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Historical Marker Recognizes Thomas James Place

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 - MHA staff and commissioners unveil a historical marker at Thomas James Place.
The marker describes the history of the housing development.

More: https://www.fox10tv.com/2022/07/07/historical-marker-recognizes-thomas-james-place/

2022 Landlord Conference

Mobile Housing Authority invites all
current and interested landlords
to attend our 2022 Landlord Conference!

Friday, July 22, 2022 from 9AM-3PM
at the Goodwill Gulf Coast Auditorium

Directions:

Welcome: Mr. Michael Pierce, CEO

Framing the Day: Paul Watkins, HCV Program Admin

Staff Introductions

Landlord Council Introductions

Maximizing Your Success with MHA

We will walk through how to get more accomplished in less time by using our landlord portal. There will be an opportunity for Q & A.

Overcoming Inspection Hurdles

Discover how to get inspections completed faster with less stress, and keep from getting abated!

Lunch, Networking, Portal Registration

Landlord Best Practices

Current MHA landlords will share best practices on tenant selection, lease agreements, lease enforcement, working with MHA, protecting your investment, tenant communications, and managing unit repairs.

Landlord / Participant Lease-Up Session

Landlords will have an opportunity to interact with new voucher holders for potential lease-up opportunities. Bring flyers/photos of your properties!

Closing Remarks

Recovery Agreement Action Plan Update

Residents: This chart showcases the Mobile Housing Authority's progression toward compliance with its Recovery Agreement Action Plan. Right now, the agency is at 64%. By the end of Q3, we anticipate to be around 75% complete.

Resident Spotlight - Jalisa Henderson

The Mobile Housing Authority is excited to highlight our Public Housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) participants that are accomplishing their goals and making a difference in the community.

It is our honor to introduce you to MHA's first Resident Spotlight:

Resident Name: Jalisa Henderson

Address: Orange Grove

Occupation: Licensed Practical Nurse

Short Term Goal: Continue to be kind to others

Long Term Goal: Become a Registered Nurse

Jalisa Henderson earned a (LPN) from Coastal Community College in October 2021 and obtained employment at Eight Mile Nursing & Rehabilitation making $20.00 an hour. She also works part-time at Alta Pointe Health.

Henderson plans to enroll in the Fall of 2022, to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and fulfill her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse.

Henderson's passion for healthcare began when she was just a little girl.

"I want to help people because my grandfather taught me to always care about people no matter what the situation is. My grandfather influenced me in so many different ways with his kind and generous spirit. I love helping people. That's what made me want to be a nurse," said Henderson.

She likes to go shopping and do puzzles for fun. Her favorite color is white and she has two brothers.

How has the Mobile Housing Authority played a role in her life?

"It has helped me by giving me housing based on my income which helped me in school. I had more time to study and pass nursing school," said Henderson.

Congratulations Jalisa Henderson for being the Mobile Housing Authority's June Resident Spotlight!

We are proud of you. Continue to strive forward in life and make a difference.

NOW HIRING For MHA Project

Dortch, Figures & Sons Inc. is the contractor selected for the Make Ready and General Repairs project at Oaklawn Homes and Gulf Village Homes. (Project MHA-02-B-2022)

They are currently seeking experienced carpenters, sheetrock installers/finishers, painters, floor installers, and laborers.

For more information: Contact Patricia Lewis at 251-338-9751.

Job Opportunity - Housing Specialist I

JOB OPPORTUNITY
HOUSING SPECIALIST I - MHA
JOB TYPE: 01-FULL-TIME PERMANENT
JOB NUMBER: #32632-0522
CLOSING: 5/31/2022 11:59 PM Central

General Information
This is specialized work performing technical case management duties associated with various rental assistance programs managed and administered by Mobile Housing Authority.

For more information or to apply:
Visit the Mobile County Personnel Board website.
https://www.personnelboard.org/

MHA Statement Regarding RV Taylor Shooting

MHA Statement Regarding RV Taylor Shooting

May 31, 2022

“Our hearts are heavy this morning following the death of an 11-year-old resident at RV Taylor Plaza. According to MPD, the child was shot and killed Monday evening inside his own home. Three vehicles were also struck by bullets. The Mobile Housing Authority is saddened and angered by this tragedy. No child should have to go through this. Children should be safe inside their homes and not met with gunfire. Gun violence in our communities must stop! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”

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Update: Demolition of RV Taylor & Thomas James Place

The Mobile Housing Authority is years away from demolition and disposition at R.V Taylor Plaza and Thomas James Place. Demolition is expected to begin in early 2024. Request for Proposals (RFP) will likely be put out around that time.

In the interim, MHA will relocate residents.

Contractors requesting to be placed on Mobile Housing Authority's bid list should continue to check our website (http://www.mobilehousing.org). We will announce openings when the appropriate time comes. Thank you for your interest.