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Columbia Housing provides affordable public housing and housing assistance programs for low-income f
08/15/2024
August Advocacy - Week 3: Support and Preserve Public Housing
Dear Community Member:
Public housing units provide critical, deeply subsidized housing assistance for over 1.6 million people. Send a letter to Congress and the White House urging them to preserve public housing for the future with full funding for the Operating Fund and Capital Fund.
Scan the QR code to TAKE ACTION and send your letter today! The process takes less than 2 minutes!
This letter is part of NAHRO's August Advocacy Campaign - our annual letter-writing campaign to Congress and the White House in support of housing and community development programs. You do not have to be a NAHRO member to send a letter.
Yours in Housing,
Yvonda Bean
CEO Columbia Housing
NAHRO Legislative Network Committee Vice-Chair
SERC NAHRO Legislative Committee Chair
08/06/2024
Housing Choice Vouchers are one of the most effective tools in the fight against housing instability, homelessness, and overcrowding. Urge your members of Congress to support the success of HCVs by fully funding the program and ensuring that vouchers remain an effective form of assistance for millions of families.
Scan the QR code to TAKE ACTION and send your letter today! The process takes less than 2 minutes!
https://nahro.quorum.us/advocate_now/
08/01/2024
Columbia Housing will accept applications for the senior units at Haven at Palmer Pointe from 8:00 am Thursday, August 1, 2024 until 5:00 pm on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Eligible applicants will be at least 62 years of age and meet eligibility requirements for a 1 bedroom unit.
Applications will only be available via the internet and will only be accepted digitally.
Please click here to apply during the application period.
07/31/2024
Dear Community Member:
Every August, Columbia Housing participates in a national letter-writing and advocacy engagement campaign to flood Congress with messages in support of the programs we manage and the difference they make in our communities. Please join us and add your voice to support one of the most important issues currently facing our communities!
Please scan the QR code or visit https://nahro.quorum.us/advocate_now/ to send your letter today!
Yours in Housing,
Yvonda A. Bean
CEO Columbia Housing
NAHRO Legislative Network Committee Vice-Chair
SERC NAHRO Legislative Committee Chair
CCHRCO NAHRO Legislative & Legal Committee Chair
2024 NAHRO Advocate of the Year
07/30/2024
Join Columbia Housing on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm to celebrate the 2024 National Night Out!
Meet your neighbors and first responders!
Enjoy music and entertainment from DJ Prince Ice!
Check out information and services from over 35 Community Partners!
2133 Walker Soloman Way, Columbia SC, 29204
07/29/2024
Columbia Housing will accept applications for the senior units at Haven at Palmer Pointe from 8:00 am Thursday, August 1, 2024 until 5:00 pm on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Eligible applicants will be at least 62 years of age and meet eligibility requirements for a 1 bedroom unit.
Applications will only be available via the internet and will only be accepted digitally.
Dont miss the feature on our Summer Youth Employment Interns on Onpoint! on WACH FOX! Sunday 7am! Too early? DVR it!
Sending a big THANK YOU to WACH FOX for hosting our Summer Youth Employment interns and providing an orientation into media careers. Thx Celeste Cannon for making it happen!
We all enjoyed it.
We’re inviting everyone to tune in Sunday 7am for this week’s Onpoint! TV on WACH featuring our summer interns!
Summer Intern Spotlight
Meet Christopher Taylor
14-year-old Chris Taylor will be a 9th grader this year at Dutch Fork High School. He is the oldest of 4 siblings.
Chris spent his internship working with our maintenance team. “I love this job very much. My daily tasks include repairing doors and doorknobs, as well as fixing light bulbs, and painting.”
When asked about how he feels about his job he responds “It’s going great. I get to learn new things daily.”
When grows up, Chris wants to be a business owner.
We are proud of you Chris, keep up the good work!
14 year old Jayla Johnson is bright and determined. She’s looking forward to her 9th grade year at C. A. Johnson High School.
Jayla says her favorite subject in school is history “because she likes to understand how and why things work; as well as the context of things.”
Jayla is in the ROTC and is extremely responsible. Being responsible is a great quality and she put it to use as an intern in the Property Management Department. She helped with inspections as well as keeping track of multiple properties and projects.
Well Done, Jayla!
