Spring Newsletter 2015

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Yard of the Month
Summer Fest 2015
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to start planning
for those trips to the beach, summer activities for your children
and planning to attend Summer Fest 2015!
Please join The Goldsboro Housing Authority as we host our
second annual Summer Fest Event. This is a FREE, fun-filled
day of food, drinks, music and fun activities for the entire family!
When: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Where: Fairview Community Park
Starting in May, The Goldsboro
Housing Authority will recognize
four Goldsboro Housing
Authority residents who
demonstrate exceptional efforts to
maintain and improve their
property in a manner that
contributes to the overall
appearance of the community.
Winners will receive a YOM
Certificate, a YOM sign to be
showcased in your yard for the
winning month, a write up and
picture in our newsletter and a
chance to win a $25 gift
certificate.
Good Luck!
Save the Date!
Senior Activities
Interest Meeting
4/14/15
Time: 3:00pm
Where:
West Haven Senior
Building
Earth Day-
Wear Green!
4/22/15
Time: 3-6pm
Where:
Management
Offices
Summer Fest
6/27/15
Time: 3-6pm
Where: Fairview
Community Park

THE COMMUNITY CONNECT
SPRING 2015
Community News!
Hanging with the CEO
It’s that time of the year again! School is almost out and
The Goldsboro Housing Authority is bringing back the
Hanging with the CEO summer field trip program.
If you are interested in receiving additional information
regarding the planned activities or information on how to
register your child, please contact a ROSS Coordinator at
(919) 736-7533.
A congratulations is in order for GHA resident and ROSS
participant, Billie Jo Kendall! Ms. Kendall recently
accepted a position with LOWE’s Home Improvement
and the great news doesn’t stop there! Ms. Kendall will
also be attending Southern University where she will
pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services.
Great job, Billie Jo. Keep up the good work!
The City of Goldsboro has partnered with ADLA,
Inc. to sponsor The Child Nutrition Outreach &
Education program. This program is offering FREE
meals to all of the children living in Goldsboro
Housing Authority!
Meals will be served every Saturday and Sunday
(March 21 st -June 7 th ) from 3pm-5pm at the Fairview
Community Center!
The WAGES CSBG-Self Sufficiency Project is
hosting a clothing giveaway. If you or a family
member is in need of clothes, accessories or
household items, please take advantage of this
great event! The event is scheduled for Friday,
May 1, 2015 from 10am-4pm at WAGES (601
Royall Ave. Multi-Purpose Room) for more info,
call (919) 734-1178
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THE COMMUNITY CONNECT
SPRING 2015
Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency
Support Group
Each month, the Goldsboro Housing
Authority’s Resident Opportunity and Self-
Sufficiency (ROSS) program hosts a ROSS
participant Support Group session. During the
session, each participant is encouraged to reflect
and share their personal accomplishments
and/or set backs with the group. The ROSS
coordinators are there to provide the group with
encouragement to continue toward their life
“peaks” and the resources and support to help
them elevate over their “pits”.
Day in and day out we are bombarded by
distractions that may cause us to lose sight of
the vision that we have mapped out for our
lives. This past month, the ROSS participants
got together to work on a project to help
identify and clarify their vision as well as
reinforce their daily affirmations. This was
accomplished by starting their vision boards.
What is a vision board? A vision board is a tool
used to help clarify, concentrate and maintain
focus on a specific life goal. Your vision board
is a constant reminder of where you intend to
be; it works wonders toward keeping your mind
focused on your goals.
Your vision board might be the most important
thing you do for yourself this year! Create your
own vision board today!
Create your own Vision Board
“We are limited, not by our abilities,
but by our vision”
-Unknown
Things you need:
• Poster or cork board, canvas
• Stack of magazines
• Scissors
• Markers, paint or stickers
Glue, tape or thumbtacks
• A picture of yourself
Step 1- Go to a quite space in your
home where you can concentrate on
yourself
Step 2- Create a relaxing atmosphere by
diming the lights, playing soft music or
lighting candles or incense.
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Step 3- Cut out images and phrases
from the magazines that represent the
life that you want to live
Step 4- Place the photo of yourself in
the center of your board. Then, paste
or pin your images and phrases on
your board.
Step 5- Use your markers or paint to
personalize your vision boards with
personal sayings or your favorite
quotes.
Step 6- Display your vision board
somewhere you will see it and feel
inspired!

