Carl Johnson, Director of Capital Funds, Bristol Housing Authority + Arianna shared great information about the busy agency.
Public housing began 80 years ago in 1943, began when soldiers returned back from the war
Mission: creating opportunities for affordable housing in a suitable living environment and promoting self-sufficiency in our community
Housing Authority - 756 units + 24 units on Independent site
Cambridge Park, the goal is to renovate around 180 units. Carl shared about the different living options for the housing authority from Dutton Heights to Zibacousiky Park.
We learned about the Ross coordinator, residency occupancy service..runs activities, monthly newsletter, mammogram, smoking sensation, vaccine, contests, scholarships, and more
residents often look for opportunities to do community service
The application, which is a short series of questions for grant seekers, is due by April 15th. They can be handed to any club member or emailed to the club at bristolctrotary@gmail.com or mailed to the club at this address: Bristol Rotary Club, PO Box 1674, Bristol, CT 06011-1674
Patti, bought tickers for the BARC gala, have the day off, looking forward to lunch with my best friend
Mary, UConn, and Quinnipiac, thankful it was a late game, great passion play, 6 performances, always expect to hear 4-way test following the pledge of allegiance, thank you to speakers from BHA, and BARC Gala coming up on April 28th https://bristolarc.org/product/gala-tickets/
Laura, the Passion play was great, thankful Chris coming home today - coming home from WNBA