Interview

HHA provides an array of services to help people. These services are not just about transitioning from homelessness or increasing housing choices for lowincome families but, ideally, it is about helping people to become self-sufficient.

Personal Restoration & Fulfillment

Northern states, “As President and CEO, my job is to ensure our agency provides an array of services to help people transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. We’ve designed our housing and service options to be as flexible as possible, so all who are eligible for our programs will be served. In addition to providing the tools needed to regain stability, I work with my senior executive team members to ensure our case management staff provides ongoing, intensive support to help each individual achieve their own personal restoration and fulfillment.”

Northern is a ‘man of the people.’ He states, “Being visible and having presence in and around our communities is extremely important to me. I am especially interested in enhancing collective impact by serving the missions of partner organizations that are meeting the needs of our communities.” Northern says providing housing is just one component — the HHA also works to provide exceptional services that help people achieve financial security and well-being. HHA works to simplify the process, making it easier to get help.

Family Self-Sufficiency

The HHA Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program offers employment and other case management services designed to promote economic self-sufficiency for families currently participating in the Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing Programs. FSS participants develop specific financial goals, through individual training, a services plan and they work with an FSS coordinator to identify activities and services to help achieve these long-term goals over a five-year period.

#trusttheprocess

Northern recently incorporated the hashtag #trusttheprocess. He recognizes the value of the journey and providing the community with an opportunity to take that voyage along with the help of the HHA as it builds

HHA also works to provide exceptional services that also help people achieve financial security and well-being.