Programs and Partners
Public Housing Drug Elimination Program for use with Drug Elimination programs in Augusta's Public Housing Communities. This program has been converted from a competitive grant to a part of housing authority's operating funds. These funds make possible security improvements, positive youth activities and resident activities.
Artscape Camp Offering summer art activities to public housing youth in cooperation with the Greater Augusta Arts Council
Resident Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency - A 3 year grant for services to elderly and disabled residents, including Brown Bag food distribution and home housekeeping aides to extend independent living for as long as possible.
Resident Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency - A 3 year grant for services to public housing residents, including educational assessments, life skills, employment training and homeownership preparation. This grant is intended for increasing the opportunities for residents in gaining a self-sufficient life as well as providing the opportunity to remain in compliance with HUD's Community Service Requirements.
Service Coordinators Grant - Providing case management for elderly and disabled residents, wellness activities and nutrition programs
FSS Service Coordinators Grant - Providing case management for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher clients who are participating in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program
AHA has entered into a partnership with DFACS to provide on-site staffing. This program will assist residents in complying with the requirements of welfare reform. AHA and DFACS also work closely together on the Welfare to Work and Family Unification Rental Assistance programs.
AHA, The Boys and Girls Club and the Richmond County Board of Education joined together to build and operate a Youth Athletic Center at Dogwood Terrace. This building is used during the school year by students at Levi White as a site for physical education classes. After school it will be used by the Boys and Girls Club and the Housing Authority will also use it for staff and resident activities. By pooling the resources of each partner a wonderful building is provided - and it will receive maximum use!
AHA is providing space for the JWC Helping Hand, Inc. program at Dogwood Terrace. This program combines nutritional support and assistance with education and work experience.
Augusta Taskforce for the Homeless - AHA provides space and assistance for this program in the Oak Pointe Public Housing Community.
Equal Opportunity Authority assists with Pathways childcare center and Head Start and will have new administrative offices in Olmstead Homes