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![MVIMG20190712193853.jpg Resident Advisory Board Members Dancing](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2019-08-02/MVIMG20190712193853_medium.jpg?qf=1564766022)
Resident Advisory Board 2019 Conference
Members of the Auburn and LaFayette Housing Authority’s Resident Advisory Board (RAB) attended the 2019 RAB Conference in Birmingham, AL in July 2019.
![RHAHolidayMarket2.jpg Table being setup outside for Farmers market](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2022-03-29/RHAHolidayMarket2_medium.jpg?qf=1648559622)
RHA Farmers Market (Dec 2021)
To assist families during the Christmas holidays, RHA partnered with the Food Bank to sponsor an onsite Farmer's Market on December 20th that provided fresh produce to 42 families.
![PXL20210202223144332.MP2.jpg Female Student receiving school supplies from AHA Staff](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2021-02-03/PXL20210202223144332.MP2_medium.jpg?qf=1612388845)
School Supply Distribution (Feb 2021)
During the week of February 2nd, AHA Resident Services staff distributed school supply bags to student residents. Auburn Housing Authority values you as one of our young residents. We hope these school supplies help you finish the school year strong. We commend you for handling many of the changes brought on by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Education can provide you with opportunities to achieve whatever goals you desire in life. Continue to strive to achieve academic excellence. Please know that your Auburn Housing Authority staff is here to assist you.
![Email15srcitzevemt.jpg Senior Events Staff posing for pictures in knitted hats.](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2017-08-14/Email15srcitzevemt_medium.jpg?qf=1502746879)
Senior Events
Wonder Wednesday events with seniors
![MVIMG20191201160011.jpg Sparkman youth residents outside office with decorated tree](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2019-12-09/MVIMG20191201160011_medium.jpg?qf=1575915581)
Sparkman Community Christmas Tree Decor Event (December 2019)
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Sparkman Community!
![more3.jpg Youth resident holding up his \'What Home Means to Me\' poster drawing](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2021-07-11/more3_medium.jpg?qf=1626055539)
What Home Means to Me Poster Events (May 2021)
Youth residents from K-12th grade were invited to participate in the annual 'What Home Means to Me' poster contest in their community. The contest allows youth to showcase their creative talents by conveying what home means to them through a poster drawing! These poster events were held for our youth residents to get creative, have fun, and win prizes!
![ww1.jpg Bill King playing guitar and singing](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2021-07-11/ww1_medium.jpg?qf=1626056674)
Wonderful Wednesday (May 2021)
Featuring singer and guitarist Bill King, playing songs. Pizza, BINGO and Door prizes!
![unnamed15.jpg Church of HIghlands Dream Center 1st Saturday Serve with goodie bags for residents](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2020-02-24/unnamed15_medium.jpg?qf=1582593738)
1st Saturday Serve (February 2020)
Thank you to Church of the Highlands Dream Center for choosing to serve our residents during 1st Saturday Serve!
![Attachment5MemorialCertificate.jpg Commissioners Marguerite White and John Saidla holding certificates in loving memory of Clima White and Janice Saidla with CEO Sharon Tolbert.](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2017-12-27/Attachment5MemorialCertificate_medium.jpg?qf=1514409069)
2017 Memorials, Retirements and Anniversaries
View pictures from 2017 Memorials, Employee Retirements and Anniversaries
![1NNO01.jpg National Night out mascot Aubie the Tiger entertaining youth attendees.](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2017-09-29/1NNO01_medium.jpg?qf=1506705167)
2017 National Night Out
Auburn HA and the Auburn Police Department hosted its annual NNO event on September 21, 2017
![Attachment1Seniordinner1.jpg Senior Resident and a Auburn University Campus Kitchen student posing for picture at Christmas dinner.](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2018-01-10/Attachment1Seniordinner1_medium.jpg?qf=1515603993)
2017 Senior Christmas Dinner
Auburn University's Campus Kitchen hosted the annual Christmas dinner for AHA’s seniors. The dinner was held at the True Deliverance Holiness Church. Thank you to the Campus Kitchen for sponsoring the event and True Deliverance for allowing the event to be held at your facility.
2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast
![AttachmentAEmpAnnivGregoryMoore5yrs.jpg CEO Sharon Tolbert presenting employee Gregory Moore a 5 year anniversary plaque.](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2018-12-18/AttachmentAEmpAnnivGregoryMoore5yrs_medium.jpg?qf=1545150041)
2018 Employee Anniversaries
2021 Annual Employee Meeting
The Auburn Housing Authority had its Annual Employee Meeting at the Boykin Community Center on October 14, 2021. The staff enjoyed lunch, and the CEO discussed COVID19 updates, employee recognitions, FYE2021 updates, FYE2022 goals and objectives, and more.
![AHABackToSchool2.jpg Young boys are seen holding new backpacks and snow cones, while one is giving the peace sign.](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2022-09-29/AHABackToSchool2_medium.jpg?qf=1664492559)
AHA Back to School Events (July and August 2022)
Our AHA Communities celebrated the last days of summer, with a fun event filled with free food and back-to-school supplies!
