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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2010 For more information: Alice Sykes 817.333.3405 FWHA RECEIVES 8 NATIONAL AWARDS FORT WORTH, TX --- The Fort Worth Housing Authority (FWHA) announced today that it has received eight (8) national awards by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) organization. NAHRO is the leading housing and community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong viable communities. NAHRO is comprised of 21,227 agencies and officials throughout the United States who administer a variety of programs at the local level for all Americans – particularly those with low-and moderate-incomes. National merit awards are issued for program and project excellence and administrative and financial innovation. Award categories include community development and outreach, resident and client services, youth, senior, disabled and homeless initiatives. Three (3) of the eight (8) merit awards have also been selected to compete for an ‘Award of Excellence’ at the NAHRO National Conference in October. FWHA initiatives that received 2010 merit awards are: · FWHA’s On-site Certified Nurse’s Aide Program* · FWHA’s Green Conversion Project* · Employee Giving – Homeless Outreach* · Public Housing Graffiti Abatement · Summer Youth Employment Program · Landlord Education and Outreach · Working with Local Government to Serve the Homeless · 2009 Resident Achievement Ceremony * Award of Excellence Entry FWHA will receive award plaques and certificates for the above mentioned honors during an upcoming NAHRO state, regional and national conferences. FWHA develops, owns and operates quality affordable and accessible housing that provides assistance to citizens of Fort Worth with a range of incomes utilizing various federal, state and local programs. FWHA links its customers to services that provide opportunities for better employment, educational and vocational training, and homeownership. Currently, FWHA owns 1,382 public housing units, 1,337 affordable housing units, 525 market-rate units, administers 5,307 Housing Choice vouchers, 733 units for homeless programs and operates two homeownership programs.
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March 19, 2010 ***** MEDIA ADVISORY ****
FWHA RECEIVES NATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARD Fort Worth, TX --- For the seventh consecutive year, the Fort Worth Housing Authority (FWHA) has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Issued by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), a national organization serving more than 17,000 government finance professionals across the U.S., this award recognizes conformance with the highest standards of preparation of state and local government financial reports. “The CAFR is the highest form of recognition in the areas of governmental accounting and financial reporting,’ said Riza Nolasco, FWHA vice president and chief financial officer. “FWHA has received this honor for seven consecutive years, and is very proud of this outstanding achievement.” The CAFR is judged by an impartial panel of finance professionals and demonstrates a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story. FWHA develops, owns and operates quality affordable and accessible housing that provides assistance to a range of incomes utilizing various federal, state and local programs. FWHA is committed to providing programs and services that create opportunities for its customers to achieve self-sufficiency.
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February 19, 2009 ***** MEDIA ADVISORY ****
FORT WORTH HOUSING AUTHORITY (FWHA)
RECEIVES NATIONAL Fort Worth, TX --- The Fort Worth Housing Authority (FWHA) announced today that it has been awarded The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). FWHA has been the recipient of this prestigious award for six consecutive years. Issued by the national chapter of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), a national organization serving more than 17,000 government finance professionals across the U.S.; this award recognizes conformance with the highest standards of preparation of state and local government financial reports. “The CAFR is the highest form of recognition in the areas of governmental accounting and financial reporting,’ said Riza Nolasco, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Fort Worth Housing Authority. “FWHA is very proud of our outstanding performance and the continuous success we achieve.” The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel and demonstrates a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. FWHA develops, owns and operates quality affordable housing that provides assistance to a range of incomes utilizing various federal, state and local programs. FWHA is committed to providing programs and services that create opportunities for its customers to achieve self-sufficiency.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2008
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MAYOR MAKES TWO
APPOINTMENTS TO FORT WORTH, TX --- The Fort Worth Housing Authority (FWHA) announced today the appointment of two new members to its Board of Commissioners. Ms. Erma Johnson Hadley and Mr. Daniel Hernandez have been appointed by Mayor Mike Moncrief to serve as FWHA Board of Commissioners. These two now join the ranks of other public servants that include Alex Jimenez, Chairman; Terri L. Attaway, Vice Chairperson; and Patsy Lemons who are charged with the task of governing the planning and direction for the FWHA. Ms. Johnson Hadley is the Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Community Services and has extensive experience in community service roles. She is recognized as an outstanding leader, having been named and elected to various boards and commissions and later chosen to lead many of them as Chair, including Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board, North