RCHA 2023 Progress Report

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Table of Contents

• RCHA's 55th Anniversary
• Supportive Housing American Rescue Plan
• Capital Fund Projects
• Agency Update
• Conclusion

55th Anniversary
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• Robeson County Housing Authority 55th Anniversary Celebration
• 11/02/2023 Thursday 5 PM to 8 PM
• Adelios Restaurant, 111 West 3rd Street, Lumberton, NC
• Drop In Social
• Join us for live music, heavy Hors d'oeuvres, and insightful information about RCHA
• Black and White Business Attire
• By Invitation Only

Capital Funds

• Project - Storage Units McCall Page Plaza
  Cost - $286,798.12
  Outcome - Complete
• Project - Park Shelter - McCall Page Plaza
  Cost - $41,725.46
  Outcome - Complete
• Project - Fence - McCall Page Plaza &Benton Court
  Cost - $36,624.36
  Outcome - Complete
• Project - Doors - McCall Page Plaza
  Cost - $26,262.18
  Outcome - Complete
• Project - Vinyl Siding - McCall Page Plaza
  Cost - $175,430.00
  Outcome - Complete
• Project - LED Lights McCall Page Plaza & Benton Court
  Cost - $5,263.93
  Outcome - Complete
• Project - Apartment Numbers Morgan Britt, Benton Court, and McCall Page
  Cost - $12,769.38
  Outcome - Complete
• Project - Caton Cove Land
  Cost - $250,000
  Outcome - Complete
• Project - Security Lights Morgan Britt & Benton Court
  Cost - $7,778.91
  Outcome - Complete
• Project - Landscaping
  Cost - $23,290
  Outcome - Complete
• Project - Community Safety Signs- PHA Wide
  Cost - $5,199.02
  Outcome - Complete
• Project - Security Camera - PHA Wide
  Cost - $157,877.93
  Outcome - In Progress

Total - $1,029,019.27

Sharp Update

The Supportive Housing American Rescue Plan(SHARP) Program utilizes HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds to assist people experiencing homelessness, those at risk of becoming homeless and other vulnerable populations.

SHARP funds may be used for acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of rental housing. SHARP rental projects may be eligible to apply for a capitalized operating cost assistance reserve.

SHARP rental projects may receive an interest-free, forgivable development loan up to$4,000,000. SHARP rental projects receiving loans for SHARP development costs may be eligible to receive up to $2,000,000 for capitalized operating cost assistance reserve.

Date Issued: February 13, 2023
Project Description & Site Request Form Due: May 31, 2023
Applications Due: Friday, July 21, 2023
Notification Of Award: Potentially December 2023

Agency update

Audit
November 27-December 1, 2023

James Currie
Retired On November 17, 2023
29 Years of Service

Donald Chavis
Hired Full Time
November 6, 2023
Maintenance Tech

Teresa Leggett
Hired November 6, 2023
Administrative Assistant

Conclusion

RCHA strives to provide affordable decent, safe, and sanitary housing opportunities to low and moderate-income families, including elderly and disabled persons, while supporting programs to foster economic self-sufficiency. We create pathways out of homelessness through empowerment, education, and advocacy.

Live, Work, Play, Grow