Another Proud New Homeowner Herbert AshtonHerbert Ashton, a native Washingtonian, went from being homeless to owning his own home within five years, thanks to his own determination plus support from government and non-profit program...
New Resident Council Leadership Swears Into OfficeMore than 100 District of Columbia Housing Authoritys residents were sworn in to represent their communities. These community representatives comprise the new Resident Council leadership. On...
James Creek Goes Back to SchoolThe James Creek Back to School Barbecue was a great success. The District of Columbia Housing Authority along with the James Creek Resident Council hosted the barbecue that featured face pai...
DCHA's New Appointment System Hits a MilestoneThe District of Columbia Housing Authoritys new appointment system for the Housing Choice Voucher Program has hit a milestone of efficiency1,000 appointments have been scheduled. In its most...
Barry Farm Day with SlideshowThe annual Barry Farm Day was a successful day of games, food, and music. In addition to celebrating the end of summer and the start of school, this years event also celebrated the 150th ann...
SPECIAL EDITIONThe District of Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners voted today to authorize the Chair of the Board, Neil Albert, to enter into negotiations for an employment contract with Tyr...
End of Summer Fun at Benning TerraceWaterslides, burgers, ice cream, and backpacks filled to the brim were a cause for celebration at Benning Terrace. The End of Summer Event on August 18, hosted by the District of Columbia Ho...
Welcome Back to Highland with SlideshowThough there was a threat of rain, the Highland community powered the sunshine through and celebrated the end of summer at a recent gathering. The District of Columbia Housing Authority, CIH...
Celebrating 20 Years of the Do Your B.E.S.T. ProgramInterns celebrated the end of the District of Columbia Housing Authoritys annual Do Your B.E.S.T. internship program at a luncheon. The six-week Do Your B.E.S.T. (Building Excellence through...
Honoring Resident Services' LeadershipThe District of Columbia Housing Authority bid farewell last week to its Director of Resident Services. At the annual celebration of the Do Your B.E.S.T. internship program, the agency pause...
DCHA's Summer Youth Intern Annual Essay ContestMore than 30 youth wrote essays about their futures, their thoughts on education, technology, and community engagement as part of the annual essay competition. The youth worked as interns fo...
DCHA Welcomes Lecture on Changing D.C. DemographicsThe changing Shaw neighborhood was used as an example to discuss race, class, and gentrification in D.C. at the District of Columbia Housing Authority's fifth Speakers Series event. Dere...