THE COMMUNITY CONNECT
SPRING 2015
Neighborhood Spotlight
Fairview Apartments
The Fairview Community will be offering Senior
Movie Mondays and Workout Wednesdays
beginning April 27 th from 10am-12pm at the
Fairview Community Center. Call (919) 736-7533
for more information.
West Haven Apartments
The Goldsboro Housing Authority will be
hosting a Senior Program interest meeting on
Wednesday, April 15 2015 at 3:30pm at the
Senior Building in the West Haven Community.
If you would like to learn more about the
program or if you would like to make
suggestions, please plan to attend this meeting.
Call (919) 736-7533 for more information.
Are you new to The Goldsboro Housing Authority?
Are you interested in learning more about the
programs and activities that are offered in your
community? If you answered yes, then you don’t
want to miss the GHA Meet and Greet Orientation
that is offered the first Wednesday of each month,
from 10am-11am at The Fairview Community
Center. For more information, contact the ROSS
program at (919) 736-7533.
Resident Scholarship Program
Do you or a family member have the desire to return to
school and need assistance with paying for books or
tuition? If so, call (919) 736-7533 and see if you qualify
to apply for a $2500 scholarship provided by The
Resident Scholarship Program sponsored by Housing
Authority Insurance, Inc.
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April 2015
Pig in the Park, Old Waynesborough Park, 9am-4pm
GET HIRED! Division of Workforce Solutions, 8:30am-12:30pm
Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation Ceremony, City Hall, 10am
Computer Classes (Google), MOPL, 6pm-7:45pm
Poetry Reading, WCPL, 7pm-8pm
Teen Game Night, WCPL, 5pm-6pm
Car Seat checks at Fire Station 2 (Royal Ave.)
Computer Basics for Small Business Owners, WCPL, 6pm-9pm
Computer Basics for Small Business Owners, WCPL, 6pm-9pm
Teddy Bear Picnic, Cornerstone Commons 10:30am-12:00pm
(Contact Partnership for Children to pre-register 919-735-3371 ext.227)
NC Works—Intro to Computers, NC Works Center, 10am-12pm
Computer Classes (Digital Cameras), WCPL, 6pm-8pm
Career Exploration Course –Division of Workforce Solutions
NC Live and other Library Databases, MOPL, 6pm-7:45pm
Why Successful Businesses are Successful, MOPL 6pm-9pm
Budgeting Basics Workshop, MOPL, 5pm-6:30pm
Computer Classes (Online Shopping), WCPL, 6pm-8pm
Computer Classes (Intro to eBooks), MOPL , 6pm-7:45pm
Intro to OSHA &Violations by Industry, WCC, Walnut 101, 6pm-9pm
ROSS Support Group Meeting, FCC, 10am-12pm
May 2015
SPRING 2015
Wayne to Work, WCPL, 9am-12pm
Career Clothing Giveaway, WAGES, 10am-4pm
Opening of the Farmers Market, Herman Park, (Wed & Fri 8am-6m)
Wayne County Senior Games, Goldsboro Parks and Recreation
Coupon Exchange, Pikeville Public Library (PPL), 9m-10am
Sunday in the Park, Herman Park, 1pm-5pm
Boots to Business, WCC, Walnut 104, 8am-4pm
Boots to Business, WCC, Walnut 104, 8am-4pm
Car Seat Check at Fire Station 2 (Royal Ave.)
Mother’s Day SHEroes Event, Location and time TBA
GET HIRED! Division of Workforce Solutions, 8:30am-12:30pm
Teen Game Night, WCPL, 5pm-6pm
20 Best Businesses to start in 2015 7 Why, WCPL, 6pm-9pm
The Most Common Operational Concerns for Agribusiness Entrepreneurs, WCC,
Walnut 104, 6pm-9pm
NC Works—Intro to Computers, NC Works Center 10am-12pm
General Principles of Human Resources, WCC, Walnut 104, 5pm-8pm
Car Seat Check at Fire Station 2 (Royal Ave.)
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THE COMMUNITY CONNECT SPRING 2015
Letter from the CEO
Springtime is a time of rejuvenation- trees bud and flowers bloom;
and we begin to feel awakened for a better season than last. The
staff and residents of the Housing Authority of the City of
Goldsboro have been busy making a collective effort for a better
2015 and we thank you for helping us become a nationally
recognized high performing agency while also focusing on the
personal responsibility and upward mobility of our current and
future residents.
The events we have planned for this year are outstanding! What
events are we anxious for? How about our Earth Day Celebration,
Summer Fest 2015, and our Hanging with the CEO field trips just
to name a few. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss these
events and be sure to enjoy this great spring weather with your
family!
-Anthony Goodson Jr.
The Goldsboro Housing Authority
700 N. Jefferson Ave.
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Sharita Oates
Asst. ROSS Coordinator / Editor
(919) 736-7533 Email: soates@hacg.org
Spring Has Sprung!
Resident:
Fairview Apartments
1729 Edgerton Street
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27530
735-5650 Fax: 735-1848
Lincoln Homes
1009 Slaughter Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
735-4747 Fax: 587-9520
Elmwood Terrace
409 Hinson Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
734-2251 Fax: 587-9519
West Haven Development
701 West Oak Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
736-7566 Fax: 736-1662
GHA Maintenance Emergencies
735-4080