Texas Commission, Tarrant County Hospital District Board of Managers and as National Treasurer of The Links, Inc. Mr. Hernandez is a practicing Attorney specializing in Immigration and Criminal Law. Hernandez has served on various community and civic appointments throughout his public service career including the Building Standards Commission and the City of Fort Worth Zoning Commission. He currently serves on the boards of Fort Worth Youth Sports Council, Santa Fe Adolescent Services, Fort Worth School District’s HYPE program advisory committee and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth Panther Board. FWHA Board Chair Alex Jimenez applauded the appointments saying, “Both Ms. Johnson Hadley and Mr. Hernandez hold extensive civic service backgrounds that will be of great value to the FWHA board as it continues in its mission to develop progressive quality affordable housing initiatives.” - end -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2008
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FORT WORTH HOUSING AUTHORITY WINS SEVEN FORT WORTH, TX --- The Fort Worth Housing Authority (FWHA) announced today that it has received seven national industry ‘Awards of Merit’ from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), the leading housing association for redevelopment officials in the country. NAHRO is a professional membership organization comprised of 21,227 housing and community development agencies and officials throughout the United States who administer a variety of affordable housing and community development programs at the local level. The FWHA received seven national ‘Awards of Merit’ in the Housing and Community Development Category and three of the seven have also been nominated for additional ‘Awards of Excellence’ that will be announced during the NAHRO National Conference in October. FWHA projects that received merit awards include: (1) Hunter Plaza Apartments - Awarded for demonstrating excellence in project design for the modernization/rehabilitation efforts in renovating the interior/exterior areas and offices at an elderly/handicapped high rise facility (2) Social Worker - Awarded for presenting a comprehensive approach to resident case management by providing residents with assistance with needs such as educational, physical, medical, social and mental health (3) Christmas for the Homeless - Special recognition given to a FWHA employee noting her personal volunteer efforts in providing Christmas gift bags to homeless (4) Employee Donations Homeless Giveaways - Awarded to FWHA staff for demonstrating program innovation for special needs housing by donating care packages to a homeless service provider fair and local day resource center for the homeless (5) Gifts in Kind - Awarded for innovative family self-sufficiency program that works to connect non-profit agencies in need of particular goods with businesses willing to donate those goods (6) Procurement Training - Awarded for taking an innovative approach in working to streamline and improve the administrative reporting process that are required in managing mixed income properties (7) Cambridge Court Apartments - Awarded for innovative efforts in affordable housing by providing creative financing, public/private partnerships and adaptive reuse that benefit all stakeholders The FWHA will receive merit award plaques and certificates for the above mentioned honors during a Special Awards Reception at the NAHRO National Summer Conference Friday, July 25, 2008 at 5:00 PM at the Nashville Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. - end -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2008
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FORT WORTH
HOUSING AUTHORITY FORT WORTH, TX --- “Investing In The Community” isn’t just an endearing company motto for the Fort Worth Housing Authority (FWHA); the agency and staff are taking this mission to heart. The FWHA announced today that it has received two industry awards of excellence from the Southwest Regional Council of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (SWRC-NAHRO), the leading housing and community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing throughout the Southwest Region. The first award received is for the “Best Agency Newsletter.” FWHA’s Assisted Housing Happenings Newsletter was selected for its comprehensive coverage of the Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly Section 8). The newsletter is distributed quarterly to landlords and program participants. The Association noted that the newsletter is innovative and provides useful and resourceful information for each target audience. The second award is a special achievement honor for Continuous Meritorious Accomplishment presented to a FWHA employee for significant volunteer efforts in the homeless community. Anna Gaines, an administrative assistant at FWHA, began a small holiday ministry to homeless day laborers 8 years ago and her dedication to this cause has expanded the distribution of Christmas gift bags from 20 bags of socks and work gloves to 200 bags filled with over 20 items chosen specifically to assist the homeless. Now an annual event, Christmas for the Homeless gains new donors each year as Anna continues to inspire others to open their hearts and wallets to help those in need. “We are quite proud of our agency newsletter and Anna’s great volunteer spirit,” said Barbara Holston, President & CEO. “I think these two industry awards firmly illustrate how we at the Fort Worth Housing Authority are consistently and creatively investing in the community we serve. We expect to see these types of honors increase in the future.” The FWHA and Anna will receive plaques, certificates and recognition from the Associations’ President at the Southwest NAHRO Regional Conference in Lafayette, LA, during an official awards luncheon on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 11:30AM. - end -
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