The Resident Times Quarterly Newsletter--April-June 2025
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Websites:
New Smyrna Beach Housing Authority Website
Greenlawn Manor Senior Living WebsiteFacebook:
The Housing Authority of the City of New Smyrna Beach
What's Inside:
2025 Quarterly Calendar and Events
Move to Work (MTW) Information
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Information
Happy Spring. As things start blooming and new life begins during this season, we would like to begin spring refreshed and renewed. Let's remember to keep our yards clean and free of debris. Remember you are allowed 4 potted plants on the front porch. They look so nice in the spring and bring a sense of community to our public housing units. Lawn care will begin again every week starting in April. Notices will be sent letting you know what day that maintenance will be on the property so you can prepare and not have your laundry hanging out to get dirty and to roll up your car windows.
All public housing units have been inspected by our inspector and maintenance team is doing all the repairs needed so we pass the HUD inspection that will be this year. Please note that HUD has changed their inspection protocols and will be looking for hoarding and infestation of roaches in public housing and HCV (Section 8) programs. If you have an infestation, please contact your landlord or if residing in Public Housing contact Crystal at the office for special clean outs. We want to present a beautiful property that is well maintained, and we can't do that without your help.
I hope you are enjoying our new addition to the historic westside community, Greenlawn Manor, an affordable senior housing property. Please remember this property has an onsite property manager and cameras are on the property for safety and security reasons. There should be no unauthorized vehicles on the property and public housing tenants please supervise your children and visitors. We have children jumping the fence to the pond and swimming and fishing in the pond. This area has no trespassing signs on it. Your help is greatly appreciated in maintaining this area and keeping the children safe.
Ducks, we love our ducks so please slow down when driving through the community. We also have children that play outside in the evenings and on the weekends. Please use caution.
As many of you noticed there are many empty units on Greenlawn, Brooks, and Oleander Streets. These units have been approved by HUD for demolition. We will not be filling those vacancies. As we move closer to receiving funding for Phase II of our redevelopment project, we will keep you informed to our progress. We have applied for funding for Enterprise Homes for 3 years now this year will be the 4th.
In the meantime, the Live Oak Homes property that was flooded during Hurricane Ian in 2022 has been designated by HUD as a natural disaster. The agency has a developer on board and have acquired over $20 million for the Landings at Live Oak project which will include up to 80 units of family housing.
Happy Easter and God bless.
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 PublicCommunity Resource Center (CRC):
Address:
1106 S Orange St. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168Phone: 386.690.0245
Email: assistant@newsmyrnahousing.com
Hours:
Tuesday: 8:00AM-1:00PM
Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Food stamp assistance on Thursdays BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.Emergency Maintenance
AFTER HOURS ONLY: 386.847.3007
2025 Quarterly Calendar and Events
April-June Calendar
April-1st Rent Due, 5th Last Day to Pay Rent, 16th Flagler HCV Waitlist Opens, 20th Easter Sunday
May-1st Rent Due, 5th Last Day to Pay Rent, 26th Memorial Day/NSBHA Offices Closed
June-1st Rent Due, 5th Last Day to Pay Rent, 19th Juneteenth/NSBHA Offices Closed, 20th NAHRO Poster Contest DeadlineFlagler/Clay County HCV Waitlist Opens
Flagler/Clay County will be opening their HCV Waiting list beginning Monday, April 16th at 8:30 AM. It will remain open until 250 applications have been received.
Please visit flaglercoflhousingmanager.com or find the link at flaglercountyhousingauthority.org to apply online.
For a Reasonable Accommodation for a paper application, please provide written request addressed to the Flagler/Clay County Housing Authority.
For access to a computer to fill out the online application, please visit:
Flagler Office Resource Center,
502 South Bacher Stret,
Bunnell, FL 32110
From 8:30am-10:30amMail written request for reasonable accommodation for paper application to:
Flagler County Housing Authority,
P.O. Box 188,
Bunnell, FL
32110-0188Please contact the Flagler County Housing Authority for questions or more information. The New Smyrna Beach Housing Authority does not have any details or information.
