1917
Harden Street * Columbia, S.C. 29204
www.chasc.org
Date: November 5, 2007 FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lindsay Weathersbee
Phone: 254-3886 ext. 225
Email: lweathersbee@chasc.org
Columbia Housing
Authority Has Award Winning Year
Columbia, S.C. – During 2007, local, regional and
national organizations have recognized Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) for
successfully providing quality training programs, building affordable and
innovative communities, and promoting energy conservation. Here are some of the prestigious awards CHA
has received this year:
· Merit Awards -
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO):
o
Celia Saxon Development – Project Design Category
o
Celia Saxon Free Wi-Fi Network – Program Innovation:
Community Revitalization Category
o
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program – Program
Innovation: Community Revitalization Category
o
Career Development Program – Program Innovation: Resident
and Client Services Category
· Awards of Excellence
- NAHRO Southeastern Regional Council:
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Celia Saxon Development – Project Design Category
o
Celia Saxon Free Wi-Fi Network – Program Innovation:
Community Revitalization Category
o
CNA Training Program – Program Innovation: Community
Revitalization Category
· Columbia Choice
Award – City of Columbia Forestry and Beautification Department
o
Celia Saxon Development
· Human Service Award
– Carolinas Council of Housing, Redevelopment and Codes Officials (CCHRCO)
o
Harmony Program - an in-kind partnership with the Columbia
Police Department
· Special Recognition
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
o
Efforts to implement energy conservation techniques in all
rental and homeownership developments
“So far, 2007 has been an amazing year for Columbia Housing
Authority,” said Gilbert Walker, CHA executive director. “We're committed to
providing quality housing and innovative programs for the low-income families
of Columbia and Richland County, and these awards indicate that our efforts are
setting the standard for the rest of the affordable housing industry."
CHA manages
nearly 1,900 conventional public housing units and administers more than 3,100
rental assistance contracts throughout Richland County. CHA is the third oldest housing authority in
the nation and has continuously been recognized by HUD for its successful
housing and education programs.
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