Allegheny County Housing Authority

Congratulations, The Community Builders, Inc. and Allegheny County Housing Authority, on Castlegate Green. I am grateful to have played a role in this mixed-income family development in an area of opportunity, and I, along with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, appreciate the recognition during today’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. It is always a good day when you get to see the community that pairs with a closing book.

Our Associate Director of the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Randi Beattie, and Landlord Liaison and Head of Marketing, Hannah Lapiska gave a brilliant presentation on How the ACHA Has Approached Landlord Communication at the 2024 National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Conference yesterday! They were amongst only a few individuals at the conference who spoke about the Marketing & Communications division, showing that this is becoming a more recognized field in the Housing industry! We are so proud of them for representing the Authority and we look forward to being a part of future NAHRO recognition.

Our Associate Director of the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Randi Beattie, and Landlord Liaison and Head of Marketing, Hannah Lapiska gave a brilliant presentation on How the ACHA Has Approached Landlord Communication at the 2024 National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Conference yesterday! They were amongst only a few individuals at the conference who spoke about the Marketing & Communications division, showing that this is becoming a more recognized field in the Housing industry! We are so proud of them for representing the Authority and we look forward to being a part of future NAHRO recognition.

We love it when women come together to show their superpowers! 🤩 Last week, the ACHA met with the McKees Rocks Choice Neighborhood Transformation Plan. W.A.V.E will be working closely with former Hays Manor residents who have been relocated from the Hays Manor Community and will receive tools, education, and reinforcement that improve outcomes for these individuals and families. Stay tuned for more from this great group! Front row (L-R): Jenise Lewis, Charlise Smith (Executive Director, middle), Dr. Bev Moore (ACHA) Back row (L-R): Latosha Mills, Dallas Washington, Kim Evans (ACHA), Chrystyn Ballard, Lynae Solomon, Brittany Davis, Tijuana Weston #housing #hud #alleghenycounty #education #housingcommunity

HACP staff members, including Executive Director Caster D. Binion, were proud to hear U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announce a $6.1 million investment to make much-needed upgrades to Crafton Towers today. Crafton Towers, Crafton's senior affordable housing high rise, was built in 1974, and has not had any major upgrades since. The grant funds, awarded to ACTION-Housing, Inc., are part of an earmarked $69 million of historic public housing investments across the country, made possible by the Biden Administration (The White House) These investments fall under the umbrella of a larger, $1 billion investment by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help ensure the country is poised to address its critical affordable housing crisis. The HACP continues to be a steadfast partner with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD Mid-Atlantic Region, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, URA Pittsburgh, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Housing Authority, ACTION-Housing, Inc. and other key stakeholders throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Region in an effort to bring affordable housing to all, and continue to make the HACP a place to live and a path to launch. For more information on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's investment announcement, please visit: https://bit.ly/4gbIN1U.

Our Director of the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Kim Longwell, Associate Director of the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Randi Beattie, and one of our Landlord Liaisons and Head of Marketing, Hannah Lapiska, will be presenting at the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) 2024 National Conference & Exhibition on How the ACHA Approaches Landlord Communication. The trio is thrilled to be talking amongst other industry experts about a pressing issue in #affordablehousing. Photos courtesy of HL and NAHRO.

Last week, we celebrated our Community Choice Demonstration (CCD) Team as they have worked tirelessly over the previous 4 years making sure our tenants have secured housing in Opportunity Areas all around Pittsburgh! IT, Finance, the Enrollment girls, and our Directors, have made the 50+ moves successful and we look forward to the next 50 as a Lead PHA alongside our team at Department of Human Services, YWCA USA Greater Pittsburgh, and the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh! Congrats Pittsburgh Metro!

Today, Lauren Lewis, tenant and soon-to-be Home Owner, was interviewed about her experience with the HCVP Program. We are excited to share the piece with you in the coming months. We are so proud of Lauren and her hard work in getting her family to where they are now. Keep it up, Lauren! #housing #housingchoice #homeownership #reallifestories

Last week, the Allegheny County Housing Authority was honored to receive the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) grant from The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. At the acceptance ceremony, representatives from the ACHA were able to hear from one of our current residents of Mapleview Terrace, who aids in creating an outlet for fellow residents to obtain clean air filters for their homes and will be pursuing their degree at Howard University in the Fall of 2024. Also, at the ceremony, one of June’s FSS program graduates received their check for more than $18,000 to put towards their new home! Representatives from UPMC also spoke on the new partnership with them and our Community-Based Care Management Program and, more specifically, how the social determinants of health are being spotlighted at the ACHA. Finally, the Allegheny County Housing Authority was honored to have Richard Monocchio (Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing (PDAS)), Matthew Heckles (Regional Administrator of HUD), and Michael Horvath (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Field Office Director) present this award. The ACHA would also like to extend a special thank you to all of our partners who play such an integral role in supporting our initiative.

Last week, the Allegheny County Housing Authority was honored to receive the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) grant from The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. At the acceptance ceremony, representatives from the ACHA were able to hear from one of our current residents of Mapleview Terrace, who aids in creating an outlet for fellow residents to obtain clean air filters for their homes and will be pursuing their degree at Howard University in the Fall of 2024. Also, at the ceremony, one of June’s FSS program graduates received their check for more than $18,000 to put towards their new home! Representatives from UPMC also spoke on the new partnership with them and our Community-Based Care Management Program and, more specifically, how the social determinants of health are being spotlighted at the ACHA. Finally, the Allegheny County Housing Authority was honored to have Richard Monocchio (Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing (PDAS)), Matthew Heckles (Regional Administrator of HUD), and Michael Horvath (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Field Office Director) present this award. The ACHA would also like to extend a special thank you to all of our partners who play such an integral role in supporting our initiative.