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Implementation of 2004 Annual Plan which has been approved by HUD in principal but not the final funding amount |
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Implementation of the Capital Leveraging Bond Issue. |
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Implementation of an Energy Performance Contract |
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Director's Welcome Statement |
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Many of us do not embrace Black History Month
for whatever the reason. Let's try to
focus on our history and heritage. Look at |
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IRVINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
A BRIEF HISTORY |
The Housing Authority of the Township of Irvington (IHA) was originally incorporated in 1949, in order to develop, maintain, manage and provide decent, safe, affordable rental housing for eligible, low-income senior and family tenant households.
The IHA site was named “Camptown Gardens”, in honor of William Camp, one of the original settlers of the nearby city of Newark, NJ, whose family owned the land along the Elizabeth River in Irvington (then Camptown) in 1750, upon part of which IHA was subsequently developed, much later.
The site consists of 670 rental units, as well as administrative offices and resident facilities, located on a city block, in fourteen low–rise and high-rise buildings. IHA also administers more than 600 Section 8 Vouchers, including portables. |
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Mr. Brown's Welcome Statement : |
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Many of us do not embrace Black History Month for
whatever the reason. Let's try to focus on our
history and heritage. Look at where God has
brought all of us and then start to reflect. For
me, it's very easy when I look at the blessings and
where I've come from. I look at growing up in
public housing, not having many of the opportunities
that my kids now have. HOWEVER, I did and still do
have plenty of opportunities to achieve. I'm not
sure what I was supposed to be exposed to in order for
me to be compassionate about those less fortunate or
senior, as well as the poor, but I do know my
experiences growing up and having to share with my
siblings helped. Then going to Norfolk State,
becoming Student Government President, joining Omega Psi
Phi Fraternity, being President of NAACP, active in my
church, and a community activist, all brought me to
where I am today. So, when I look back at my own
history, what I've done and how many lives I have
effected, I want to learn more about how this ties into
my African American heritage. If you think that
knowing your history is not related to how things are
today, look at the high rate of gang violence, teen
pregnancy, drug abuse in our communities, then ask
yourself one question. Would the current situation
be the same, if we knew the history of those who came
before us? I believe it makes a difference.
Make a difference in someone's life today. Let's
celebrate our heritage!
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As we begin this New Year, I hope and pray that all of you have had a joyous holiday season. As war continues all around us, my goal remains the same, peaces on earth and good will towards all mankind.
I am reminded of a quote by Tavis Smiley in his book titled “Keep the Faith” where he states and I quote, “We become the hope of their dreams and the purpose for which many of them gave their lives”.
So, I ask you to never give up hope on the people that we serve, and let us all work together as one to better serve them .
God Bless and again, please accept my thanks and appreciation for all that you do.
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