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Empowering Families and Building Communities SEPTEMBER 2017 Issue

Why? Who Benefits? Do I Have To Quit Smoking To Live Here?

We invite you to please come out to the following locations to
learn more about the smoke-free policy.

TUESDAYS AT 5 - 6:30 p.m. with instructor linda harleston

Starting Tuesday, september 12th at the rosehill
Neighborhood network center 2220 w. 15th street
No computer or keyboard experience necessary!
Bring your computer fears, desire to learn, and have fun!
Call nnc coordinator, shanetta cannon @ 903-255-7738.

with job searching assistance at the NNC!

HATT & YOU: Community,
Resident News and Information: 2
FREE ONE-ON-ONE INDIVIDUAL HELP AVAILABLE
HATT Home Ownership: 6
with Resumes, Job Searches, & Completing Job Applications
with Monica Macon of the Arkansas Workforce Center.
Calendar: 7
Neighborhood Network Center: 7 Thursday, September 21st 10 - 11:30 a.m.
at the Rosehill Neighborhood Network Center 2220 W. 15th Street
HATTHATT
Contact Information: 7
INSIDER Open to everyone! Call Shanetta Cannon @ 903-255-7738 for info!
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The youth residents of Hampton Homes and Bright Street received a

wonderful back to school treat this year! On Friday, August 18th at 2:00
p.m., former Hampton Homes resident, Joyce Johnson, and her
Email scannon@texarkanaha.org
granddaughter, Shanice Johnson, gave back to Joyces neighborhood.
Resident youth of these properties were given new backpacks to start their
school year with. And not only did they receive backpacks, but they also received school Housing Authority of
supplies! These wonderful donations to our youth was made possible through the generous Texarkana, Texas
and caring hearts of the Texarkana Independent School District, Christ Nations church, and @haoftexarkanatexas
HATT employee, Noratee Byrd Johnson (Mechanic for Hampton Homes/Bright Street). With her own personal deisre to see
her former apartments youth taken care of, Ms. Joyce personally knocked on resident doors and asked the names of the kids
who lived at each apartment who were starting school this Fall. After successfully obtaining the donations, she and Shanice
picked everything up and orchestrated the
event with the help of Quanica Ware
(Assistant Manager for Hampton Homes/
Bright Street). When asked what Ms. Joyce
thought about the generous donation
received, she couldnt stop saying, This is
still my neighborhood. God is GOOD!
Thank you to everyone! See more photos
of the event on HATTs Facebook page
@haoftexarkanatexas.

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HANDS ON TEXARKANA VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION BANQUET
HATTs Customer Service Department attended
Hands On Texarkanas Vounteeer Recognition
Hand
Banquet which was held on Thursday, August 24th at the Sullivan Performing Banq Arts Center. The events purpose was to
recognize
recognize special, dedicated volunteers of local agencies and organizations. HATT recognized select volunteers who go above
and
and beyong their call of duty to assist our residents. Congratultions to our Volunteer
beyond their call of duty to assist our residents. Congratultions to our Volunteer of
of the
the Year,
Year, Mr.
Mr. Kevin
Kevin Lambert!
Lambert! We
We
appreciate ALL of our volunteers. To see more photos from this event, go to HATTs Facebook page at @haoftexarkanatexas.
appreciate ALL of our volunteers. To see more photos from this event, go to HATTs Facebook pave at @haoftexarkanatexas.
Victoria Pennington and Kevin Lambert

HATTs Tarisha Duson presents

Kevin Lambert receives his award Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Lambert

Robison Terrace and Williams Homes would like to say THANK YOU to HATT
Mechanic, Evangelist Randy Eason, and to all of the ministers who conducted
the revival at Robison Terrace in August! NOW, REVIVAL IS BACK at Robison
Terrace THIS MONTH on SEPTEMBER 13th, 14th, and 15th starting at 6 p.m.
nightly! Pastor Jacqueline Cannon of Nash Full Gospel Holy Temple will be the
guest speaker. Everyone is welcome to come! Pictured from L to R: Lady
Makesha and Pastor Phillip Parrish(one of last months revivalists) & Randy
and Jennifer Eason.

