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Empowering Families and Building Communities JUNE 2017 Issue

Earn extra income! Start your own business!

Be your own boss! Take charge of your future!
Enjoy true financial freedom! BRING ONE FRIEND!

HATT & YOU: Community,

Resident News and Information: 2
HATT Home Ownership: 6
Calendar : 7
Neighborhood Network Center: 8
HATT Contact Information: 8
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From the Desk of the Chief Executive Officer HATT is staying in
touch with you through
Greetings Family,
The HATT is in the process of converting all its Low
Income Public Housing (LIPH) units to a HUD
demonstration program called Rental Assistance
Demonstration (RAD). Email scannon@texarkanaha.org
RAD is a program of the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) that seeks to preserve
affordable housing. Public housing units across the Housing Authority of
country need more than $26 billion in repairs and many Texarkana, Texas
public housing agencies (PHAs) do not have enough
money to keep units in good condition. RAD provides
@haoftexarkanatexas
PHAs a way to rehabilitate, or repair, units without
depending on additional money from the government. RAD will allow The HATT to @Texarkana_HA
convert your community from the current HUD funding program to a Section 8 project-
based voucher (PBV) platform.Section 8 project-based voucher (PBV) platform. Check us out to see more
WILL RAD AFFECT MY HOUSING ASSISTANCE? photos from your favorite
from the government.
No, you will not lose your housing assistance because of RAD. Even though the HATT events!
can use private money to make repairs, The HATT will still receive money from HUD and must follow HUDs rules.
WILL RAD AFFECT MY RENT?
Since Section 8 programs also set rents at 30% of income like in public housing, most residents will not have rent
increases because of RAD. However, if you are paying a flat rent in public housing, you will most likely have to pay
more in rent over time. In these cases, your new rent will be phased in over a few years, meaning that you will pay a
little more each year.
HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED?
HUD encourages residents and their PHAs to work together during the RAD conversion process.
Before PHAs can apply to participate in RAD, they must:
Notify all residents at a property proposed for RAD conversion about their plans; and
Conduct at least two meetings with residents.
During these meetings, you can learn about the conversion plans, ask questions, express concerns, and provide
comments. Additionally, The HATT must have at least one more meeting with all residents of your property before
HUD approves the conversion. This is another chance for you to ask questions and provide comments.
CAN I CHOOSE WHERE I LIVE?
Sure, in addition to improved, better quality housing, you will have a greater choice in where to live through the RAD
choice mobility option. Once the RAD conversion is complete, you may request a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV).
Under the PBV program, you can request an HCV after living in a RAD property for one year.
Be on the lookout for more information on this and other exciting changes at the HATT.

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 Mothers Day is a time to
reflect on our very existence
because without a mother, we
would not exist. In recognition
of Mothers Day, the men of
Robison Terrace showed their
appreciation for all moms by
serving them dinner and
arranging a special photo shoot
just for them. A special
acknowledgement goes out to
Lonzo Franks, a resident of
Robison Terrace. Not only did
he bring his mom, Ruthell
Franks, but he also brought his
sister Sandra Peoples (4th
picture on last row). We hope
all mothers enjoyed their
Mothers Day as much as the
Men Volunteers
women of Robison Terrace did.

Kristy Nelson,
Eugene Grant, Speaker Co-Speaker and Songstress

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Janie Ochoa and Linda Peacock of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
located at 4505 Elizabeth Street in Texarkana, TX 75503 hosted a
Rosary Creation Project that will meet monthly in the Robison
Terrace (Hi-Rise) Community room. The Sacred Heart Rosary
Makers which this project is created from is headed by Kathy
George. The Rosary Makers have been helping seer the mission
for over 66 years. Rosaries are sent to the military, prisons, the
less fortunate, as well as students of the Catholic faith. Janie and
Linda were very informative during their presentation as to why
the rosary exists and how to create one. They demonstrated the
proper procedure as to how to place the beads to create a rosary
and what each bead means. We look forward to their next rosary
making class which will be on Tuesday, June 27th at 2:00pm in
the Robison Terrace Community Room. Join us!

