The Resident Times-December 2024
The Resident Times-December 2024
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The Resident Times-December 2024
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A Message from the Director, Teresa Pope
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I want to take the time to look back at this year and the blessings bestowed upon us.
Greenlawn Manor, our 80-unit senior affordable housing property, was completed and ribbon cutting ceremony held in recognition of all the community's hard work.
This $23 Million project now houses seniors in our community that have been paying up to 90% of their income for rent and utilities. With the help of Project Based Vouchers that stay with 70 of the units in the property, those seniors now can afford to live happy lives in a beautiful facility as long as they want to.Thank you to:
SEV Chamber of Commerce: Stephanie Ford for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
and thank you to our developer Partners:
Joe Chambers and Smith & HenzyStay tuned for more exciting developments coming to the Historic Westside Neighborhood. All of us at the Housing Authority work hard to serve our community and look forward to a prosperous 2025 where the New Smyrna Beach Housing Authority will be celebrating its 75th anniversary in New Smyrna Beach.
Teresa Pope
Executive Director
Main Office:
Address:
1101 S Dixie Fwy, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168Phone: 386.428.8171
Fax: 386.427.3429
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-4:30pm
Friday: Closed to the PublicResource Center:
Address:
1106 S Dixie Fwy, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168Phone: (386) 603-4803
Email: procurement@newsmyrnahousing.com
Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Food stamp assistance by appointment ONLY.Emergency Maintenance
After-hours ONLY: 386.847.3007
The CRC is here for you to connect you to local resources, assist with the food stamp application process, provide homeless ID's, provide senior and homeless food bags, and more.
Tuesdays:
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church gift cards available for the first 20 individuals in need. Can only be received once every 30 days.
Meat bags, senior food bags, and homeless food bags distributed.Thursdays:
God's bathhouse provides showers and other resources at 10:45 am in front of the CRC.
Meat bags, senior food bags, and homeless food bags distributed.Hours and Contact Information:
Phone:(386) 603-4803
Email: procurement@newsmyrnahousing.com
Our friends and partners at Coronado Community United Methodist Church donated 200 Thanksgiving bags for public housing residents. All of the senior residents in the new Greenlawn Manor received food for the holiday.
Thank you to Coronado Community United Methodist Church!
Trash days are Tuesdays and Thursdays. please remember to take out your trash on these days.
Please do not leave trash cans on the side of the road.
After garbage is collected on Tuesday and Thursday, please retrieve your garbage can and remove it from the side of the road.
Please keep your yard and property free of trash and debris.Please ensure that children outside of the home are under adult supervision.
Unsupervised children do not have permission to be on the grounds of Greenlawn Manor Senior Living.NO FISHING
Fishing is not allowed in the pond at Greenlawn Manor. If you are found fishing from the pond, you risk being trespassed from the property.Enroll in Family self-sufficiency program by January 15th!!
As temperatures drop, it is important to take measures to stay warm to avoid getting sick.
Wearing thick socks and sturdy shoes will keep your feet warm and dry.
Layering clothing traps body heat and can help to keep you warm. Start with a base layer, add insulation, and finish with a water/windproof outer layer.
Stay dry. Moisture can make you feel colder.
Eat nutritiously and stay hydrated. The body burns more calories trying to stay warm so nutrient-rich foods are necessary in the cold weather.
If you are in need of warm clothes or blankets, check in with the Community Resource Center at 1106 s. orange street as well as local churches and thrift stores.
Follow the housing authority on Facebook for updates about cold weather shelters.
The NSBHA is now a Move to Work organization. Individuals and families on section 8 or in public housing are required to work a minimum of fifteen hours per week (unless exempt) and enroll in the Family Self-Sufficiency program.
The Family self-sufficiency (FSS) program can help you save money, continue your education, and connect you to other resources to enhance the self-sufficiency of you and your family. If you have any questions or are interested in the FSS program, please visit the main office or contact June Anderson.
June Anderson
Phone: (386) 331-2743
Email: junen@newsmyrnahousing.com
Meet our newest addition to the staff, Ryan Kirby!
Ryan Kirby is the New Smyrna Housing Authority's newest staff addition!
Ryan can be found in the CRC or the main office or maybe wandering around the NSBHA--but he always has a positive attitude and a readiness to help. Honorably discharged from the United States Army in 2011, Ryan worked for nine years as an air assault trooper serving with the 101st Airborne Division. Later receiving bachelor's degrees in social work, clinical psychology, and mathematics from UCF, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the NSBHA. With 12 state certifications and 2 federal certifications in case management and counseling, Ryan is prepared to assist the community in a number of ways. His experience in case management has prepared him for his current position, helping individuals connect to resources, reach goals, and obtain housing.
In the CRC, Ryan helps people with connection to resources, obtaining food assistance, receiving homeless identification cards and/or letters, and providing case management to those in at-risk populations. With FSS he guides residents in obtaining financial independence through education and empowerment.
Join us in welcoming Ryan Kirby to our team!