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News and Events

DCHA Partnering with Howard...

The District of Columbia Housing Authority has partnered with Howard University for several health initiatives and is helping recruit participants for the National COVID Prevention Network Phase 3 vaccine study. Phase 3 studies are needed to get reliable answers about safety and effectiveness of the vaccine being studied. If results are good, the new

HUD AWARDS NEARLY $230,000 ...

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Joseph J. DeFelice recently announced a grant of $228,118 has been awarded to the District of Columbia Housing Authority to support the agency’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program. The grant is part of approximately $78 million to hundreds of public housing authorities across the country to help

HUD ANNOUNCES $1.5 MILLION ...

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Joseph J. DeFelice today announced the awarding $1,468,637 in rental assistance and housing vouchers to the District of Columbia Housing Authority to help 87 veterans at-risk of experiencing homelessness. As part of the $46 million in grants awarded nationwide, the supportive housing assistance is provided through the

We Are DCHA Podcast Launches

Get the latest news and information about the District of Columbia Housing Authority from its new podcast, We Are DCHA. In We Are DCHA’s inaugural episode hear directly from CEO and Executive Director Tyrone Garrett and DCHA’s Chief of Planning, Design, and Construction Alex Morris on why and how the agency created the 20-year Transformation

District of Columbia Housin...

The District of Columbia Housing Authority has partnered with Greenleaf District Partners, a team comprised of developers Pennrose, EYA and Bozzuto Group to begin negotiations on the redevelopment of the greater Greenleaf community, including Greenleaf Gardens, Greenleaf Senior, Greenleaf Additions, and Greenleaf Extension. “DCHA is pleased to be moving forward with Greenleaf District Partners to

Season of Giving Fundraisin...

The District of Columbia Housing Authority’s annual Season of Giving fundraising has passed the halfway point of its $50,000 goal with more than $36,000 in donations. Each year DCHA supports its customers—including veterans, seniors, and young people by raising funds during our Season of Giving. The annual Veterans Appreciation Event, Thanksgiving Meals for seniors, and

District of Columbia Housin...

The District of Columbia Housing Authority celebrated veterans around the region and announced the awarding of 87 additional VASH, or Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at its ninth annual Veterans Appreciation Event. The event, held virtually this year, featured guest speakers and honored DCHA’s over 1,000

DCHA Poster Contest Winners...

Youth from the District of Columbia Housing Authority’s communities recently had the opportunity to showcase their creativity in the agency’s Poster Contest. The contest challenged all artists in grades K through 12 to create a 22-inch by 28-inch masterpiece with a brief explanation of why their artwork shows what home means to them. DCHA is

DCHA’s Family Self-Su...

After renting for years, Reaves said she wanted to invest in her future. She said she was tired of throwing away her money on rent when she could own something of her own. She entered DCHA’s Family Self-Sufficiency program with the end goal of homeownership. “With FSS, they will help you save your money

District of Columbia Housin...

“DCHA is proud that we’re not just a one-stop-shop to create housing. Our mission is also to foster sustainable communities and cultivate opportunities for residents to improve their lives. It is very important to understand how safety protocols during the extended COVID-19 public health emergency can financially impact our residents,” said DCHA Executive Director Tyrone

Last Modified: 09/19/2019 11:47 am