Summer Intern Spotlight
Meet Nathan Jamison
15-year-old Nathan attends Eau Claire. This summer he interned with the Maintenance Department. After he finishes high school, Nathan says he wants to continue to work in the field. “I’m hands-on individual. I already do a lot of repairs at home.”
Nathan is a huge basketball fan. Right now he plays on Columbia Housing’s Basketball Team—‘The Columbia Strong’.
Thanks for your work this summer Nathan!
Summer Intern Spotlight
Meet Jhion Fane
16-year old Jhion Fane says he never thought he’d enjoy his summer job as much as he does.
“I have gained skills that I never would have imagined. I love my work. As an intern in the Maintenance Department—I’m repairing toilets, installing plugs, and other household repairs.”
Turns out, Jhion’s summer job is a perfect fit for him. He wants to be a businessman and an independent contractor in the future.
When asked what motivates him, Jhion replied ’faith and family’.
Jhion is looking forward to starting his junior year at a new school—Westwood High—for the 2024/2025 school year.
Good luck for an awesome school year, Jhion!
Summer Intern Spotlight
Meet Emonii Morton
15 year old Emonii Morton is
determined to work hard, meet her goals and make her family proud.
As a rising 10th grader at Spring Valley High, Emonii is still figuring out what career path to take—but she does like the ‘glam professions’: hair stylist, make up artist; fashion consultant— things like that.
Emonii’s internship in the Strategic Initiatives Department gives her an opportunity to see up close Columbia Housing’s special programs and activities for residents. She likes that because “I hope to help my community and have a huge impact in others people’s lives in the future.”
Great job, Emonii!
Enrichment Series
Summer Youth Employment
“A Candid Conversation with Senator Tameika Isaac Devine”
Few elected officials can match Senator Tameika Isaac Devine’s track record of community service.
She was in her element as she fielded questions from our 14-19 year old summer interns.
They asked her about career highs & lows. They asked her about being a mother & balancing everything she does. They asked her career as a lawyer and how she met her husband. They asked what it’s like working in the Senate where few other women get to work.
Thanks Senator Devine for answering EVERY question honestly & lovingly. 💕 You truly poured into our young interns and we can’t thank you enough. 🙏🏽
Summer Intern Spotlight
Meet Jakira Mobley
As the intern in the Capital Assets Department at Columbia Housing, Jakira has an interesting behind the scenes view of the new developments Columbia Housing currently has under construction.
Jakira says her internship gives her a deeper understanding about the importance of building more affordable housing. “The more people we help with affordable housing—the more likely it is that they can help others in the future.”
Right now, Jakira is focused on starting her first year at Eau Claire high school. She is an athlete and loves playing basketball. But “dancing is her psssion. When I’m dancing—I feel free. All worries vanish when I am dancing!”
Good job and good luck starting high school Jakira!!
07/23/2024
Summer Youth Employment Update☀️
This summer we added an Enrichment Series to the summer employment experience. The Enrichment Series included special workshops, field trips & team building activities. Thank you Commissioner Kara KP Simmons and Tina Torres with She Did That Events LLC for leading the session on Community Engagement & Volunteerism.
07/18/2024
Our Quarterly All-Team Meeting was one for the books!!
After CEO updates, departmental reports from Communications & Human Resources—IT WAS TIME TO HAVE SOME FUN!
We are having an impactful and enjoyable time with our smart, hardworking interns in our Summer Youth Employment Program.
The ‘New School vs Old School’
Trivia Game was EPIC!
These meetings help our staff refuel, refocus, and recommit to the mission.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve.
Summer Internship Spotlight
Meet Terence Myers
Terence Myers is a 17-year-old with a BIG vision. “I believe I have a chance to make the world a better place. We lost my dad, my brother, and my uncle all in 2021. So, I want to live my life to honor them. I want my life to make a difference.” Terence’s placement in the Property Management Department is his first job.
His supervisor Mina Scott Barnes says she can already see that he has a strong work ethic.
“Terence reports to work on time, completes tasks as assigned, and takes pride in his work. That will take him far.” Terence has his sights set on being an IT professional in the future.
Terence points to his mom’s strength as his inspiration. “Losing my dad, my brother, and my uncle so close together was hard on the whole family. My Mom helps us hold it together.”
Thank you, Terence, for a job well done at Columbia Housing!