Daytona Beach Public Housing Authority Public Housing Waitlist Opens
Online applications for Daytona Beach Housing Authority's Low Income Public Housing waitlist opens Monday, March 31st at 8:30 a.m.
Please visit www.dbhafl.org for more information. To apply, click "Apply Now".
If you require Reasonable Accommodation Assistance, please contact Daytona Beach Housing Authority at 386.888.0675.
Please contact the Daytona Beach Housing Authority for questions or more information. The New Smyrna Beach Housing Authority does not have any details or information.
NAHRO "What Home Means to Me" Poster Contest
Calling all youth artists! Compete for the chance to win cash prizes and a trip to Washington D.C.! Since 2008, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) has
celebrated the unique and poignant art of children living in affordable housing. The poster contest is conducted in multiple rounds: 24 regional winners compete nationally, and the 12 winners are featured in NAHRO's "What Home Means to Me" calendar the following year.DEADLINE: June 20th, 2025
ARTIST REQUIREMENTS
One entry per artist and one artist per poster Must be between 5 - 18 years old. Must reside in a household, or be provided a housing-related service, managed by the NSBHA.POSTER REQUIREMENTS
Must represent the theme "What Home Means to Me"
Must have a landscape / horizontal orientation
Must be at least 11 x 8.5 inches (letter paper) but no larger than 28 x 22 inchesHOW TO PARTICIPATE
Contact Aidan Trenn to receive an application and full contest instructions and rules. NSBHA will provide applications for the contest and submit the posters along with the application on behalf of the participant. Please let us know if you need art supplies.
The contest deadline is June 20th, 2025.For information about the national contest, visit: www.nahro.org/poster-rules
2025 Back to School Backpack Bash
If you need a backpack for your child's 2025 school year, come to our BACK-TO-SCHOOL backpack bash!
Free Backpacks, school supplies, food, vendors, and more!
Babe James Community Center
201 Myrtle Ave.
NSB, Fl 32168Donations and vendors needed!
Please contact Michelle (386.428.8171 ext. 5) or Aidan (386.690.0245)The Event will be held on July 26th, 2025.
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.
Hours:
Tuesday: 8:00AM-1:00Pm
Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Food stamp assistance on Thursdays BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.Email: assistant@newsmyrnahousing.com
Phone: (386) 690-0245On Tuesday:
- 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
- Senior food bags and homeless food bags distributed
- Frozen meat distributed every other week
On Thursday:
- God's bathhouse provides showers and other resources at 10:45 am in front of the CRC
- Senior food bags and homeless food bags distributed
- Frozen meat distributed every other week
Would you like to donate to the homeless and low-income families and individuals in your area?
At the CRC, we provide many resources for those in-need living in our community. Food, hygiene supplies, and water are just a few items that are always needed. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CLOTHING AND BEDDING.
If you are interested in making a donation, or if you are in need of resources yourself, please visit us at the CRC on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
We are extremely grateful to all of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, partners, and supporters.
NSBHA 75 Year Anniversary
2025 is a special year for the New Smyrna Beach Housing Authority. For the last 75 years, NSBHA has been striving to make the community and the world a better place. By offering housing assistance, food services, resource location, and more--NSBHA has made a lasting impact on the residents of this small, beach town. NSBHA provides services to seniors, low-income families, at-risk youth, and the homeless. They go above and beyond for their community and have for decades made a difference in countless lives. join us in celebrating the last 75 years of housing and assisting those who need help the most.
Here's to another 75 years!Rosemary Walker-12 Years of Service
Serving the New Smyrna Beach Housing Authority as Board Chair for 12 Years, rosemary walker has made an impact in our community and the lives of many individuals and families. Rosemary was instrumental in transforming NSBHA from a troubled agency in 2010 into a high-performing agency in 2012. Though she has decided to step down from her position, we will never forget the effort she has put in to make housing affordable, fair, safe, and accessible for our local low-income families, seniors, and individuals. We are thankful to know and to have worked with rosemary for the last twelve years and we wish her happiness in her future endeavors.
Thank you, rosemary Walker, for all you do and have done for the NSB area!
