Resident Newsletter April 2012

Message from the CEO
Jeffery K. Patterson
Welcome to the fourth edition
of the Resident Life Insider. I
would like to dedicate this issue
to Ms. Anita Kennedy in honor
of her legacy and commitment
to CMHA for more than four
decades. On behalf, of all of the
current and previous Commissioners,
CEO's, housing authority employees, and
residents, we thank Ms. Kennedy for her service as a
"Goodwill Ambassador/Advocate" for CMHA. She
will truly be missed but never forgotten.
The
RESIDENT LIFE
INSIDER
April 2012 Issue 4
Special Accommodation Units Available
CMHA is proud to present our newly remodeled (UFAS) units. These
units are available for seniors and persons with disabilities. They offer
spacious kitchens with convenient appliances, easy access restrooms,
worry free wheelchair accessible entries, and many more complementing
amenities. For more information on available housing, contact the
CMHA Applications Office: 8120 Kinsman Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44104
at (216) 361-3700. CALL TODAY!
In Loving Memory
Affordable housing for
Independent Living
Anita L. Kennedy
November 25, 1934 - April 7, 2012
Anita Kennedy was a loyal, long-standing resident of
CMHA, well known throughout the Authority for her enthusiasm
and devotion to the community. “She was a
committed, dedicated, legend. She worked hard and
proudly represented the residents of Garden Valley,
now Heritage View Homes,” said Lillian Davis, CMHA
PAC President. Ms. Kennedy was an active leader and
advocate for her neighborhood and in honor of her legacy,
a street was named after her. “Ms. Kennedy was
my mentor and she is the reason I got involved in leadership
at CMHA. It is an honor in to walk in her footsteps,”
said Nadine Head, LAC President at Heritage
View Homes.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Ronald V. Johnson, Jr.,
Chairman | Doris V. Jones, Vice Chairperson|
Robert E. Davis, Commissioner | Ronnie A. Dunn, Ph.D.,
Commissioner| Natoya Walker Minor, Commissioner
User friendly kitchens
*FISHING
*SWIMMING
Camp Cedar Hill
Spacious Bathrooms
Come join the fun at CAMP CEDAR HILL. Applications
are now being accepted. Parents please contact
your Self-Sufficiency Coordinator for further
information and details. Don’t delay; camp is based
on first come, first serve.
*HIKING
*CRAFTS
COME ENJOY FUN ACTIVIES!
“ I am very blessed to live here. The staff treats me like family.” ‐ Eddie Jackson, Apthorp Tower Resident

BED BUG AWARENESS
If you are experiencing an issue
with beg bugs, please contact
your management office
immediately.
DEBIT CARDS
Starting May 1, 2012, we will no
longer issue paper utility checks.
The Debit Card Program offers
CMHA cardholders access to their
funds 24/7 through virtually every
ATM in the U.S. You will have the
ability to pay bills directly from
your pay card account and make
unlimited free purchase transactions.
For more information,
contact your management office.
SELF-SUFFICIENCY TIPS
Identify strengths and weaknesses.
Market your strengths!
Create a healthy environment.
Seek educational opportunities.
Find supportive resources.
Develop networking skills.
Got feedback? Have a story? Want
to write a section for
The Resident Life Insider?
Contact Cortney Kilbury at
(216) 271-2065 or kilburyc@cmha.net.
YOUTHBUILD GRADUATION
On Tuesday, March 13, 2012, CMHA held a
Youthbuild graduation event at Heritage
View Homes Community Center to honor
graduating CMHA students. “I have
developed great friendships and I feel lucky
to be a part of this program. In order to
succeed, I’ve learned to be very determined,
how to manage my time, and to be devoted,” said Shequētta
Washington, CMHA Youthbuild graduate. Youthbuild is a youth
and community development program that simultaneously
addresses core issues facing low-income communities including
housing, education, employment, crime prevention, and
leadership development. “My peers and the CMHA staff have
had a positive influence on my achievements,” said Patrick
Baldwin, Youthbuild graduate. “I can not thank CMHA enough
for the opportunity and education I have received.”
CLEVELAND FOODBANK
Every week the Cleveland Foodbank delivers fresh fruits and vegetables to 23 CMHA
properties directly from local farmers. Additionally, the Cleveland Foodbank has County
benefit eligibility opportunities through the OHIO BENEFIT BANK including:
Food and Nutrition Programs such as SNAP/Food Stamps and WIC.
Healthcare programs for Families and Children and Medicaid for Aged, Blind and
Disabled.
Taxes, student aid programs (FAFSA) and Earned Income Credit.
For help with other programs such as HEAP, Child Care Assistance, and Big Brother/Big
Sister programs, please contact an OHIO BENEFIT BANK counselor at 216-738-2067.
8120 Kinsman Road
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 348-5000
WWW.CMHA.NET
CMHA provides reasonable accommodations
to persons with disabilities. If you need an
accommodation, including auxiliary aids and/or
services, please contact CMHA’s Section 504/
ADA Coordinator at 216-348-5000 (voice) or
1-800-750-0750 (Ohio Relay Service).