The
1611 N. Robison Road Texarkana, TX 75501 (903) 838-8548 www.texarkanaha.org
Empowering Families and Building Communities
HATT & YOU: Community,
Resident News and Information: 2
HATT Home Ownership: 5
Neighborhood Network Center: 6
Calendar: 7
HATTHATT
Contact Information: 8
INSIDER
January 2017 Issue
THE COURSE WHERE YOU CAN LEARN THE IMPORTANCE AND
RESPONSIBILITY IN OWNING YOUR OWN HOME!
PART 1: SATURDAY, JANUARY 20th 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Part 2: SATURDAY, JANUARY 27TH 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
IN THE PECAN RIDGE COMMUNITY ROOM LOCATED
AT 2210 W. 15TH STREET.
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17TH AT
5:00 P.M. TO PRE-REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFORMATION,
PLEASE CONTACT VICIKE NELSON, HATT HOMEOWNERSHIP
CONSULTANT, AT 903-838-8548 EXT. 136.
PHADA WILL AWARD TWO (2)
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
LIVING IN PUBLIC OR ASSISTED HOUSING
AT A PHADA MEMBER AGENCY
30th Annual Stephen J. Freedom & Civil
Bollinger Memorial Rights Scholarship
Public Housing Authorities
Directors Association Scholarship
$7,000 $5,000
ONLINE applications are available at www.phada.org/scholarship_program.php.
You can also download a printed version, complete the form, save it to your computer
and print a copy. Include the printed application in the packet of materials that you
must turn in and submit everything to THE ROSEHILL NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK
CENTER at 2220 W. 15th Street no later than FRIDAY, JANUARY 5th so that we may
submit all documents to PHADA by their January 26th deadline. Call 903-255-7738.
 TO BECOME A HATT PARTNER, CALL 903-838-8548 EXT. 106
HATT is staying in
Tarisha Duson, HATT Director of Administrative Services, would like to thank touch with you through
HATT staff and property managers, LEDIC Management staff, the Hampton
Homes/Bright Street Resident Council, “Santa”, praise dancers, and all of the
volunteers who helped make the 2017 Holiday Breakfast held in December a
success! See more photos on HATT’s Facebook page @haoftexarkanatexas.

Housing Authority of
Texarkana, Texas
@haoftexarkanatexas
HATT WEBSITE

Email scannon@texarkanaha.org

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 ANGEL TREE GROUP PICTURE ANGEL TREE DISTRIBUTION

GRAND PRIZE GIFT WINNER ANGEL TREE REPRESENTATIVES

MR. & MRS. NELSON,

GUEST SPEAKERS GIFT GIVING AT DINNER
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GIFT GIVING AT DINNER
Customer Service Office Décor - Help From Residents Faith Beyond 4 Walls Church at Robison Terrace

Nicole Lambert of Amazing Heart Healthcare

Hosting December Birthday Party Queen City Church Pastor and Members

NEW! MONDAY CONNECTIONS AT THE NNC

Join us once a month for FREE computer skill sessions to help you!
THIS MONTH’S SESSION: How To Use Microsoft Word, Make Flyers, And More!
Microsoft Word is a word processing program used on most computers. With Word, you can create documents and
complete a number of functions including flyers and documents!
Monday, January 22nd at 10: 30 a.m. or join us at 4:00 p.m. Call 903-255-7738 to come!4
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 FROM AMBERLY SHAW, WESTLAWN FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
January 8 : no school for students
january 9: return to school
january 11: 4th grade field trip to perot theater at 12:30 p.m. “my father’s dragon”
january 15: no school - martin luther king jr. day
january 16 7 habits of successful families night
5:15 - 5:30 food and drinks 5:30 - 6:30 program
january 17: 3rd 6 weeks awards assemblies
3rd grade - 10:15 p.m. 4th grade - 2:15 p.m. 5th grade - 1:15 p.m.
January 19: karaoke & games for students who met ar goal
january 23: 3rd grade field trip to perot theater at 12:30 “pete the cat”
january 25: leaders lunch for students who met criteria
january 31: 5th grade field trip to perot theater at 9:30 a.m. “it’s just rocket science”

