THIS is Columbia Housing - May 16 - 20, 2022
THIS is Columbia Housing
Weekly Roundup of CH Happenings: May 16 - May 20, 2022
Resident Success Story: Antonio Jackson
"Opportunities are all around you, you've just got to look for them."
Antonio Jackson says he lives by this mantra - "Opportunities are all around you; you've just got to look for them".
Living in Columbia Housing's Arsenal Hill community during high school years, Antonio's mom looked for opportunities for her son. She helped him apply for a summer job at Columbia Housing, and he got it! "Working in Columbia Housings Accounting Department that summer after I graduated high school really opened my eyes. It made me want to have more, see more, and BE more."
Antonio found even more opportunities after high school when he enlisted in the Navy and worked as a Supply Chain Specialist. After an 8-year stint in the military, Antonio got his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and got married.
Today, Antonio is finding even more opportunities with DoorDash, Inc., the largest food delivery company in the United States. Antonio says, "My summer job at Columbia Housing really helped me develop my work ethic. I took that strong work ethic with me to the Navy, and it's been with me throughout my career. I really do believe opportunities are all around us. We just have to look for them and responsibly take advantage of them."
Building Healthy Communities for Seniors
Power of Partnerships - We are better together!
We love that Humana is working to build healthy communities by bringing resources right into the neighborhood. Two Humana representatives, Rebert Elwood and Glen Osborne, gave our residents helpful and practical tips on managing weight gain.
Thank you to Humana for bringing the workshop "Managing Weight Gains" to our seniors!
Thank you to our seniors for taking advantage of this opportunity to optimize your health!
Thank you to our Resident & Strategic Initiatives Team for ALWAYS bringing resources to our residents!
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Affordable Housing Task Force Meets to Discuss Affordable Housing in the Midlands
Creating more affordable housing options in the Midlands must be a priority!
Interim CEO Yvonda Bean was recently appointed to serve on the City of Columbia's Affordable Housing Task Force chaired by, Columbia City Councilwoman, Tina Herbert.
Having recently attended her first meeting, Mrs. Bean said, "I greatly appreciate Councilwoman Herbert's passion for developing quality affordable housing and I'm looking forward to working alongside her and the other members of the Task Force to ensure equitable access to affordable housing. The way her task force meetings are structured and organized, I have no doubt we'll be able to get things done."
Thank you, City of Columbia for your commitment to fostering more quality affordable, and attainable housing solutions in the City of Columbia and throughout the Midlands.
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Community Resources
Important Information About the Ongoing Baby Formula Shortage
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced it is taking steps to help improve supply of infant and specialty formula products. but if you're struggling to find baby formula during the shortage, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Keep in mind, this advice is strictly during this current URGENT formula shortage. If you have any concerns about your baby's nutrition, please talk with your pediatrician.
Click here to read the full article with tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics. - Coming Soon
Affordable Connectivity Program
You could receive FREE INTERNET SERVICE and a $100 discount on your device.
Contact your internet provider today for more details!
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Program that provides a discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. Eligible households can receive:
- Up to $30/month discount for broadband service and associated equipment rentals
- Up to $75/month discount for households on Tribal lands
- A one-time discount for $100 for a laptop, desktop, or tablet purchased through a participating provider
A household is eligible if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
- Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
- Participates in Tribal specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
- Participates in the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program
- Received a Pell Grant in the current award year
- Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income program
Meals on Wheels Needs Summer Volunteers!
Senior Resources
Looking for a volunteer opportunity that you and your kids can participate in this summer?
Volunteering for Meals on Wheels is a fun and rewarding experience for people of all ages, to greet homebound seniors living right here in our community with a smile and a hot meal!
Are you a student looking for volunteer opportunities, delivering Meals on Wheels can help fulfill school service hours too.
Contact our volunteer coordinator via email or calling/texting at 803-903-2236, and we can get you on our schedule.
Goodwill Industries Offers Programming for 18-24 Year-Olds Needing to Get Back on Track
Attention Columbia Housing Residents!
Know someone 18-24 who could use a fresh start?
Goodwill Industries has awesome programs and opportunities.
Their new Lifelaunch; Ignite Program helps 18-24 year-olds get back on track.
Earn while you learn.
- Education Stipend
- Training Stipend
Work towards goal obtainment.
- Industry Recognized Certification Employment
Receive assistance in a supportive environment.
- Tuition
- Transportation
- Childcare
- Legal
- Emergency Assistance
Launch your future today!
For more information regarding Goodwill's program:
Midlands: 803-381-5047
Upstate: 864-608-2746
email.
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