“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.

What a festive and joyful event we had at our Annual Christmas Luncheon and Dirty Santa at the Marriott in Opelika, AL. Our team gathered for a delicious feast filled with laughter, good food, and the warmth of holiday cheer. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the year and enjoy each other's company. The highlight of the day was our hilarious and heartwarming Dirty Santa gift exchange. From quirky gifts to unexpected surprises, our team knows how to spread holiday joy with a touch of humor. Check out our photo album for a glimpse of the laughter, smiles, and camaraderie that filled the room. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a success.

June 2019

June 2019

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.

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!

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.

Church of the Highlands donates 300 bikes

On April 23rd, the LHA hosted a lively BINGO event! There were sixteen (16) attendees. The room was filled with excitement! Reverend Wallace Williamson, our volunteer caller, kept everyone laughing with his jokes. Winners of each game received prizes, with a couple of tie games leading to an extra round. No one left empty-handed. Refreshments were provided, adding to the fun. The event was a great success, and we look forward to the next one at LHA!

Local church hosts block parties at AHA sites

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.

BraveHearts interns from the joint outreach program of Auburn University Social Work Program and First Presbyterian Church of Auburn were the featured speakers at the Valentine luncheon. BraveHearts aims to provide therapeutic daily routines and community engagement for adults with disabilities, offering diversity and inclusion training for Auburn University interns and volunteers. Currently, BraveHearts is partnering with Auburn Housing Authority senior citizens to establish an adopt a grandparent program, where participants create artwork for seniors, fostering friendships and mutual support.

The air was filled with holiday cheer as our community came together to spread warmth and joy for our families at the Christmas Farmers Market. Our dedicated volunteers went above and beyond to make this market a success. Your kindness and dedication embody the true spirit of the season.

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.

National Night Out

On April 4th, Daniel Hughes from Cadence Bank taught our residents how to repair, secure, and build credit. He demonstrated the difference with getting a loan with various credit scores. Having great credit will save you money in the long run. The higher your credit score, the less interest will be paid.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Youth residents enjoyed breakfast, decorating and eating cookies, along with other festive holiday activities.

Auburn Housing Authority Resident Services and Ivory Davis from East Alabama Mental Health hosted a Christmas Event for the East Park Community on December 9th . The residents were given refreshments and created Christmas tree ornaments and bracelets.

On July 17, 2019, the Auburn Housing Authority hosted a tour of the Job Core in Montgomery, AL.

The Auburn Housing Authority participated in the Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 18, 2022. The event was held at Martin Luther King Park in Auburn, AL. The event included great food and fellowship, historical presentations, and entertainment. The event also included recognizing Unsung Heroes, which included one of AHA's own, AJ Harris, Public Relations and Compliance Director.

Lee County Literacy Coalition (LCLC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing adult literacy programs at no cost to the community. LCLC offers one-to-one tutoring, Family Literacy, ESL Book Club, Financial Literacy workshops, Digital & Workplace Literacy workshops, Health literacy workshops, and much more. Austin Pearson of LCLC gave a presentation to the AHA Team on the importance of identifying literacy needs and tips for dealing with literacy needs. LCLC provided AHA with a Pop-Up Library stationed in the Ridgecrest Admin Office. The Pop-Up Library is stocked with books for all ages. The books are free and can be kept or returned. AHA appreciates LCLC for its partnership and its service to the community. For more information about LCLC, visit their website leecountyliteracy.org.

To assist families during the Christmas holidays, LHA partnered with the Food Bank to sponsor an onsite Farmer's Market on December 21st that provided fresh produce to 63 families.

LaFayette Housing Authority (LHA) hosted a Tailgate Party to celebrate the Lafayette High School Football Season. The LHA Tailgate included games, food, and snacks. We thank all the residents and community that came out to celebrate with us.

Latoya Jackson, renowned speaker and advocate for personal development, captivated our residents with an enlightening discourse on the importance of crafting lifealtering goals in conjunction with an accountability partner. Her message resonated deeply, inspiring all in attendance to embrace the power of collaboration and accountability as catalysts for transformative success.

The Auburn Police Division (APD) and the Auburn Housing Authority hosted its annual National Night Out (NNO) event on Thursday, October 10th. The event was held at the Ridgecrest community. Over twenty organizations were present to offer information about their resources. The event also included door prizes, food and entertainment.

This week, our agencies partnered with East Alabama Medical Center to host multiple Pfizer vaccination clinics for our staff, residents, and anyone age 16+ in the local community! We're happy to help get this pandemic behind us!

Our residents enjoyed cookies, cupcakes, and crafts while decorating the Porter Christmas tree!

Our RHA Community celebrated the last days of summer, with a fun event filled with free food and back-to-school supplies!