May 2015 Grapevine

May 2015

THE GRAPEVINE Hopewell Redevelopment & Housing Authority

Davisville Run Club

Davisville Run Club pictured above at the Monument 10K with volunteer coaches Tracy Edmonds and Malinda Williams.

The Davisville Run Club began practicing in February after HRHA was awarded grant funding to begin a new youth program from Sports Backers. Practices are held three times a week for one hour and all participants were trained to run one mile. The run club not only gave children in the community an after school activity, but also promoted a healthy lifestyle.

On the morning of Saturday, March 28th the children of the Davisville Run Club traveled to Richmond to participate in the Virginia 529 Kids Run event. The race is a one-mile event for kids ages five through 12 and featured all of the excitement of a 10k. The kids started off the morning by warming up with music and mingling with some local mascots until it was time for the race to begin. After racing their little hearts out, they finished to the roar of a crowd cheering for them. It is at that moment the kids received a medal for their participation.

The run club is led by Coach Tracy Edmonds and Coach Malinda Williams, both whom find it important to give back to the community, promote exercise and healthy eating habits. Coach Tracy first heard about the opportunity to volunteer for the housing authority through the group “Black Girls Run Richmond,” in which Kathryn Thompson, Resident Services Manager, is also a member of. “I’ve done four half marathons and numerous 5 and 10K’s. I coach my own kids and helped my son lose 150 pounds,” said Coach Tracy.

Coach Tracy is not the only one who has experience in running. “I have coached children in the community as well as my own. Having served over 20 years in the military it became natural and I later joined Black Girls Run,” said Coach Malinda. She also stated that it was important for her to volunteer to support First Lady Obama’s initiative to raise a healthier generation of kids.

The children also learned how to support their peers and what it means to take initiative. On their off days, the children meet up without the coaches to stretch and work on their running. Housing Manager, Tina Raatz says “It’s exciting to see how this program is evolving and how much the children of the community enjoy it.”

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Community/Resident Council Meetings: Kippax Place — May 5, 2015 5:30 pm Davisville/Bland Court — May 13, 2015 1:00 pm Piper Square — May 20, 2015 1:00 pm Thomas Rolfe — May 21, 2015 1:00 pm Rental payments are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid at SunTrust Bank by 5:00 p.m. Any payment received after 5:00 p.m. is considered next day and a late fee will be assessed.

Employment assistance every Tuesday from 9:00—11:00 a.m. in the Piper Square community center.

Computer classes every Friday from noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Piper Square community center.

Inside this issue: HRHA Grievance Procedure

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CCAM

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Employment Resource Center 2 Management Policy

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Farmer’s Market

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The Joy Run/Walk

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HRHA Grievance Procedure HRHA has a Grievance Procedure that seeks to assure just and unbiased treatment of all residents and to provide procedures which are not unduly time consuming or complicated. The Authority will take required actions to ensure all grievants with special needs are accommodated to provide access to this Grievance Procedure.

Should it become necessary for you to file a grievance, present your grievance personally, either orally or in writing, to the Authority’s Central Management Office or the Management Office where you reside within seven days, after the occurrence giving rise to the grievance.

The oral or written presentation should state:

1. That the complaint is being pursued in accordance with the Grievance Procedure.

2. The actual basis of the grievance.

3. The action of relief.

A copy of the Grievance Procedure can be found at the Community’s Management Office and at the Authority’s Central Management Office. If you are not satisfied with the resolution of your complaint, you may contact your HRHA Chairmen of the Board of Commissioners at 804-720-2581.

CCAM The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) is an applied research center that bridges the gap between fundamental research typically performed at universities and product development routinely performed by companies. CCAM accelerates the transition of research innovation from the laboratory to commercial use.

CCAM is the only collaboration of its kind in North America and it promises its member companies significant business benefits. By pooling resources to pursue university research authorized by member companies, CCAM increases the value of the R&D dollar. R&D risks and costs are shared by members – away from live production floors – and research results are shared with all members, allowing each company to capitalize on new, breakthrough developments that emerge from CCAM research.

