edinburg housing authority 2014 annual report
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The Edinburg Housing Authority Housing Annual Report is a publication directed for EHA Board of Commissioners, City of Edinburg Mayor and City Commissioners, HUD Staff and agencies that partnered with EHA throughout 2014.Office hours, telephone numbers and email address to the agency are also included. The Annual Report offers a glimpse of our agency's highlights of the year and detailed information about new projects, partnerships and events we held for our residents.TRANSCRIPT
2014 ANNUAL REPORT2014 ANNUAL REPORT2014 ANNUAL REPORT A publication of the Edinburg Housing Authority.
Serving Families Since 1949
EDINBURG HOUSING AUTEDINBURG HOUSING AUTEDINBURG HOUSING AUTHORITYHORITYHORITY
“Change Starts With Us.”
EHA Youth Leadership Association
OUR MISSIONOUR MISSIONOUR MISSION
With more than 65 years of service, the Edinburg Housing Authority takes pride in providing assistance to those who need it most in the Rio Grande Valley.
As a result, throughout the years we have focused our agency’s efforts and resources to ensure struggling low-income families with an equal opportunity to obtain safe, decent and affordable public housing, and thus improve their quality of life.
But even though we help hundreds of families in need, we realize that to truly help impoverished residents rise out of poverty and better themselves our agency has to do much more than providing them with a place to live. As a result, in addition to providing housing for our residents we have now made it our mission to promote self-sufficiency throughout the agency and do everything in our power to help those we serve develop the necessary work skills and education to succeed and ultimately provide for their loved ones on their own. With dedication, integrity and compassion we take pride in helping our residents each and every day. We believe and ardently hope that through every family we help we make a difference in the present and someday future of the city of Edinburg and the Rio Grande Valley.
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a
day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”
Chinese Proverb
A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYORA MESSAGE FROM THE MAYORA MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
For more than 65 years the Edinburg Housing Authority has
consistently done an outstanding job serving low-income families in the
Rio Grande Valley. As one of the largest public housing authorities in
South Texas, its work has provided affordable housing for thousands of
residents in our city.
In light of the Edinburg Housing Authority’s relentless efforts and
commitment to the city, this 2014 Annual Report offers a glimpse into the
agency’s operations, personnel and their events held throughout the year.
Within its pages, I trust you will find information indicating the
spirit of a hard-working agency dedicated to not only provide housing
assistance to low-income residents, but becoming a helping hand that
facilitates their development of necessary skills to succeed on their own
and ultimately guides them towards self-sufficiency. Like I have, I believe
you will discover that the Edinburg Housing Authority is a vital
component and generous contributor to our community due to its infusion
of construction related dollars to the economy and its incredible service to
those who need it most.
With this said, I would like to give special thanks to the Edinburg
City Council and various city departments for their constant support to
the Edinburg Housing Authority and the people of the Rio Grande Valley.
Thanks to your help, the agency is able to continue offering Edinburg
families and seniors the chance to live in a safe and affordable home
where they can pursue educational opportunities and employment.
Richard H. Garcia
MAYOR
“Change Starts With Us”“Change Starts With Us”“Change Starts With Us” A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The end of another great year has come and as a result the time to reflect on the accomplishments of The end of another great year has come and as a result the time to reflect on the accomplishments of The end of another great year has come and as a result the time to reflect on the accomplishments of
the Edinburg Housing Authority is upon us. As I reflect on our achievements during 2014, I look forward to the Edinburg Housing Authority is upon us. As I reflect on our achievements during 2014, I look forward to the Edinburg Housing Authority is upon us. As I reflect on our achievements during 2014, I look forward to
the new year with great optimism. As the Executive Director of the Edinburg Housing Authority, I feel truly the new year with great optimism. As the Executive Director of the Edinburg Housing Authority, I feel truly the new year with great optimism. As the Executive Director of the Edinburg Housing Authority, I feel truly
blessed to be surrounded by an excellent staff and caring professionals. Working together to achieve our yearblessed to be surrounded by an excellent staff and caring professionals. Working together to achieve our yearblessed to be surrounded by an excellent staff and caring professionals. Working together to achieve our year---
round goals, we strived to revolutionize and redefine public housing in ways never done before in our region round goals, we strived to revolutionize and redefine public housing in ways never done before in our region round goals, we strived to revolutionize and redefine public housing in ways never done before in our region
and through our dedication we have made our agency one of the best in Texas. and through our dedication we have made our agency one of the best in Texas. and through our dedication we have made our agency one of the best in Texas.