Railroad Street Units
3 Bedroom/2 Bathroom
$500 Security Deposit
Rent: $1,250
Must Be Income QualifiedContact Aidan for information or an application.
Email Aidan
Call Aidan
CRC Shopping Trip
Here are some pictures from an NSBHA staff shopping trip to buy food for homeless and senior food bags for the CRC.
Though this may seem like an abundance of food, there are many who are in need in our community and food bags go quickly. If you are interested in donating food, plastic cutlery, sunscreen, etc., please Contact Aidan.
County Approves Funding for Construction of Low-Income Housing
Great news for New Smyrna Beach and Volusia County!
Many of us experienced first-hand the destruction Hurricane Ian caused to our homes, neighborhoods, and communities. The tragic loss of the Live Oaks Homes public housing community displaced many low-income individuals and families.
New Smyrna Beach was not the only Housing Authority affected, either. Collectively, nearly $20 million was lost by three of the county's Housing Authorities due to Hurricane Ian. This disaster only increased the extreme need for local affordable housing.
In response to this need, the county Has approved the use of $10.4 million of Hurricane Ian recovery money for the construction of 280 affordable housing units. This is incredible news for the County and New Smyrna Beach.
$3.6 million will be used to build 60 new affordable units right here in New Smyrna Beach where the old Live Oaks Homes community was before the storm. This new development will house many of the low and very low-income individuals and families in our area who are in need of stable, safe, and affordable housing.For more Information, see the full article in the Daytona Beach News Journal.
- Stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water.
- Eat light, nutritious meals. Avoid hot foods and heavy meals.
- Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee, hot and spicy foods, and sugary drinks.
- Make sure to get enough rest.
- Use an umbrella or wear a hat to create shade from the sun.
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.
- Use sunscreen to protect your skin from sunburn. Limit your time in the sun if possible.
- Take advantage of air conditioners and fans when possible.
Hurricane season begins June 1st and ends November 30th, but storms CAN occur outside of this timeline!
Hurricane Watch-
A Hurricane Watch is issued when a hurricane poses a possible threat, generally within 48 hours. The watch means that these conditions are possible for the watch area.Hurricane Warning-
A Hurricane Warning is issued when a hurricane is expected in 36 hours or less. A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves continue, even though winds may be less than hurricane force.The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating scale used to categorize hurricanes. The ratings are determined strictly by the sustained wind speed of a hurricane. Hurricanes are categorized using this scale as an estimate of its potential for significant property damage and the possibility of lives lost.
Residents can prepare for a hurricane or large storm in the following ways:
-Identify where you plan to go if evacuation is necessary
-Ensure your vehicle is filled with gas
-Identify transportation options if car is not available: local emergency pickup services, bus stops, friends, or relatives
-Gather essential items in case of evacuation:
-Medicine, medical supplies and equipment
-Important documents, i.e., identification, social security cards, medical cards
-Insurance documents
-Contact information for doctors, service providers
-Provisions for petsIf sheltering in place:
-Ensure essential items available:
-Canned food
-Water
-Baby supplies
-Battery powered light, fan
-Phone charger
-WhistleFor more information on how to prepare for hurricane season and large storms, visit our website newsmyrnahousing.com and click "About NSBH" and then click "Hurricane Preparedness" OR click HERE.
Special Needs Registry
If you or someone in your family has a disability, special needs, medical equipment that uses electricity, need assistance taking medications, or require transportation for medical reasons Volusia County Emergency Management urges you to register on the State's Special Needs Registry.
The special needs registry is for Volusia County residents who may need special assistance or support during a disaster such as a hurricane. The information you provide will be accessed by first responders so that they may better prepare and assist during disasters and emergencies.
The Florida Department of Health assures your information will be private and protected.
To register for the Special Needs Registry, please visit www.floridadisaster.org/snr
For individuals who do not have access to the internet or need additional assistance, please call 386-254-1500.
If you are registered for the Special Needs Registry, ensure that your information is current and up to date.
Individuals requiring 24-hour care such as hospitals or ventilators should consult their health care provider in advance to prepare arrangements for hurricane season.
