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The Huntsville Housing Authority helps local teen, Travion Ragland, see the world. Executive Director Michael Lundy authorized a contribution to the prestigious People to People Student Ambassador Program on Ragland’s behalf. The program was founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to bridge cultural and political borders through education and exchange. Ragland raised more than half of the tuition costs on his own for the 20-day summer trip to Europe. He will earn high school and college credits by participating in the program. Lundy, who was out-of-town on business, asked Commissioner Dorothy Ford, also a scout leader, to help notify Ragland about the donation. During a brief visit to Lee High School on Wednesday, Ford presented Ragland a letter from Lundy informing him about the donation.
Anyone interested in helping Ragland raise funds for the trip may send a check or money order by April 15, 2011, made out to People to People Student Ambassador Program. In the Memo field include: Travion Ragland, Delegate # 10118234. Send it People to People Student Ambassador Program Admissions Office, P.O. Box 34902, Seattle, WA 98124

9.2.11 - How do you end poverty? You start trying. The Huntsville Housing Authority and newly created Village of Promise are sponsoring a series of events in September to launch a new initiative geared toward helping people help themselves into a better way of life. The events are designed to empower parents with knowledge about how to help children with their education. The events culminate with a screening of, ”Waiting for Superman,” a documentary film which analyzes the failures of public education. The film follows several students through the educational system, who hope to be selected in a lottery for acceptance into charter schools. For more information click here.

09.28.11 - Huntsville Housing Authority has been awarded Federal Grants to help promote self-sufficiency. For more information, click here.

9.20.11 - Neighborhood gardens cultivate community, connections.  Read more in The Huntsville Times here.

8.24.11 - The Huntsville Housing Authority will hold a Strategic Planning Session at the Springhill Suites Hotel, 754 Constellation Place Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35801, on August 25-26, 2011. It will begin at 8:00 AM on August 25, 2011, and begin at 1:00 PM on August 26, 2011.

7.28.11 - In Memory of Ms. Dorothy Ford, Vice Chairperson of the Huntsville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Ms. Ford passed on Monday, July 18, 2011.

The funeral for Mrs. Dorothy A. Ford was held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at Blackburn Chapel CP Church, 507 Plummer Road, Huntsville, Alabama. To read more about Mrs. Dorothy A. Ford click here.

7.25.11 - Barbara Newton, who lives with her nephew at L.R. Patton Apartments, was honored by WAFF 48 News as the first person featured in its new “Above & Beyond” segment. To see why she was chosen click here.

7.14.11-What’s next at the Councill Courts site?
A redevelopment plan is emerging and plans are underway for demolition of the apartment buildings, known as Councill Courts.
On Wednesday, the Huntsville Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the sale of 5.58 acres at the site for $3.67 million to Bristol Development Group. The property is located between Gallatin Street and the western boundary of the site, between St. Clair Avenue and Pelham Street.
The sale is contingent on a new mixed use zoning classification, a binding commitment for the construction of a supermarket, and agreements from the City of Huntsville for streets and to build a parking garage.
Additionally, memorials are planned for the site to honor Dr. William H. Councill, the founder of Alabama A&M University and namesake of the site, and Dr. Sonnie Hereford, Huntsville civil rights pioneer.
If approved, the developer, Bristol Development Group/PGM Properties, plans to build at least 180 apartments and create 60,000 square feet of commercial and retail space at the site, located across the street from Gateway Place, a new senior residential community.
In March, the board approved a sales contract with National Bank of Commerce for 2.27 acres at the site for $2,175,386.40. The property is at the corner of Gallatin Street and St. Clair Avenue.

6.9.11 - As construction enters its final stages for Gateway Place, a new senior residential building next to Huntsville Hospital, the application process for residency is underway.

Former senior residents of the Councill Courts community of the Huntsville Housing Authority get the first right of refusal at the new site. They have until June 17th to respond to correspondence about their intentions to live at Gateway Place. For more information click here.