacRT's press release:

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of the new Dos Rios Station on the Blue Line, marking a significant milestone in expanding transit access and supporting redevelopment in Sacramento’s River District.

From the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority's website:

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) hosted its annual Senior Jamboree at Wendy Park, connecting senior residents from across Cuyahoga County to important health, wellness, and adult support services. 

The annual event pairs community engagement with direct access to local service providers in a central, accessible setting. 

From The NYCHA Journal:

In August, children visiting select Brooklyn pools had the opportunity to enjoy refreshing ices and pick out free books to take home thanks to the Brooklyn Public Library, NYCHA, and the National Book Foundation’s Book Rich Environments (BRE) program. 

From the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority's website:

For 35 years, the Korean Service Center (KSC) has helped residents age in place at MPHA’s Cedar High Apartments by providing culturally responsive, holistic support. From social services and in-home care to transportation and daily meals, KSC meets residents where they are and helps them remain independent.

From the Chicago Housing Authority's press release:

 The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) today accepted a $2.3 million Jobs Plus Initiative grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), funding a five-year effort to connect working-age residents at Wentworth Gardens with employment services. CHA is one of only 10 agencies nationwide to receive the grant.