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 WE ARE HERE TO HELP OUR RESIDENTS BE PRODUCTIVE!
NNC TESTIMONIAL photo
DaVina Moreland (pictured on
on the right) states, “I
Free evening computer
received several employment classes are in session!
opportunities from the NNC
Coordinator, Shanetta Cannon. She
Tuesdays evenings at
gave me one for a postal carrier 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. with
position with the U.S. Postal instructor linda harlston
ROSEHILL NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK CENTER
Service and I got that job! I am so
LOCATED AT 2220 W. 15TH STREET. CALL SHANETTA
thankful that she gave it to me and CANNON, NNC COORDINATOR, AT 903-255-7738 FOR
I wouldn’t have done it without her MORE INFO! NO COMPUTER OR KEYBOARD
help and computers at the Rosehill EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! BRING YOUR COMPUTER
Neighborhood Center.” FEARS, desire to learn, and come have fun!
FREE CAREER CLOTHING CLOSET - FREE EVENING COMPUTER CLASS - JOB SEARCH TIPS
KEYBOARDING/TYPING PROGRAMS - RESUME WRITING/EDITING - CAREER & EDUCATION FAIRS
ONE-ON-ONE JOB SEARCH ASSESSMENTS - INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES WORKSHOPS
COMPUTERS AND COPIERS AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS ATTENDING SCHOOL OR LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT
2220 West 15th Street Texarkana, TX Mon - Fri: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 903-255-7738

NEW! MONDAY CONNECTIONS AT FREE

THE NNC
Join us once a month for FREE computer
skill sessions to help you!
THIS MONTH’S SESSION:
How To Use Microsoft Word, Make Flyers,
and More!
Microsoft Word is a word processing program
used on most computers. With Word, you can
create documents and complete a number of
functions including flyers and documents!
2220 W. 15th Street Call 903-255-7738 to attend!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Choose either convenient session:
Monday, December 22nd at 10:30 a.m.
or join us at 4:00 p.m.
WE HAVE FREE TUTORIALS TO USE AT
YOUR OWN PACE! COME AND SEE!
Nonprofit Educational Website by Goodwill Industries
Microsoft Office 2000 - 2016 Mobile Device Tips
Computer Basics Work and Career Photoshop
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AT THE ROSEHILL
NEIGHBORHOOD
NETWORK CENTER (NNC)
Open Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
DO YOU NEED AN OUTFIT FOR A JOB INTERVIEW
OR A CAREER FAIR?
DO YOU HAVE A NEW JOB, BUT NEED HELP WITH
PROPER CLOTHING ATTIRE UNTIL PAYDAY?
WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP! COME BY THE ROSEHILL
NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK CENTER AT 2220 W. 15TH STREET OR
CALL US AT 903-255-7738 FOR REQUIREMENTS AND INFO.
THIS IS FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE!
BECAUSE YOU DON’T GET
SECOND CHANCES TO
MAKE FIRST IMPRESSIONS
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 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 Hatt partnership
meeting @ 11:30 10 11 12 13
Monday - Friday rosehill ridge
Free Evening True WORd
11:30 - 12:30 For ministries 7 p.m.
Computer Class
Ages 60 - Up and 5 - 6:30 p.m.-the NNC @ robison terrace
Veterans at Robison Bible Study With
Eugene 5 - 6 p.m.
Terrace at Robison Terrace
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Free Evening Hampton Homes / Encompass Home
Computer Class Health Bingo 9:30 a
Monday - Friday 5 - 6:30 p.m.-the NNC Bright Street at Robison Terrace
11:30 - 12:30 For Robison Terrace/ Game Room HATT Homebuyer
Bible Study With Resident Council Activities w/Ricky education course
Ages 60 - Up and Eugene 5 - 6 p.m. Williams Homes
Veterans at Robison at Robison Terrace Meeting at Resident Council 2 - 4 p.m. part 1: 10a - 3p
HATT OFFICES
Terrace CLOSED 2:00 p.m. Mtg. @ 2:00 p.m. at Robison Terrace
Dancing
21 22 23 With Natalie 24 25 26 27 Homebuyer
2 - 3 p.m.
MONDAY at Robison Terrace
education course
CONNECTIONS Robison Terrace part 2: 10a - 3p
Monday - Friday AT THE NNC Rosary Making First Love church
11:30 - 12:30 For 10:30a or 4:00p Class 2 p.m. 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Free Evening robison terrace
Ages 60 - Up and Computer Class
5 - 6:30 p.m.-the NNC Darrell nelson
Veterans at Robison
bible study
Terrace Bible Study With
Eugene 5 - 6 p.m. 6 - 7 p.m.
at Robison Terrace robison terrace
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Free Evening Robison Terrace Health Clinic
Computer Class
Monday - Friday
5 - 6:30 p.m.-the NNC 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)
11:30 - 12:30 For
Ages 60 - Up and
Bible Study With
Veterans at Robison Eugene 5 - 6 p.m.
Terrace at Robison Terrace
Deborah Mitchell The Clinic is located on 1st floor of main
Ministries lobby, down hall from computer room. Call
2:30 p.m. at
Robison Terrace
Shawna at 430-200-4147 for appointments.