![ThanksgivingFarmersMarket1.jpg AHA Thanksgiving Farmers Market attendees unloading boxes](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2022-03-29/ThanksgivingFarmersMarket1_medium.jpg?qf=1648548600)
AHA Farmers Market (Winter 2021)
To assist families during the Thanksgiving holidays, the ACDC partnered with the Food Bank to sponsor an onsite Farmer's Market at the Ridgecrest site on November 19th that provided fresh produce to 142 families. A Farmer's Market was also held at the Boykin Community Center on December 17th which benefitted 161 families. The Farmer's Market was funded through the City of Auburn's CDBG program. Special thank you to Vice President Marguerite White for volunteering at the Farmer's Market event on November 19th! The ACDC operates a Food Pantry at Boykin Community Street located at 400 Boykin Street.
AHA Landlord Symposium (July 2022)
“Partnering With Us Has Its Benefits” – The Auburn Housing Authority (AHA) Team hosted a Landlord Symposium at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce on July 14th. The Landlord Symposium aimed to educate, recruit, and retain landlords for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Tenant-Based Voucher (TBV) program. 30 individuals attended and were composed of current landlords, potential landlords, community partners, and other housing agencies. Attendees learned the HCV program basics, the HCV housing need, and the benefits of participating in the HCV program. Bill Benson (Alabama DHR), LeJasmine Gary (Veteran Affairs), and Andrea Harris (Alabama Rural Coalition for the Homeless) were in attendance to discuss the specialized vouchers we work collaboratively to offer. AHA is committed to providing upward mobility opportunities to our residents/participants. We will continue to take actions that allow us to promote our programs to ensure we can provide opportunities that are accessible to all those we serve.
![2019AHAolderamerican1.jpg two elderly women smiling for camera](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2019-06-20/2019AHAolderamerican1_medium.jpg?qf=1561043481)
Auburn Housing Authority Older American Celebration
June 2019
![2019AHASummerFeeding1.jpg happy Kids at summer feeding program](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2019-06-20/2019AHASummerFeeding1_medium.jpg?qf=1561044109)
Auburn Housing Authority Summer Feeding Program
June 2019
Auburn Police Department Back to School (September 2022)
Auburn Police Department (APD) collected school supplies leading up to National Night Out to benefit Auburn Housing Authority's (AHA) families. On August 8th, APD Offices and Staff and AHA Team Members set up in Ridgecrest to distribute the collected school supplies and give-a-way popsicles. AHA appreciates our partnership with APD, and we are thankful for their commitment to serving our families and community.
![unnamed12.jpg Harriette Huggins presenting at Be Smart Seminar](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2020-02-24/unnamed12_medium.jpg?qf=1582592504)
Be Smart Seminar (February 2020)
Harriette Huggins Public Edu & Outreach Lead for Moms Demand Action AL recently shared with our residents' common-sense solutions to help prevent unintentional child shootings and suicides!
![BeatBamaFoodDrive115lbs.jpg AHA Staff holding non perishable food donations to support food drive.](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2022-03-29/BeatBamaFoodDrive115lbs_medium.jpg?qf=1648548293)
Beat Bama Food Drive (Nov 2021)
AHA contributed 116lbs of food to Beat Bama Food Drive to support the Food Bank of East Alabama. AHA is lucky to have the Food Bank as one of its many great partners and is committed to supporting them all.
Bike Give Away
Church of the Highlands donates 300 bikes
![Email15blockparty.jpg Volunteers and youth outside setting up for block party event.](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2017-08-14/Email15blockparty_medium.jpg?qf=1502747410)
Block Parties
Local church hosts block parties at AHA sites
![FoodPantry6.jpg Boykin Community Center Food Pantry fully stocked](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2022-03-29/FoodPantry6_medium.jpg?qf=1648549114)
Boykin Community Center Food Pantry (2021)
In 2021, the Food Pantry averaged 60 visits and distributed approximately 2,400lbs of food a month. The ACDC would like to thank the Food Bank and the City of Auburn for their partnership in assisting ACDC's efforts in addressing food insecurities for families in Auburn.
![ALLChristmasluncheongrouppic2.jpg All employees, commissioners, and guest posed in front of Christmas tree](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2023-01-23/ALLChristmasluncheongrouppic2_medium.jpg?qf=1674463292)
Christmas Luncheon (December 2022)
Commissioners, Resident Advisory Board, employees, and guests gathered to enjoy great food and fellowship during the 2022 Christmas Luncheon. Many were recognized for various achievements, an update was provided on 2022 accomplishments, and we all shared many laughs during Dirty Santa.
![Email152015NNOPicsKB8.jpg Youth National Night Out attendees posing with the Chick-fil-a cow mascot.](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2017-08-14/Email152015NNOPicsKB8_medium.jpg?qf=1502747711)
Community Programs
National Night Out
![7Creditrepairworkshop4.23.19MVIMG201904231320372.jpg Credit repair workshop attendees at a table reviewing paperwork](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2019-05-21/7Creditrepairworkshop4.23.19MVIMG201904231320372_medium.jpg?qf=1558455560)
Credit Repair Workshop (April 2019)
![7846808626040614963420206321821685070692352n.jpg Youth residents group outside posing for camera](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2019-12-09/7846808626040614963420206321821685070692352n_medium.jpg?qf=1575938133)
Drake/Moton/Ridgecrest/Our House Community Christmas Tree Decor Event (December 2019)
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Youth residents enjoyed breakfast, decorating and eating cookies, along with other festive holiday activities.
![8ahomeownershipworkshop4.11.19.jpg Two females holding paperwork and discussing homeownership](/templates/auburnhousingauth.org/media/2019-05-21/8ahomeownershipworkshop4.11.19_medium.jpg?qf=1558455698)
Homeownership Workshop (April 2019)
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