As we have emphasized in our actions throughout 2014, As we have emphasized in our actions throughout 2014, As we have emphasized in our actions throughout 2014, change starts with uschange starts with uschange starts with us. With cooperative . With cooperative . With cooperative
efforts from various community agencies, the Edinburg Housing Authority has worked to transform public efforts from various community agencies, the Edinburg Housing Authority has worked to transform public efforts from various community agencies, the Edinburg Housing Authority has worked to transform public
housing by successfully implementing educational, cultural and physical fitness programs that benefit the housing by successfully implementing educational, cultural and physical fitness programs that benefit the housing by successfully implementing educational, cultural and physical fitness programs that benefit the
resident families living within our five developments: Albores Courts, Viviendas Manuel L. Ramirez, El resident families living within our five developments: Albores Courts, Viviendas Manuel L. Ramirez, El resident families living within our five developments: Albores Courts, Viviendas Manuel L. Ramirez, El
Jardin, Lantana and La Posada. Due to our commitment to serve our residents, the agency has strived to Jardin, Lantana and La Posada. Due to our commitment to serve our residents, the agency has strived to Jardin, Lantana and La Posada. Due to our commitment to serve our residents, the agency has strived to
become a helping hand for residents and encourage them to pursue better and healthier lifestyles. Aware that become a helping hand for residents and encourage them to pursue better and healthier lifestyles. Aware that become a helping hand for residents and encourage them to pursue better and healthier lifestyles. Aware that
education is the key to success, during the year we sought to raise the educational standards of our residents by education is the key to success, during the year we sought to raise the educational standards of our residents by education is the key to success, during the year we sought to raise the educational standards of our residents by
implementing educational programs like tutoring, GED, music, art, leadership and bilingual classes throughout implementing educational programs like tutoring, GED, music, art, leadership and bilingual classes throughout implementing educational programs like tutoring, GED, music, art, leadership and bilingual classes throughout
our developments. Additionally, due the high obesity rate in South Texas, the Edinburg Housing Authority our developments. Additionally, due the high obesity rate in South Texas, the Edinburg Housing Authority our developments. Additionally, due the high obesity rate in South Texas, the Edinburg Housing Authority
strived to carve a pathway for its resident families to live healthy lifestyles by promoting physical fitness and strived to carve a pathway for its resident families to live healthy lifestyles by promoting physical fitness and strived to carve a pathway for its resident families to live healthy lifestyles by promoting physical fitness and
nutrition through various events like folkloric dance, community gardening and even Zumba.nutrition through various events like folkloric dance, community gardening and even Zumba.nutrition through various events like folkloric dance, community gardening and even Zumba.
But despite our numerous accomplishments, our agency is aware that much more can be done to better But despite our numerous accomplishments, our agency is aware that much more can be done to better But despite our numerous accomplishments, our agency is aware that much more can be done to better
serve our residents in the coming year. As a result, our goal is to continue developing warm, close working serve our residents in the coming year. As a result, our goal is to continue developing warm, close working serve our residents in the coming year. As a result, our goal is to continue developing warm, close working
relationships with esteemed community partners to further enhance the educational, cultural, and physical relationships with esteemed community partners to further enhance the educational, cultural, and physical relationships with esteemed community partners to further enhance the educational, cultural, and physical
fitness services we offer. We also plan to continue actively engaging in productive dialogue with leaders in fitness services we offer. We also plan to continue actively engaging in productive dialogue with leaders in fitness services we offer. We also plan to continue actively engaging in productive dialogue with leaders in
Austin, Texas and Washington D.C. in our commitment to support legislation that positively impacts the Austin, Texas and Washington D.C. in our commitment to support legislation that positively impacts the Austin, Texas and Washington D.C. in our commitment to support legislation that positively impacts the
housing industry here and throughout the nation. Today I am proud to say that the Edinburg Housing housing industry here and throughout the nation. Today I am proud to say that the Edinburg Housing housing industry here and throughout the nation. Today I am proud to say that the Edinburg Housing
Authority is one of the best in Texas and the Rio Grande Valley but this would not be possible without the Authority is one of the best in Texas and the Rio Grande Valley but this would not be possible without the Authority is one of the best in Texas and the Rio Grande Valley but this would not be possible without the
efforts of everyone at the Edinburg Housing Authority. Because of this, I offer my sincere thanks and efforts of everyone at the Edinburg Housing Authority. Because of this, I offer my sincere thanks and efforts of everyone at the Edinburg Housing Authority. Because of this, I offer my sincere thanks and
appreciation to all those who played a role in making this a great year. Working hard in 2015, we hope and appreciation to all those who played a role in making this a great year. Working hard in 2015, we hope and appreciation to all those who played a role in making this a great year. Working hard in 2015, we hope and
pray the coming year brings bigger and even better changes.pray the coming year brings bigger and even better changes.pray the coming year brings bigger and even better changes.
Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez Executive Director
AGENCY SUMMARYAGENCY SUMMARY
A safe, stable and affordable home is the foundation for building
stronger families and stronger communities.
HOUSING PROGRAMSHOUSING PROGRAMSHOUSING PROGRAMS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSBOARD OF COMMISSIONERSBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Public Housing Owns and manages 367 Public Housing units in 5 properties: Albores
Courts, El Jardín, Lantana, La Posada, Viviendas M. Ramirez.
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Administer rental vouchers to 970 Edinburg families.
Tax Credit Property
The Edinburg Towers house 100 elderly/disabled families with 25 apartments under the Public Housing program and 75 apartments under
the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8).
Joe Rodriguez Chairman
Eduardo “Ed” Gonzalez Commissioner
Armando Barrera Vice-Chairman
Cris Torres Commissioner
Juan Guzman Resident
Commissioner
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Rodolfo Ramirez (Executive Director), Elizabeth Rodriguez
(Administrative Assistant)
Left to right: Alejandro Pequeno (Development Manager), Gracie Mujica,
Zulema Garcia (Development Manager), Liz Hernandez (Supervisor) Phillip Gama (Application Intake) Robert Briones
(Inspector/Clerk)
PUBLIC HOUSING DEPARTMENT
EXECUTIVE TEAM ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
JANITORIAL DEPARTMENT
Left to right: Richard Christian (Accounting) , Rodolfo Ramirez
(Executive Director), Olga L. Regalado (Section 8), Liz Hernandez (Public
Housing), Elizabeth Rodriguez
SECTION 8 DEPARTMENT
Robert Hernandez (Accounts Payable), Maria Monroy (Procurement Officer)
Richard Christian (Supervisor)
Left to Right: Patricia Garcia (Caseworker), Olga L. Regalado (Supervisor), Yuri Trevino
(Caseworker), Susie de la Garza, Front: Aureliano Martinez (Inspector)
Pureza Guerrero and America Perez
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
Left to Right/Back: Cesar Alvarado, Julio Bautista, Nicolas Barajas, Agustin
Miranda, Jorge Coria, Edgar Flores, Eric Aranda (Supervisor) Left to Right/Front:
Santos Hernandez, David Santibanez, Librado Zuniga, Arturo Arredondo, Daniel
Villagomez
WHO WE SERVE
PUBLIC HOUSINGPUBLIC HOUSINGPUBLIC HOUSING
Of elderly and /or disabled households.Of elderly and /or disabled households.Of elderly and /or disabled households.
The average monthly rent assisted households pay isThe average monthly rent assisted households pay isThe average monthly rent assisted households pay is
The average annual income of assisted house-The average annual income of assisted house-The average annual income of assisted house-holds.holds.holds.
The average time housing households, nonThe average time housing households, nonThe average time housing households, non---elderly/elderly/elderly/nonnonnon---disabled utilize housing assistance is aboutdisabled utilize housing assistance is aboutdisabled utilize housing assistance is about
Of assisted households have children.Of assisted households have children.Of assisted households have children.
SECTION 8
Of elderly and /or disabled households.
The average monthly rent assisted households pay is
Is the average annual income of assisted house-holds.
The average time housing households, non-elderly/non-disabled utilize housing assistance is about
Of assisted households have children.
Through this program, eligible families have the opportunity to search for their own
house, apartment, or mobile home within the city of Edinburg, Texas and it’s Extra
Territorial Jurisdiction. Qualifying households are able to obtain adequate rental housing
while paying up to at least 30 percent of their income for rent.