The 2018 SW NAHRO Scholarship applications are now available online for your convenience.
The deadline is March 2, 2018. Applications are available on the SWNAHRO website and may be
accessed at: http://www.swnahro.org/scholarshipinfo.html.
Applications postmarked date can be no later than March 2, 2018. The applications should be mailed to:
Southwest NAHRO Scholarship Program 12246 FM 1769 Graham, TX 76450
You may also scan to email the application to swnahro@brazosnet.com. Please make sure pictures of the applicant
are scanned well enough to utilize in a PowerPoint presentation if the applicant is awarded a scholarship. For
questions about the scholarship program, you may contact the scholarship chair, Milet Hopping, mileth@wacopha.org
(254) 752-0324 ext. 280. We encourage individuals to participate in the application process and PLEASE utilize the
checklist to ensure the necessary documentation indicated is included prior to submitting your complete application.
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 Randy Eason at the Christmas Dinner

Victoria Pennington of Shirley Aldridge With

Robison Terrace Christmas Tree Cabbage From Garden
Cigna Health
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
Theo Nyamasvisva, Controller 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
ZAMAR MORGAN 903-255-7738
LINDA LAPER 0 or 101 OFFICE 903-838-6683
Rosehill Neighborhood Network Center (NNC)
FAX # 903-838-3516
FINANCE Computer Lab Assistant
FAX # 903-334-8329 WOODBRIDGE APARTMENTS
HOMEOWNERSHIP
CINDY PETERSON 116 TONYA FOREMAN
FAX # 903-255-0201
THEODORE NYAMASVISVA 111 OFFICE 903-838-8723
VICKIE NELSON 136
FAX # 903-832-4145
MODERNIZATION/LANDSCAPING Home Ownership Consultant
FAX # 903-223-6026 ASSISTANT ASSET MANAGER
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAMS
BILL EDWARDS 113 VENUS PACE
FAX # 903-223-0741
LAQUSHIA ROBINSON 109
PECAN RIDGE 903-255-0455 OPEN 129
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RENAISSANCE PLAZA 903-831-7805 JACQUELINE WELCH 108
JIMMY CASTLE 134 ROSEHILL RIDGE 903-794-7674 JC LAMBERT 112
THE OAKS 903-255-0005 QUANICA WARE 105

2017 Board of Commissioners

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