Modern dominoes first appeared in Italy during the 18th

century and is still going strong today. Proof without a
doubt is the elderly and disabled residents of Robison
Terrace! They competed to sharpen their skills and, of
course, win the prize of being the best of the best! The
four finalists were Charles Morris, James Lewis, David B.
Jackson, and Ricky Junior. Our 1st place winner was David
B. Jackson!

WKM Healthcare Inc. owner and staff visited Robison

Terrace (Hi-Rise) to personally show their appreciation to
the residents for trusting them with their care as home
health providers for their needs. They can be reached at
972-240-8600.

With germs so prevalent in our society,

four hand sanitizers are now located in the
Grace Clinic is located at 312 W. 4th Street (at the corner of entrance way of Robison Terrace
Texas Boulevard and 4th Street) in a flat-roofed peach-colored Apartments, the game room, computer
building. Their mission is to provide long-term quality care and room, and most needed: in the community
to always treat patients with kindness and dignity. room. These have been donated to
Robison Terrace via Cigna
Christian staff is able to express the love of God to their patients HealthSpring.
while treating their medical needs. Victoria Penningtons, Community
For current days and hours that the clinic will be open to Outreach Specialist of Cigna HealthSpring,
love for the needy has surpassed all HATT
patients, call 903-949-5571 to listen to a recorded message.
could ever expect of a health care agency
Contact them at 903-949-5571.
and partner. Thank you, Victoria!
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Join us for snow-cones, educational opportunity center services, admissions
application assistance, academic guidance, financial aid and much more!

Area Agency on Aging, one of our most notable supporters of HATTs elderly and
disabled residents, collaborated with several of their agency partners to bring a fun
filled event to the residents of Robison Terrace (Hi-Rise), Williams Homes, and
Renaissance Plaza! Group picture on left (from left to right): Karin Gillette (Office
Manager for Superior Senior Care), Cynthia Mullens (LVN, Community Educator,
Field Staff Nurse for Hospice of Texarkana), Vicotria Pennington (Community
Outreach Specialist for Cigna HealthSpring), and Tiffany White (Case Manager for
the Area Agency on Aging). Thank you so
Thank you so much, ladies!

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 Are YOU our nexT home owner? Call me and lets talk!
Vickie nelson, hatt homeownership consultant
903-838-8548 ext. 136 vnelson@texarkanaha.org
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JUNE 13TH AT 6:00 P.M. THIS ONE HOUR COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE! CONTACT
DARIUS RICHMOND AT 870-331-0318 OR VICKIE NELSON AT 903-691-9893.
EARN EXTRA INCOME! START YOUR OWN BUSINESS! BE YOUR OWN BOSS!

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 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Robison Terrace Health Clinic ALSO AT ROBISON TERRACE: 1 2 3
WOMENS BIBLE
9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Bible Study w/Eugene: STUDY ROBISON
Clinic located on 1st floor of main TUESDAYS at 6 - 7 p.m. TERRACE 4 - 5 p.m.
lobby, down hall from computer room. w/SANDRA
Dancing With Natalie:
Call Shawna at 430-200-4147 for appts. 3rd & 4th TUESDAYS at 2 - 3 p.m. SHOULDER