“Education is the movement from darkness to light.” – Allan Bloom
T he Edinburg Housing Authority Section 8 is very proud of Georgina Marquez and her accomplishments. When she first applied for EHA’s Section 8, Georgina Marquez had no idea
what her future had in store for her. At the time, she was unemployed with four children and living with her mother. Unfortunately, while her mother could support them financially until Georgina found a job, she told her to find somewhere else to live. At this point, Georgina feared not being able to support her children. “I was scared, I was not sure if I was going to make it on my own,” she shared.
As she signed the Section 8 contract, Ms. Regalado the supervisor, offered her assistance to register in the WorkInTexas website so she could search for job opportunities. It was during the registration that Ms. Regalado learned that Georgina did not have any certifications, diplomas or degrees except for her high school diploma.
Seeing this Ms. Regalado told her, “Education is important Ms. Marquez, that piece of paper is your key to success.” She informed Georgina of Southern Career Institute (SCI), a nearby school that offered short career training programs and registered her for orientation. Despite being hesitant because she had not been in school for several years, she courageously started the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program. “It had been a long time since I stepped foot in a classroom, “ Georgina shared. “I was nervous. Despite her initial fear, 9 months later Georgina graduated from SCI. She worked part-time in Wal-Mart while she waited for SCI to help her find a suitable job for her certificate until finally, three weeks later she got a call that changed her life forever. Thanks to her education certificate, Georgina was offered a full-time managerial position at a nearby nursing home with a starting annual salary of $45,760 and benefits for her and her family. “So far, I am loving the job and plan to stay there for a long time,” she said. While pursuing to further her education took a lot of commitment from Georgina, she is incredibly grateful to the EHA for their assistance. “I am beyond thankful to the Edinburg Housing Authority’s Section 8 Program for offering me a helping hand when I needed it the most,” she expressed.
GEORGINA MARQUEZ
Voucher Program
Housing Choice A Section 8 Success Story
Voucher Program
Housing Choice
CHANGING RESIDCHANGING RESIDCHANGING RESIDEEENT LIVES THROUGH NT LIVES THROUGH NT LIVES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS & EDUCATIONPARTNERSHIPS & EDUCATIONPARTNERSHIPS & EDUCATION
Due to his background in education, Executive Director Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez’ visionary leadership has resulted in the creation of programs
focusing on educational activities for EHA families.
For the first time in the history of the Edinburg Housing Authority partnerships with local agencies have been established to provide classes
and activities throughout the five properties.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Worked with EHA to develop better relationships with Resident Councils.
SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY Assisted with nutrition and weight loss for EHA staff. Additionally, it supported and
participated with EHA residents and staff in the City of Edinburg’s 10k runs.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Through this collaboration, UTPA students were able to complete internships by working
with residents in need of assistance.
UPCOMING EXPANSION OF SERVICES: School of English/Linguistics * School of Business
* School of Public Administration, MPA Program
EHA and the University of Texas-Pan American have initiated collaborative efforts to assist housing residents and encourage them to
become self-sufficient. The following were the efforts achieved during 2014:
STRIVING FOR HIGHER EDUCATIONSTRIVING FOR HIGHER EDUCATIONSTRIVING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
PARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPS City of Edinburg Edinburg CISD Texas A&M Agrilife Extension
Service Deep South Texas Master Gardeners Association Music, Dance, & Art Boys & Girls Club Hidalgo County Head Start
Edinburg Dance Theatre LecturAmerica UTPA Edinburg City Forrester Edinburg Parks & Recreation Edinburg Community
Development & Grants Management Department
Folkorico Dance
CHANGES FROM WITHINCHANGES FROM WITHINCHANGES FROM WITHIN
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The Nelrod Company
Nan McKay and Associates Inc.
TenMast Online Software Training
The University of Texas – Pan American – Certified Public
Manager (CPM) Program
EHA is committed to taking all the necessary actions to ensure it’s residents are getting the proper assistance. To do so it provides tools and
constant opportunities to train and educate its staff via online and/or classroom settings. Throughout the year, education and training for staff
development has been provided by the following agencies:
OUR COMMUNITY EVENTSOUR COMMUNITY EVENTSOUR COMMUNITY EVENTS
RESIDENT SERVICE INITIATIVES
The LEGO Children’s fund awarded EHA a $5,000 grant for the Dream-It Plan-It Make –It STEM Camp.