HATT attended Westlawn Elementarys Meet The Teacher Night

which was held on August 14th from 5 - 7 p.m. Representing the
Housing Authority of Texarkana, Texas was (Both pictured on the
right) Carolyn Nance, HATT Customer Service Specialist for the
Elderly and Disabled, and Mrs. Mae Hamilton, Hampton Homes/
Bright Street Resident Council President and HATT Board Resident
Commissioner. We had a wonderful turnout, says Amberly Shaw,
Westlawn Elementary Family Engagement Specialist. Because of
HATT coming to the event, it really demonstrated our mutual
commitment to connecting school, families, and community.

HAMPTON HOMES/BRIGHT STREET SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM 2017

The Summer Lunch Program ended successfully on August 4th! Thank you to all of our volunteers who caused these smiles!

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The Oaks at Rosehills Resident Council hosted a back to school event on Saturday, August 19th in their
community room. Parents and their children attended the event and school supplies were given to all
children who attended to help them get off to a good start for the school year. In addition to the supplies,
refreshments were served and there was a drawing for five calculators that were donated by one of the resident council
members. A special thanks goes out to Amberly Shaw, Westlawn Elementary School, TISD, The Oaks Management, and to
Ronda Hill for her donations and support. We appreciate you all for your generosity shown and for your help in making this a
successful event. And a big thank you goes out to The Oaks Resident Council members, for a job well done!
To see more photos of the event, check out HATTs Facebook page at @haoftexarkanatexas.

Free diapers and pull-ups! St. vincent de paul society

If you are in need of diapers or pull-ups, they are distributed on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of
each month at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 4:30 p.m.
Please come to the parish center, back entrance. If you are a parent or guardian, please bring a
picture ID for yourself and an ID proving the age of your child(ren). For more info, call 903-277-3253.
Thank You - SVDPS & GP. The address is 4505 Elizabeth Street in Texarkana, TX 75503.
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 FROM AMBERLY SHAW, WESTLAWN FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
SEPTEMBER 4th: LABOR DAY HOLIDAY- NO SCHOOL
SEPTEMBER 6th: district-wide leader in me parent workshop luncheon
SEPTEMBER 21st: 7 Habits of successful families workshop series for westlAwn
Westlawn Elementary is growing future leaders as a Leader In Me School. Leader in Me is a
school-wide program based on Franklin Coveys book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It
teaches 21st century leadership and life skills to students. These include skills such as being
responsible, setting goals, honesty, teamwork, and renewal. Leader in Me creates a school
where every child can be a leader. Over the course of the school year, Westlawn students will
learn about the 7 habits and use them daily. Westlawn families will be able to increase their
childs learning of the 7 habits at home through school-home projects. Families can also take
part in the 7 Habits of Successful Families workshop series, which teaches how to use the 7
habits to strengthen the family unit and improve important relationships. During the first six
weeks, we will focus on Habit 1: Be Proactive. This habit teaches students about self-control.
They are responsible for their behavior, words, and attitudes.
On September 21st, we will kick off our 7 Habits of Successful Families workshop series for our Westlawn families. The event
will be from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Westlawn cafeteria. We will provide both food and childcare. Those who come will learn
more about Leader in Me and how to use the 7 habits at home. We will start with Habit 1. Keep an eye out for sign up forms
to be sent home, or call the school for more information.
All TISD families are invited to attend the first district-wide Leader in Me Parent Workshop Luncheon on September 6th at
11:30 at the TISD Services Building at 1600 Waterall Street. This series will cover the same material covered in our workshops
on our campus. They are starting with Habit 2.

The Hampton Family Gives Back

Honoring The Memory Of Everlyn Hampton
On Saturday, August 26th, the family of late Hampton Homes resident, Everlyn Hampton, united together with current residents
in order to celebrate their loved ones legacy. The Hampton Family arrived not only to keep Ms. Hamptons memory alive, but to
also give back the love that she was known for giving the neighborhood. And the love was shown, indeed, by the family providing
& serving refreshments to the residents and donating backpacks to the Hampton Homes and Bright Street youth. Thank you!

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 Vickie nelson, hatt homeownership consultant,
903-838-8548 ext. 136 vnelson@texarkanaha.org
Are YOU our nexT home owner? Call me and lets talk!
DID YOU KNOW? We will pay you up to 50% of the cost to build a new home! All you have to do is build
your home in the Historic Rosehill Neighborhood, meet the income guidelines, have a credit score of 640
(If not, we can work with you), save $1000, take an 8 hour homeownership class, be a U.S. citizen, and
qualify for a 1st mortgage of at least $56,000 with a local lender.