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SHARING, CARING
Door-To-Door 9 - 11 a COMMUNITY AT True WORD
Monday - Friday ministries 7 p.m.
JUMP INTO SUMMER ROBISON TERRACE
11:30 - 12:30 for at robison
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at 4 - 5 p.m.
Ages 60 - Up and Pecan Ridge terrace
w/SANDRA
Veterans at Robison
SHOULDER
Terrace
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Robison Terrace
School is out
Heritage Home
celebration at
Monday - Friday Health Bingo @ Door-To-Door 9 - 11 Resident Council
HAMPTON HOMES
11:30 - 12:30 For Meeting at 2:00 12 - 4 p.m.
Robison Terrace
Ages 60 - Up and BINGO after FATHERS DAY
2:00 p.m. CELEBRATION @3
Veterans at Robison meeting
Terrace at Robison Terrace
18 19 The Oaks at 20 21 22 23 24 First love
RoseHill Resident LADIES PRAYER church
Hampton Homes MEETING AT 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Council Meeting Door-To-Door
Resident Council Robison terrace
9 - 11 a.m. ROBISON
11 a.m. (3rd
Meeting at TERRACE Darrelnelson
Monday each month) Bible study
WKM Bingo at 2:00 p.m. 4 - 5 p.m. with 6 - 7 p.m. AT
Computer Class
Robison Terrace 5 - 6:30 at the NNC Sandra Shoulder robison TERRACE
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DEBORAH
MITCHELL Door-To-Door
MINISTRY at 9 - 11 a.m.
1:00 at the NNC
2:30 p.m. at Rosary Making
Robison Terrace Class 2:00 p.m.
Robison Terrace

FREE Nutrition Classes

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Thursdays at noon starting on
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TOPICS INCLUDE: STEPS TO GET YOU THERE, STARTUP KIT,
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Come and enjoy weekly demonstrations
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 Shanetta Cannon, Coordinator 2220 West 15th Street Texarkana, TX 903-798-3514
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Opening & closing hours may change daily due to meetings & events.
FREE EVENING COMPUTER CLASS ON TUESDAYS 5 - 6:30 p.m. AT THE NNC
WITH INSTRUCTOR LINDA HARLSTON. CLASSES ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE!
Computer experience or keyboarding ability is not necessary!

Check out HATTs Facebook, Twitter page, and website to SEE MORE PHOTOS OF OUR
EVENTS AND TO FIND OUT ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS!
HATT Executive Staff and Staff Contact Information
Antonio Williams, Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jackie Otto, Chief Operating Officer
Tarisha Duson, Director of Administrative Services Jimmy Castle, Manager of Information Technology
Bill Edwards, Director of Construction Management and Modernization
MAIN OFFICE 903-838-8548 ASSET MANAGEMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE
FAX # 903-223-0741 HAMPTON HOMES/BRIGHT STREET/AKIN/ALLEN/ CAROLYN NANCE 903-691 -3319
TDDY# 903-832-3976 WOOD/PINE Elderly and Disabled Specialist
RODERICK HAWTHRONE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE SHANETTA CANNON 903-798-3514
OFFICE 903-838-9361
FAX # 903-832-2899 Workforce Development Specialist/
FAX # 903-831-9950
ANTONIO WILLIAMS 102 Rosehill Neighborhood Network Center (NNC)
DR. JACKIE OTTO 103 ROBISON TERRACE/WILLIAMS HOMES Coordinator
TARISHA DUSON 106 RODERICK HAWTHORNE 903-838-6683
HOMEOWNERSHIP
LINDA LAPER 0 or 101 OFFICE 903-838-6683
FAX # 903-255-0201
FAX # 903-838-3516
FINANCE VICKIE NELSON 136
FAX # 903-334-8329 WOODBRIDGE APARTMENTS Home Ownership Consultant
CINDY PETERSON 116 TONYA FOREMAN
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAMS
THEODORE NYAMASVISVA 111 OFFICE 903-838-8723
FAX # 903-223-0741
FAX # 903-832-4145
MODERNIZATION/LANDSCAPING OPEN 129
FAX # 903-223-6026 ASSISTANT ASSET MANAGER JACQUELINE WELCH 108
BILL EDWARDS 113 VENUS PACE JC LAMBERT 112
LAQUSHIA ROBINSON 109 QUANICA WARE OPEN 105

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PECAN RIDGE 903-255-0455

JIMMY CASTLE 134 RENAISSANCE PLAZA 903-831-7805
ROSEHILL RIDGE 903-794-7674
THE OAKS 903-255-0005

2017 Board of Commissioners

Mrs. Melva Flowers, Chairman Open, Vice Chairman Rev. L.B. George, Commissioner
Mrs. JoAnn Rice, Commissioner Mr. Bruce Powers, Commissioner
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Open, Resident Commissioner Open, Resident Commissioner