LEGO SUMMER CAMPLEGO SUMMER CAMPLEGO SUMMER CAMP
EHA’s 12th Annual Back to School Fair collected school supplies from the community to give to students.
BACK TO SCHOOL FAIRBACK TO SCHOOL FAIRBACK TO SCHOOL FAIR
The Reconnecting Families and Dads Initiative reunited EHA kids with their dads on Father’s Day.
RECONNECTING FAMILIESRECONNECTING FAMILIESRECONNECTING FAMILIES
CLASSES WE OFFERCLASSES WE OFFERCLASSES WE OFFER
TUTORING COMPUTER ESL FOLKLORIC
OTHER SERVICESOTHER SERVICESOTHER SERVICES
ZUMBA ART STEM
EHA hosted it’s 2nd Annual Halloween Festival at the Albores Courts Oscar Diaz Gym.
HALLOWEEN FESTIVALHALLOWEEN FESTIVALHALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
With the help of volunteers and community partners EHA donated turkeys to families for Thanksgiving.
TURKEY GIVEAWAYTURKEY GIVEAWAYTURKEY GIVEAWAY
With the help of community partners EHA collected and gave toys to more than 500 kids.
2ND ANNUAL TOY DRIVE 2ND ANNUAL TOY DRIVE 2ND ANNUAL TOY DRIVE
MUSIC
LIBRARY RESOURCES
AMERICA READS
PROJECT INSIGHT
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Thanks to funds received from the Capital Fund Recovery Act, great changes occurred at the Edinburg Housing Authority in 2014.
900 N. 1st Ave., Edinburg, Texas NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN AT LA POSADA
During the Spring, residents in La Posada were able to enjoy a new garden.
REPAVEMENT OF PARKING LOTS Lantana, El Jardin, Ramirez, and La Posada
Also in the spring, EHA repaved the parking lots of 4 of its developments.
NEW DOOR HARDWARE IN ALL EHA Lantana, El Jardin, Ramirez, Albores Courts, and La Posada
In addition, EHA also replaced all entry and back door hardware bolts and locks in all of its properties.
HOUSING IMPROVEMENTSHOUSING IMPROVEMENTSHOUSING IMPROVEMENTS
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEHIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEHIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEARARAR
Alvety Tuma, Ruben Aldair Lara, and Elva Treviño, three EHA students,
received scholarships from the Southwest Regional Council of the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
Scholarship Committee.
THREE EHA STUDENTS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGETHREE EHA STUDENTS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGETHREE EHA STUDENTS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE
Students that actively participated in the EHA’s Summer Activities
Program were able to attend the Coastal Lab South Padre Island field trip. During the field trip,
students had the opportunity to dissect a shark and learn about sea
turtles thanks to a visit to Sea Turtle, Inc. at the island.
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND SUMMER FIELD TRIPSOUTH PADRE ISLAND SUMMER FIELD TRIPSOUTH PADRE ISLAND SUMMER FIELD TRIP
EHA IS DESIGNATED A EHA IS DESIGNATED A EHA IS DESIGNATED A “HIGH PERFORMER”“HIGH PERFORMER”“HIGH PERFORMER”
For the fourth consecutive year, EHA was designated a “High Performer” by
the Public Housing Assessment System.
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SOUTHWEST NAHRO AWARDS RECIPIENTSSOUTHWEST NAHRO AWARDS RECIPIENTSSOUTHWEST NAHRO AWARDS RECIPIENTS
In 2014, several board members received Southwest NAHRO Awards and were recognized at a Board Meeting in July.
Additionally, the “Best Annual Report” was
awarded to the Edinburg Housing Authority.
AWARD WINNING STAFF & BEST ANNUAL REPORTAWARD WINNING STAFF & BEST ANNUAL REPORTAWARD WINNING STAFF & BEST ANNUAL REPORT
SECTION 8 ALSO DESIGNATED A SECTION 8 ALSO DESIGNATED A SECTION 8 ALSO DESIGNATED A “HIGH PERFORMER”“HIGH PERFORMER”“HIGH PERFORMER”
Section 8 was also designated High Performer in their Section Eight Management Assessment Program
(SEMAP). SEMAP helps HUD target monitoring and assistance to PHA programs that need the most
improvement.