Communications Intern Kazariyah Sanders contributed to this story.
05/07/2024
Thank you for your service Commissioner Selena Pickens!
Commissioner Pickens first joined the Board in April of 2012. As she completed her terms of service and rotated off the Board—her fellow Commissioners and CEO Yvonda Bean celebrated her commitment to Columbia Housing at the April 16th Board Meeting.
05/07/2024
Please help us welcome two new Commissioners to the Columbia Housing Family!
Chairman Ernest Cromartie, III administered the Oath of Office to Karen Jenkins and Kamaria Moseley at the agency’s April 16th Board of Commissioners Meeting.
Karen Jenkins is the owner of KRJ Consulting, LLC an organizational growth and human capital consulting firm; and Kamaria Mosely is a partner at the Law Office Of Thomas E Mosely. Both Jenkins and Mosely were elected to 5-year terms.
Welcome aboard Commissioners Jenkins and Mosley!!
05/07/2024
Columbia Housing is now accepting applications for its 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program. Click the link below to read more!
https://www.columbiahousingsc.org/news-view?id=643
04/30/2024
Oh what a beautiful morning! Oh what a beautiful day for our 90th Anniversary Celebration! So many people. So much love & appreciation. Special Thank You
Senator Tameika Isaac Devine for that inspiring message on Honoring Our Past, Maximizing Our Present and Preparing for Our Future! Thank you for your leadership Chairman Ernest Cromartie III,Esquire and CEO Yvonda Bean!
04/30/2024
04/25/2024
Congratulations to that dedicated, philanthropic Team at Columbia Housing!
After donating $48,000 in employee giving for the 2023 Campaign, we brought home a CHAIRMAN’S AWARD—giving more than any other local government body in the Midlands.
And…then…..Columbia Housing also received a GOLD AWARD for employee per capita giving. $199-$399. Impressive!
Thank you for your giving spirit, Team Columbia Housing!
Pictured below CEO Yvonda Bean accepted the agency’s awards from United Way of the Midlands.
04/11/2024
On Wednesday, we started our ‘day of advocacy on the Hill’ with a meeting in Congressman Joe Wilson’s office; followed by meetings with Senator Tim Scott’s Staff. We ended our day of advocacy with Congressman Ralph Norman.
We’re leaving Washington DC confident that we’ve made clear the needs in our state around Affordable Housing.
04/11/2024
This week Housing Advocates from around the country converged on Washington DC for a collective push to get more resources to address the Affordable Housing crisis.
Members of Columbia Housing’s Board and Staff met with our elected officials in Congress to discuss the specific needs of our state.
First stop Congressman James E Clyburn’s office.
Thank you Congressman Clyburn for your continued support of Columbia Housing‘s residents, staff and leadership.
Thank you National Association of Housing & Redevelopment (NAHRO) for sponsoring Hill Day for our collective advocacy efforts.
04/10/2024
Congratulations are in order for our CEO Yvonda Bean. Before a national audience of housing advocates from around the country, Mrs. Bean was awarded the prestigious Advocate of the Year Award by the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) at its Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. this week.
As the Legislative Committee Chair of the Southeast Regional Council of NAHRO, Ms. Bean inspired more than 1,300 advocates to send nearly 19,000 letters to their elected officials, and contributed to a record-setting advocacy campaign.
When presenting the award NAHRO CEO Mark Thiele said “Yvonda is a skilled and passionate advocate who combines strategic vision with the ability to inspire collective action. We are thrilled to present this year’s Advocate of the Year Award to her!
To read the full news release: https://www.nahro.org/news/yvonda-bean-wins-nahros-2024-advocacy-award/
04/03/2024
Wow!
We are still excited about the PACKED HOUSE for the Public Hearing for our Annual Plan on Tuesday! Thank you for all the great community support!
Awesome questions and comments from residents, community leaders and elected officials.
Special thanks to our awesome tech team that allowed us to broadcast LIVE on our virtual AND social media platforms, simultaneously fielding questions from social media while maintaining a LIVE studio audience—all from our boardroom!
2024 Public Hearing to Review Annual Plan - Fiscal Year 2025
03/08/2024
Columbia Housing will open the wait list for Four Seasons Apartments on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
https://www.columbiahousingsc.org/news-view?id=630
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