Monroe Housing Authority

Happening Today at Johnson Carver! Please join us!

We are excited to share that Shelva Thomas, Chief Deputy Director and People Officer, was honored by Family Development Enterprise, Inc. for her unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions to the mission and vision of their Teen Empowerment Program. Ms. Thomas played an integral role by coordinating and sharing with the youth and young adults of MHA, and the surrounding communities to ensure our children received invaluable life skills that will help lead to greater educational, health, and workforce outcomes.

Ms. Thomas has made a profound impact on countless lives and along with Family Development Enterprise, Inc, Monroe Housing Authority is thankful for Ms. Thomas’ inspiring leadership and commitment!

📖MHA’s Literacy and Poetry Workshop facilitated by Jamie Mayes Consulting ended this week with a spectacular showcase and awards program!
🤗 A special “Thank You” to our moms and families that attended the showcase, to Jamie Mayes for your dedication to our children, the Carmell Hill Fund for donating books and backpacks, and the Well Church for donating food boxes for our families.

📚At MHA Literacy is a priority because it empowers individuals to read, write, and communicate effectively. In Louisiana, literacy is especially important due to its impact on educational outcomes. If third graders in Louisiana do not pass the state reading test, several actions and interventions may be implemented including retention, summer school, parent teacher meetings, and intervention programs.

✏️Lastly improved literacy skills support better health outcomes, informed civic participation, and the ability to navigate social and economic systems effectively.

🌟In partnership Family Develooment Enterprise, Inc, and Monroe City Schools, we were delighted to have Dr. Brian Bush, Director of Child Welfare and Attendance join JOHNSON CARVER’s Teen Empowerment Workshop. Dr. Bush motivated students to set goals and make sound decisions to achieve their aspirations. We appreciate Dr. Bush's commitment to the families of MHA. 🎒📚✏️

🍍🍓🍒🍇🍊THRIVE Health and Wellness facilitates by New Thinking No Excuses presented nutritional demonstrations this week at JOHNSON CARVER, offering delicious fruit smoothies.
🍍🍓🍒🍇🍊Our attendees included individuals of all ages, who gained valuable insight into the advantages of incorporating fruit smoothies into their diet and had the opportunity to win prizes.
🍍🍓🍒🍇🍊Fruit smoothies are a nutritious option for reducing calorie and processed food intake, as well as sugar and fat content. We invite you to live well with us!

🎒📚✏️FOSTER HEIGHTS BOOK BAG BONANZA! 🎒📚✏️What a wonderful day we had celebrating the children of Foster Heights!
🎒📚✏️Over one hundred children received a clear book bag filled with school supplies!
🎒📚✏️We are extremely grateful to provide our residents with tools and resources that build strong communities one home, one family at a time!

Our student workers enthusiastically stuffed 300 backpacks with school supplies for the students of Berg Jones Elementary School, spreading joy and excitement for the new school year! We believe that equipping families with the tools they need to succeed is the cornerstone of building strong communities. Together, we can make a meaningful difference, one backpack at a time. ✏️📓🍎

🌟MHA’s Literacy and Poetry Workshop facilitated by Jamie Mayes Educational Consulting continues to inspire and engage! Today’s activities saw our participants immersed in creative learning and expression. 🌟📚

🌟All family communities are invited to join this enriching two-week workshop! If you live at MILLER SQUARE, ROBINSON PLACE, BURG JONES PLAZA, FOSTER HEIGHTS, JOHNSON CARVER, or LOCK-BREECE, you are eligible to participate! Our workshop is from 10am-1pm Thursday, August 1st and Monday, August 5th through Thursday, August 8th. We hope to see you there! 🌟📚✒️📖✨🌟📚✒️📖✨🌟📚✒️📖✨

🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏼🧘🏾‍♂️THRIVE!🌿✨
Monroe Housing Authority’s New Health and Wellness Program with New Thinking No Excuses continues to empower families! Today's activities at LOCK/BREECE were filled with energy and enthusiasm as participants took steps towards better physical health through Yoga & Mindfulness. 🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏼🧘🏾‍♂️ The Thrive Program is all about improving quality of life and building greater resilience. 🌿✨ Get signed up with your Property Manager today! 🌿✨ Great things are happening at MHA! ✨

ATTENTION Ouachita Parish! Gear up for the school year at our FREE School Supply Giveaway. Happening this Saturday, August 3rd from 9am-11am at Parkview Dr. Church of Christ in Monroe. See you there!

📣Today has been ammmaaazzziiinnnggg! 🌈
GREAT things are happening at MHA! 🎒Teen Empowerment Summmit at Burg Jones Plaza with 52 participants, 📚Literacy and Poetry Workshop and 🧎🏽‍♀️‍➡️THRIVE Yoga session at Miller Square!
🌟WE ARE Building Strong Communities, One Home One Family At a Time! 🌟🌟🌟

🌟MHA’s Literacy and Poetry Workshop facilitated by Jamie Mayes Educational Consulting had an exciting start today with 29 participants! All family communities are invited to participate in this two-week workshop! If you live at MILLER SQUARE, ROBINSON PLACE, BURG JONES PLAZA, FOSTER HEIGHTS, JOHNSON CARVER, or LOCK-BREECE you are eligible to participate! We hope to see you there! 🌟🌈🧁🍡🍬🍭🎨🌟🌈🧁🍡🍬🍭🎨🌟🌈🧁

🎯Foster Heights, in collaboration with Family Development Enterprise Inc. and Mount Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, recently hosted a workshop on teen empowerment for 42 local teenagers ages 12-19. 📚The event focused on healthy relationships, effective communication, personality styles, and self-love, and participants were compensated for their time. 🎒This initiative is an excellent way to prepare our young adults for the upcoming school year! ☺️We extend our gratitude to Property Manager Sharon Collins, Youth Director Sandra Ward, ROSS Coordinator Dr. Shelia Fobbs, and Executive Director Dr. Lula Williams for organizing this event and serving our community.🌟

REMINDER!
Monroe Housing Authority residents - don't hesitate to take advantage of this opportunity to further your academic studies. Hard work pays off! Click below to learn more about the Frank Wilcox Rising Scholars' Scholarship.
For more information click here: https://monroehousing.com/frank-l-wilcox-scholarship/

📣THRIVE with BURG JONES PLAZA HEALTH and WELLNESS! 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♀️

The deadline to apply for this year’s Frank L. Wilcox Scholarship is July 31st! High School Graduates from any Public/Family Housing community can apply! See your Property Manager for an application!

Education is the most powerful weapon for changing the world. Monroe Housing Authority is dedicated to helping our residents achieve another level of greatness by offering eligible residents the chance to apply a one-time college scholarship valued at $2000. Up to six scholarships will be awarded this year. Click below to learn more about the Frank Wilcox Rising Scholars' Academic Scholarship. Pick up your application and return it by the July 31, 2024 DEADLINE.
For more information click here: https://monroehousing.com/frank-l-wilcox-scholarship/

Teen Empowerment Workshop was held at Robinson Place, where 25 students from Family Housing Communities learned about communication, relationships, and self-love and were paid for their participation. If you're interested in attending future sessions, please reach out to your site manager for more information.

"THRIVE!" at MHA! Positive Energy and Joyful Moments at Johnson Carver today! Our residents enjoyed a fantastic session with , focusing on their path to improved quality of life and increased resilience. Join us at your Family Housing Community to participate in the excitement! Wonderful things are happening at MHA!