Public Housing Bill of RightsLast year, the DC City Council amended the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999 to establish a Public Housing Resident Bill of Rights. The new law required the Public Housing R...
New Executives Join DCHA’s Office of Capital ProgramsThe District of Columbia Housing Authority, one of the largest landowners in the District of Columbia, announced the expansion of its Office of Capital Program with the hires of Darrell Davi...
DCHA's First Family Black History Month CelebrationCelebrate Black History Month with the District of Columbia Housing Authority. Families are invited to come to the Southwest Family Enhancement and Career Center on Saturday, February 23 fro...
DCHA Welcomes New ADA/504/Language Access CoordinatorThe District of Columbia Housing Authority welcomes a new member of the staff who has a greater understanding of what some of the agencys disabled customers experience on a daily basis. Mich...
Little Free Libraries in Three DCHA CommunitiesBenning Terrace, Highland Dwellings, and Highland Additions now each have their own Little Free Library. The Little Free Libraries were built and filled with books by Amerigroup, a healthcar...
DCHA Will Assist More Youth at Risk of Homelessness and Veterans Thanks to Additional VouchersThe District of Columbia Housing Authority recently received more vouchers to assist youth at risk of homelessness, families who need affordable housing to reunite, and veterans. DCHA greatl...
DCHA Board of Commissioners Approves Resolution for Stabilization of DCHA PortfolioThe District of Columbia Housing Authoritys Board of Commissioners voted Thursday, January 17, to approve a series of principles and priorities for a comprehensive, strategic plan of action...
DCHA Sees a Nearly 150 Percent Increase in Employment for Low-Income Residents Thanks to its Section 3 ProgramThe District of Columbia Housing Authority is dedicated to working with customers to assist them in their quest for greater self-sufficiency. One aspect of this work is providing employment...
A Statement Regarding the Federal Government ShutdownThe federal government shutdown started in late December 2018 and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is one of the affected agencies. Media outlets have reported that...
Happy Holidays with Greenleaf ExtensionsGreenleaf Extensions had a very merry holiday season thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard and resident council. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, headquartered on the St. Elizabeths Campus, collect...
Home for the Holidays with DCHA Homeowners and VeteransThe District of Columbia Housing Authority recently celebrated the holidays with customers who are veterans or recent homeowners with Home for the Holidays. The participants, who either used...
Holiday Cheer for Barry Farm FamiliesBarry Farm families were full of holiday cheer last week. A holiday gift pick-up was held for families on December 20 at the Barry Farm Recreation Center and hosted by A Wider Circle and the...