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.Check in with FSS coordinators often!
Move to Work (MTW) Information
The NSBHA is now a MTW 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 (FSS) 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.comThe Family Self-Sufficiency program is mandatory!
FSS can help you and your family succeed.
defeat generational poverty with the help of FSS.
If you have not yet signed up for FSS, your subsidy/voucher may be in danger of termination.
To avoid termination and eviction, please contact June Anderson immediately to schedule an FSS orientation appointment.
If you are between the ages of 18 and 62 you are required to work 15 hours a week and enroll in FSS.
If you are medically exempt, please contact June with documentation.FSS Facebook Group
NSBHA Family Sufficiency Program Facebook Group
NSBHA has created a private Facebook group for only those enrolled in FSS through NSBHA. This Facebook group is a great resource for communicating with other people who know exactly what you are experiencing. Communicate about job openings or ask for help job searching, sign up for financial literacy courses, stay updated on FSS changes and/or events, and build a trusting community.
We truly are all in this together and with this resource we hope you are able to build connections on a deeper level, reach out for help, and discover resources you may not even know exist.
As a community, we can accomplish so much more than we ever could on our own. The FSS team at NSBHA wants you to succeed and we are here to help.
To request to join the group search on Facebook for "NSBHA Family Self-Sufficiency program".
This Facebook Group is private and only those enrolled in FSS through NSBHA Will be accepted.
Nate Jenkins, Maintenance Technician
A man who needs no introduction, Nate Has been working for the housing authority for nine years. Hired in 2016 on February 18th, Nate has been working hard to improve the lives and living conditions of those living in public housing ever since. Providing maintenance services with a smile, many of us know Nate for his fun-loving and sassy attitude. You can tell just based off a short interaction that Nate truly cares about the individuals and families in public housing.
When Nate isn't working, he enjoys spending time with his son.Thank you, Nate, for your hard work and service to our community!
Join us in celebrating Nate and 9 years of service!
The NSBHA FSS Program is designed to help NSBHA residents and their families become more self-sufficient. When you participate in FSS, you will be opened up to a wealth of resources ready to assist when things in life get tricky.
Yaritza Gomez, an NSBHA FSS participant, can attest to how FSS was able to help her and her family on their journey toward self-sufficiency. At First, Yaritza says she "Didn't think much of the FSS Program" and she was almost ready to "call it quits" on FSS altogether. However, after taking over the FSS program, June was able to reach out to Yaritza and inform her that two-thirds of her goals were already completed! This gave Yaritza a newfound hope and motivation to complete the program.
Though Yaritza had already made great progress, she was struggling to maintain momentum in completing her goals. Yaritza works hard making a living to support herself and so does her stepfather. They share the family car to fulfill their obligations, but they work at different places and have different schedules. This makes sharing the car difficult and causes stress for Yaritza and her family.
Yaritza began actively participating in FSS, fulfilling her work requirements and checking in with June, the FSS coordinator, often. when June was made aware of Yaritza's struggle to get to and from work, she became worried Yaritza would lose her job and be unable to meet her FSS goals.
One of the many jobs of FSS coordinators like June is to help FSS participants connect with resources that can help them become self-sufficient. Knowing that Yaritza was struggling in this area, June got to work.
Connecting with local resources June was able to help Yaritza find a solution to her transportation issue. This solution will help Yaritza keep her job and open her up to other freedoms as well. One of these freedoms Yaritza will be able to explore is her education. Yaritza has also been presented with the opportunity to take a one-day phlebotomy class. If she chooses to make a career out of this opportunity, her income will undoubtedly increase thus increasing her escrow.
Now, Yaritza has come a long way from doubting the FSS program. She states, "I didn't think it was going to be as useful as a resource as it turned out to be." Now she is focused on not only completing her FSS goals but also adding new goals and extending her FSS contract "to accomplish more positive goals in [her] life."
If you and your family are NSBHA residents striving toward self-sufficiency and happen to hit a roadblock, do not hesitate to reach out to your FSS coordinator, June. NSBHA FSS is here to help, just ask Yaritza!