FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Wall of Fame Inductees 1988 - 2007

Columbia Housing's Honorable "Wall of Fame Inductees" from 1988 to 2007 

The concept for the Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, SC (Columbia Housing) Wall of Fame began in 1988 under the leadership of William R. Ballou, former executive director of Columbia Housing. Ballou believed the absence of positive role models in the lives of public housing youth was contributing to the cycle of government dependence among families. If children were surrounded with images of former public housing residents who had succeeded in life, Ballou believed it would encourage them to set higher goals and standards for themselves.

While parts of the criterion for induction have varied over the years, the basic requirements have not. To be eligible, an individual must be a former Columbia Housing public housing or Section 8 resident, have achieved success in their chosen career field, and be recognized as someone who gives back to the community. A Committee screened the applications each year and then they were approved by the Columbia Housing's Board of Commissioners.

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