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"It felt like new life": King County Housing Authority Video Spotlights A Mom's Journey to Stable Housing Through the EHV Program

12.8.25

From the King County Housing Authority:

Meet Emily.

When Emily and her kids got an Emergency Housing Voucher, it wasn’t just about having a roof overhead. It was about finally being able to breathe. After bouncing between motels and uncertainty, she could tell her children, “This is your room. This is our home.” For her, it was a lifeline, a chance to rebuild, to give her kids stability, and to show that safe housing is where families start to thrive.

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Celebrates Graduates of Home Work Paint Program

11.18.25

From the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority's (CMHA) newsletter:

For the past 20 years, CMHA has partnered with Sherwin-Williams to provide the Home Work Paint Program directly to residents. This biannual training program provides participants with the tools and training necessary to launch their own painting career. Over the course of the week, residents learn brush techniques, masking and preparation, paint mixing, and contamination protocols — all while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Housing Is Awarded $600,000 Grant from Pritzker Children’s Initiative

11.17.25

Grant to Support Housing Is Will Be Used to Address Homelessness for Infants, Toddlers, Expectant Parents, and Their Families

(Washington, D.C.) November 6, 2025 – Housing Is, a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging gaps among the housing, health and education sectors to improve life outcomes for low-income individuals and families, announced today that the Pritzker Children’s Initiative (PCI) has awarded the organization $600,000.

PHAs: Join Our Contest to Help Bridge the Digital Divide with T-Mobile's Project 10Million!

11.5.25

Housing Is is partnering with T-Mobile on their Project 10Million initiative to connect 10 million low-income students with free internet access. Families with students in grades K-12 who meet income requirements are eligible to receive 200GB internet access per year for five years via a hotspot, with no fees, costs, or annual recertifications.

Fresno Housing Celebrates American Heart Association HeartCorps Member of the Year Finalist for Her Health-focused Resident Empowerment Programming

10.29.25

From Fresno Housing's newsletter:

Fresno Housing proudly celebrates Monica Jones, a HeartCorps member with the American Heart Association, who was named a finalist for Member of the Year for her outstanding service across Fresno County.

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Continues to Bring the W.O.W. Factor with the Unveiling of the Workforce on Wheels CyberBus 2.0

10.28.25

From the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh's press release:

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) has once again delivered a W.O.W. factor to its tenants, stakeholders, and the community that will further its mission to serve as a path to launch for its residents and improve the quality of life for all City of Pittsburgh citizens.

On July 25, 2025, during a visit from HUD Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Senator David McCormick (R-PA), the HACP unveiled its newest fleet member — the Workforce on Wheels (W.O.W.) CyberBus 2.0. 

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