Ms. Latoya N. Moore purchased her first home on November 14, 2024, and graduated from the FSS program. Congratulations, and we all wish you the very best in your future endeavors! In the pictures: Towanna Williams, Rochelle Hobbs, Attorney James Wynne of Wynne, PLLC, and Kimberly Grimes.

Sponsored by the Resident Council of WHA and Trey’s Barbershop.

Recent photos of the Josephine Royster Garden Community Garden.

Photo credit: Mayor Donald Sadler

Photos from the 2024 Cops and Barbers Event in August 2024. Sponsored by the Resident Council of WHA and Trey’s Barbershop.

Photo credits: City of Washington, NC.

FSS Graduates July 2024 - Congratulations, Ms. Jowanna P. Davis and Mrs. Shaiveta N. Warren! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Photo Credit: Mayor David Sadler / The Washington Housing Authority’s resident council working at the Josephine H. Royster Community Garden. The garden will have flowers and vegetables. The vegetables will be harvested and free to neighbors who need it.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the 2nd Home Completed Under the Neighborhood Revitalization Program

Enjoy photos from our 2024 Employee Cookout!

The presentation of Gil Davis's recognition ceremony award.

Congratulations to Mrs. Shaiveta N. Warren on her graduation from FSS.

Photos from Metropolitan AME Community Day, C.A.R.E Healthcare / Blood Drive event hosted by St. John of Christ, and Special Olympics.

Congratulations to ROSS participant Betty for being a member of the local chapter of the National Honors Society Gamma Beta Phi at Beaufort County Community College.ROSS participant Betty Gatlin is making moves towards her goals. Not only has she taken the initiative to move forward despite the obstacles she faces, but she has also seen the fruit of her hard labor. Mrs. Gatlin actively uses Student Support Services, a federally funded TRIO program, to assist her in reaching her academic goals. Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO program that provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic College requirements, and motivates students toward successful completion of their education. All of the services are free for program participants.-BCCC website. She has also been recognized as an honor student, receiving an invitation to be inducted into the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, a nationally recognized accomplishment. Congratulations on your amazing accomplishments, Mrs. Gatlin!

Washington Housing Authority was honored to be chosen by Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Washington, NC, for Easter dinner bag donations. They donated over 80 bags to families by March 15, 2024! ROSS and FSS Coordinators Alecia Rhoe and Kimberly Grimes worked to collect and distribute the bags to the residents of the Washington Housing Authority. We want to thank Mother of Mercy for thinking of us during this season!

The Board of Commissioners took the Oath of Office at the January 25th Annual Board Meeting.

The Knowledge is Power Workshop was held on Saturday, January 20th.

Progress photos for the 2nd NRP Home under construction.

Resident Council Members, the WHA Board of Commissioners, City Officials, and more had a groundbreaking ceremony for the Josephine H. Royster Community Garden.

Photos from the 3on3 Tournament 2023.

The WHA Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the new Washington Police Department.

The Resident Council put together the 1st Annual Public Safety Officers and Barbers Back to School Bash.

Photos from National Night Out 2023!

Photos from our Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and closing for a new homeowner.

Throughout Washington there will be signs of home renovations due to this partnership. Homes, once renovated, will be available for purchase through the NRP.

The Family Self-Sufficiency Board Members (FSS) are about their participant’s business. We are meeting to put our minds and efforts together to make resources and referrals easy for our clients to navigate. Members are as follows in the pictures: right to left Zachary Roupe, Access East (new), Antwon Horton, BCCC/Kingdom Life Ministries, Pam Deese, BC Literacy, Monique Burton, BCHD Community Liaison (new), Amy Spring, BCDSS Administrator, Amy Howard, Green Lamp Program Specialist, Jowanna Davis, Shawanna Spencer, Shelia Carraway, semi-retired Metro-Arms QR, Shonte’ Mason, Director of Pamlico Pals

Photos from the Community Development Block Grant meeting.

Congraulations to our FSS Graduates. We are proud of you!

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