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 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Robison Terrace Health Clinic FREE NUTRITION CLASSES ON 1 2
9 a.m.- 3 p.m. (1st & 3rd Tuesdays) THURSDAYS AT NOON! JOIN US FOR
Clinic located on 1st floor of main WEEKLY DEMONSTRATIONS &
lobby, down hall from computer room. TASTINGS AT 602 MAIN STREET!
Call Shawna at 430-200-4147 for appts. CALL 903-792-5735 TO REGISTER!
3 4 5 Humana 6 7 8 9
Health Care True WORd
Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ministries
11:30 - 12:30 for @Robsion Terrace 7 p.m. at
Ages 60 - Up and Bible Study With
HATT OFFICES robison terrace
Veterans at Robison Eugene 6 - 7 p.m.
Terrace CLOSED at Robison Terrace
10 11 FREE DIAPERS & 12 Free 13 14 15 16
PRAISE UNDER Evening
PULL-UPS Computer Smoke-Free Smoke-Free
Game Room
THE PAVILION Class Housing Housing Meeting
4:30 p.m. at 5 - 6:30 p.m.-the NNC Activities w/Ricky
11:30 - 12:30 P.M. Meeting 2 - 4 p.m. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 2 - 4 p.m.
Sacred Heart
PECAN RIDGE at Robison Terrace at Pecan Ridge at Robison Terrace
Catholic Church Bible Study With
Eugene 6 - 7 p.m. REVIVAL 6 p.m. REVIVAL 6 p.m. REVIVAL 6 p.m.
at Robison Terrace at Robison Terrace at Robison Terrace at Robison Terrace
17 18 The Oaks at 19 Dancing 20 21 22 23
With Natalie First Love Church
RoseHill Resident 2 - 3 p.m.
at Robison Terrace Hampton Homes / September Start 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Council Meeting Free Evening Bright Street 10 - 11:30 a.m. at
Monday - Friday Computer the Rosehill NNC Robison Terrace
11 a.m. Class 5 - 6:30 Resident Council Robison Terrace Darrell Nelson
11:30 - 12:30 For
Resident Council
Ages 60 - Up and @ the NNC Meeting Meeting at 2:00 Bible Study
WKM Bingo at Bible Study With Speaker: Anthony
Veterans at Robison @ 2:00 p.m. Robertson of Life 6 - 7 p.m.
Eugene 6 - 7 p.m. Care Health Service &
Terrace Robison Terrace at Robison Terrace Home Health-Hospice Robison Terrace
24 25 FREE DIAPERS & 26 Dancing 27 28 29 30
With Natalie
PULL-UPS 2 - 3 p.m.
at Robison Terrace
Monday - Friday 4:30 p.m. at
11:30 - 12:30 For Sacred Heart Rosary Making
Ages 60 - Up and Class 2 p.m.
CIGNA Bingo at
Veterans at Robison at Robison Terrace
Terrace Robison Terrace
Free Evening
DEBORAH @ 2:00 p.m. Computer
MITCHELL Class 5 - 6:30
@ the NNC
MINISTRY
Bible Study With
2:30 p.m. at Eugene 6 - 7 p.m.
Robison Terrace at Robison Terrace

Faith Beyond 4
ON THE 2ND SUNDAY EACH MONTH THROUGH DECEMBER starting
Walls Worship
Church
At 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. alternating between pecan ridge &
1101 Couch St.
the oaks at rosehill! This month is sept. 10th at pecan ridge.
Texarkana,
HATT AR Rotation will continue through december as pending weather/schedule permits
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 Shanetta Cannon, Coordinator 2220 West 15th Street Texarkana, TX NEW# 903-255-7738
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Need help creating a resume? Want to look in our Career Clothing Closet?
FREE EVENING COMPUTER CLASS STARTING BACK ON
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH ON TUESDAYS 5 - 6:30 p.m. AT THE NNC WITH
INSTRUCTOR LINDA HARLSTON. CLASSES ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE!

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 903-255-7738
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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Mrs. Mae Hamilton, Resident Commissioner Ms. Rosa Golette, Resident Commissioner