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“““COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR”COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR”COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR”
Armando Barrera Vice-Chairman
“EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF “EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF “EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR”THE YEAR”THE YEAR”
Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez
“COMMUNITY SERVICE “COMMUNITY SERVICE “COMMUNITY SERVICE MEMBER OF THE YEAR”MEMBER OF THE YEAR”MEMBER OF THE YEAR”
Martin Martinez
Operation Revenues
Tenant Revenue $628,379
Grants $4,727,275
Other Revenue $192,826
Total Operating revenue $5,548,480
Operating Expenses
Administrative Expenses $1,407,646
Ordinary Maintenance & Opera-tions
$993,216
Housing Assistance Payments $88,836
Protective Services $97,590
Tenant Services $84,551
Utilities $155,308
General Expenses $155,308
Total Operating Expenses $5,671,302
Operating Income (Loss) ($122,822)
Interest Expense ($11,699)
Depreciation Expense (non-cahsh)
($326,530)
Extraordinary items $0
Excess (Deficiency) Operating Revenue
$461,051
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31,2014 (UNAUDITED)
Assets
Current Assets $2,127,218
Capital Assets (net) $6,091,866
Other Assets $0
Total Assets $8219,084
Liabilities and Net Assets
Current Liabilities $599,700
Noncurrent Liabilities $509,944
Total Liabilities $1,109,644
Net Assets $84,551
Invested in Capital Assets, net of related Debt $5,281,230
Restricted Net Assets $387,912
Unrestricted Net Assets $1,440,298
Total Net Assets $7,109,440
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $8,219,084
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31,2014 (UNAUDITED)
220 S. 25th St. Edinburg
50 units – 25 elderly, 25 family Formed in 1964 Tito Galvan Community Center On-site playground Coin-operated Laundromat
504 N. 22nd St. Edinburg
98 Units Formed in 1949 Andy Borglin Community Center Coin-operated Laundromat On-site Head Start Program Center Oscar Diaz Gymnasium
69 units – 34 elderly, 35 family Formed in 1979 A Vision For You (On-site counseling services) Kara Shearer Learning Center
900 S. Veteran’s Blvd. Edinburg
1200 N. 1st St., Edinburg
76 units Formed in 1971 Estella L. Trevino Community Center On-site Head Start Center Basketball court/pavilion Coin-operated Laundromat
900 N. 1st St., Edinburg
74 units Formed in 1971 Sam Risica Community Center On-site Boys & Girls Club Center Basketball court/pavilion Coin-operated Laundromat
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To fight hunger in children out of school during the summer, To fight hunger in children out of school during the summer,
the Edinburg Consolidated School District provided students at the Edinburg Consolidated School District provided students at
EHA’s Lantana Development with breakfast and lunch meals EHA’s Lantana Development with breakfast and lunch meals
during the Public Housing Sumer Program.during the Public Housing Sumer Program.
Alvety Tuma, Ruben Lara and Elva Trevino all EHA residents Alvety Tuma, Ruben Lara and Elva Trevino all EHA residents
received scholarships from the Southwest Regional Council of received scholarships from the Southwest Regional Council of
the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment
Officials in May 23, 2014.Officials in May 23, 2014.
Several Board Members including Vice Chairman Armando Several Board Members including Vice Chairman Armando
Barrera and Executive Director Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez Barrera and Executive Director Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez
received awards from Texas Southwest NAHRO in August, received awards from Texas Southwest NAHRO in August,
2014.2014.
More than 500 kids received toys this Christmas thanks to the More than 500 kids received toys this Christmas thanks to the
collaboration of community partners during EHA’s 2nd Annual collaboration of community partners during EHA’s 2nd Annual
Toy Drive. The toy drive’s success resulted in a surplus of toys that Toy Drive. The toy drive’s success resulted in a surplus of toys that
were later donated by the EHA’s Youth Leadership Association to were later donated by the EHA’s Youth Leadership Association to
immigrant refugee children in Sacred Heart Church.immigrant refugee children in Sacred Heart Church.
“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” ― -John Holmes
910 S. Sugar Road Edinburg, Texas 78539
Phone: (956) 383 3839
FAX: (956) 380 6308 www.edinburgha.org