CCAM engages in research in six technology focus areas. These areas are determined by the members and as such, are subject to change as technologies and member needs evolve. The technology focus areas are Surface Engineering. Manufacturing Systems, Machining Technologies, Welding/Joining, Additive Manufacturing and Composite Materials/Processing.

For more information please visit www.ccam-va.com or call 804-722-3700.

Employment Resource Center The Hopewell Department of Social Services has opened a small Employment Resource Center. The resource center consists of four computers and printers which are accessible to all customers. The center is open to the public and offers residents the ability to search and apply for job opportunities. In addition, an attendant is available to assist with building or refreshing resumes and for interview preparation. Appointments are not required.

The center is located at the Hopewell Department of Social Services, 316 E. Cawson Street in Hopewell, and is open Monday through Friday between the hours and 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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Management Policy HRHA does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to housing or employment in its federally assisted programs and activities. Mrs. Madelyn Peay has been designated to coordinate compliance with nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) regulations implementing (Section 504 CFR Part 8, dated June 2, 1988) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. You may contact her at: P.O. Box 1361 Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-5160

Farmers Market

The Hopewell Downtown Partnership invites the community to come out and support the afternoon market. The weekly market will be featuring local produce, seafood, meat, baked goods and other specialty vendors, prepared food, and live local music.

The market will be open every Saturday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. starting Saturday, May 2nd. An afternoon of food, music, and shopping in your community is the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon! For more information or to become a vendor, visit www.hopewelldowntown.com/market.

The Joy Run/Walk

On Saturday, May 30th, Optima Health Family Care will be having a Bridging the Health Gap Joy Run/Walk. The Joy Run/Walk is a combined 5K (3.1 miles) and 2K (1.24 miles) run/walk where participants start together but end at different locations based on the individuals choice. You do not have to be an experienced runner or walker to participate in this event. Bring yourself or your team and have fun burning calories.

The day will start with a health fair at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Joy Run/Walk at 9:00 a.m. which will start and end at Tabernacle Baptist Church located at 418 Halifax Street in Petersburg. Awards will be given to the top three finishers and team with the fastest cumulated time for the 5K and for the top masters finishers for the 2K. Early bird registration ends on May 1st and is $15 for individuals and $50 for teams of four or less. Individuals may register for $25 and teams for $90 after the early bird deadline. All team registration forms must be turned in at the same time and t-shirts are guaranteed for those who register by May 15th. Persons may also register in person after the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. services on Sundays and by mail. If registering by mail, please include the registration form and make checks payable to TBC with a memo of “Joy Run/Walk.”

For more information please contact Dee Johnson at 804-720-9244, Donald Barrow at 804-382-7500 or joy.run.tbcptg@gmail.com. Registration forms are also available through the Resident Services Department.

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Public Housing Staff Hopewell Redevelopment & Housing Authority

Madelyn Peay, Public Housing Director – (804) 458-5160

P.O. Box 1361 350 E. Poythress Street Hopewell, VA 23860

Lillian Quintana, Administrative Assistant to the Public Housing Director – (804) 458-5160

Phone (804) 458-5160 Fax (804) 458-3364

Tina Raatz, Housing Manager – (804) 452-1880 ext. 3 Thomas Rolfe Court/Extension & Davisville/Bland Court

Website www.hopewellrha.org

Lafonia Thornton, Assistant Housing Manager – (804) 541-0392 ext. 2 Piper Square & Kippax Place

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Kathryn Thompson, Resident Services Manager – (804) 541-0392 ext. 4 Terence Barber, Resident Services Specialist – (804) 452-1880 ext. 4 Jennifer Campbell, FSS Coordinator — (804) 855-7065 Emergency After Hours – (804) 640-9337 Commissioner Hotline Number- (804) 720-2581

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