THIS is Columbia Housing - Volume 17
THIS is Columbia Housing
Weekly Roundup of CH Happenings: Volume 17
2022 Holiday Highlights
Special thanks to many community partners, volunteers, and CH team members that are helping bring the spirit of the holidays to the Columbia Housing Community.
Santa Visits CH Youth & Seniors
There is nothing quite like the wonder of Christmas reflected in children's faces.
The Resident and Family Services Team is bringing Holiday joy to CH residents this week!
Children and seniors at properties across the Midlands will have the chance to visit with Santa, take a special picture, and complete Christmas crafts.
Thanks to the staff making it happen and thanks to Santa for making time in his busy schedule for CH!
CH Seniors Blessed with Hot Meals from Cassandra Angelica Foundation
The Power of Partnerships - We are better together!
In keeping with holiday spirit, on Saturday, December 3rd, the Cassandra Angelica Foundation blessed the senior residents from Oak Read High Rise, and seniors from several other communities, with a delicious meal.
Everyone feasted on turkey, chicken mac & cheese, collards, green beans, corn, mashed potatoes with gravy, rice, corn bread, and desserts. With a dinner like that, no wonder there were so many smiling faces!
Our Resident & Family Services Team sends a huge THANK YOU to the Cassandra Angelica Foundation!
Resident Leaders Deliver Fruit Boxes to Seniors
Members of the Columbia Housing's Resident Executive Council (REC) have been busy as Santa's helpers.
This committed group of resident volunteers packed and delivered holiday fruit baskets for senor citizens in the Lower Saxon Senior Cottages and the Rosewood Hills Senior Cottages.
Happy Holidays!
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BRUHZ and Bikes Delivers Joy to CH Children at Latimer Manor
The Power of Partnerships - We are better together!
Thank you Omicron Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for including our families in your annual BRUHZ and Bikes Project.
The children were excited and couldn't wait to start riding!
We appreciate the fraternity's commitment to serve!
Columbia Housing (CH) Staff Hold Year-End Retreat
Columbia Housing's year-end staff retreat was great on many levels. The team participated in peer-led training sessions for IT, Human Resources, and Public Safety. We are thankful for talented and dedicated staff leaders who brought such important information to their co-workers.
The CH Employee of the Year Awards were also presented during the retreat. Congratulations to all who were recognized for the special talents they bring to the agency.
A big THANK YOU to President Roslyn Clark Artis and Benedict College for the use of the President's Suite for our Staff Retreat & Training at the Benedict College Stadium.
The CH Team is looking forward to the New Year and the new opportunities it will bring to serve our community!
Shawnte Dukes 202 Staff Volunteer of the Year!
CH Cares
Congratulations Shawnte Dukes for being named Columbia Housing's Staff Volunteer of the Year! Shawnte is CH's Transportation Coordinator and has a heart for service to others.
Whether asked to pick up residents after hours, serve meals, pack gift bags, volunteer with other organizations, or whatever- Shawnte is ALWAYS happy to help out.
Thank you Shawnte Dukes for being such a valued member of the Columbia Housing Team!
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CH Holds Final Blood Drive of 2022
The Power of Partnerships - We are better together!
Thank you for giving!
Blood Drives save lives!
On Friday, December 9th, Columbia Housing held its 30th Blood Drive with the American Red Cross in Columbia.
To date, Red Cross records show Columbia Housing has had 1,033 unique donors, collecting 931 pints of blood. We've even brought in 119 first-time donors while other staff donors are working on their 4th or 5th gallon.
Thank you to all the donors!
Columbia Housing (CH) Breaks Ground on Senior Development
CH broke ground on its 2nd project of the year on December 2, 2022!
The Haven at Palmer Pointe located at 1135 Carter Street in Columbia is a $36 million-dollar development and will have 150 units for individuals ages 62+. Construction is expected to last 18 months to complete. The new community will have lots of amenities for residents including a pickleball court.
"We are delighted to break ground on another new housing community to serve the citizens in Columbia and Richland County," said CH CEO Yvonda Bean. "We expect this development, like our other new construction projects, to not only increase the supply of affordable housing but also create a significant contribution to the local economy."
Congratulations to the Columbia Housing Board of Commissioners led by Chairman Ernest Cromartie, III, Esq, CEO Yvonda Bean, and all who had a hand in bringing this project to fruition.
