WHA Gets Perfect Score For Its Local Programs From Federal Agency
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Jennifer Peryam-jperyam@timesuniononline.com
Warsaw Housing Authority Executive Director Pam Kennedy said during Monday's meeting WHA received a perfect score for its housing program.
Kennedy presented a letter from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Indianapolis.The letter stated WHA received a 100 percent score for its services for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30.
The score consisted of 15 areas including correct tenant rent calculations, annual housing quality standards inspections, housing quality standards quality control and providing reasonable rent.
"This is the first time our program has received a perfect score and that means we are meeting standards for providing safe and affordable housing for residents," Kennedy said.
The mission of WHA is to provide quality housing opportunities to improve the lives of the citizens who are in need and to provide safe, decent and affordable housing for eligible residents of the city of Warsaw.
In other business, Kennedy said her office sent out 79 letters last week to volunteers for this year's "Day of Caring."
"Day of Caring" is a program where volunteers work on home improvement projects for Kosciusko County residents.
This year's "Day of Caring" will be Aug. 20. People who want to volunteer should call the Warsaw Housing Office at 574-269-7641.
The board also discussed organizing a fundraiser for the Upson House that needs a roof.
The Upson House on East Center Street provides housing for less fortunate individuals in the community. Two families currently live at The Upson House.
Kennedy suggested selling glass-bead bracelets at area businesses and said she will talk to people who could make the bracelets.
Board members are Bob Kline, Tammy Keirn, Page Himes, David Kolbe, Karen Moeller and Gary Parker.
