Auburn Police Department (APD) collected school supplies leading up to National Night Out to benefit Auburn Housing Authority's (AHA) families. On August 8th, APD Offices and Staff and AHA Team Members set up in Ridgecrest to distribute the collected school supplies and give-a-way popsicles. AHA appreciates our partnership with APD, and we are thankful for their commitment to serving our families and community.

Harriette Huggins Public Edu & Outreach Lead for Moms Demand Action AL recently shared with our residents' common-sense solutions to help prevent unintentional child shootings and suicides!

AHA contributed 116lbs of food to Beat Bama Food Drive to support the Food Bank of East Alabama. AHA is lucky to have the Food Bank as one of its many great partners and is committed to supporting them all.

Church of the Highlands donates 300 bikes

Local church hosts block parties at AHA sites

In 2021, the Food Pantry averaged 60 visits and distributed approximately 2,400lbs of food a month. The ACDC would like to thank the Food Bank and the City of Auburn for their partnership in assisting ACDC's efforts in addressing food insecurities for families in Auburn.

BraveHearts interns from the joint outreach program of Auburn University Social Work Program and First Presbyterian Church of Auburn were the featured speakers at the Valentine luncheon. BraveHearts aims to provide therapeutic daily routines and community engagement for adults with disabilities, offering diversity and inclusion training for Auburn University interns and volunteers. Currently, BraveHearts is partnering with Auburn Housing Authority senior citizens to establish an adopt a grandparent program, where participants create artwork for seniors, fostering friendships and mutual support.

The air was filled with holiday cheer as our community came together to spread warmth and joy for our families at the Christmas Farmers Market. Our dedicated volunteers went above and beyond to make this market a success. Your kindness and dedication embody the true spirit of the season.

Commissioners, Resident Advisory Board, employees, and guests gathered to enjoy great food and fellowship during the 2022 Christmas Luncheon. Many were recognized for various achievements, an update was provided on 2022 accomplishments, and we all shared many laughs during Dirty Santa.

National Night Out

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Youth residents enjoyed breakfast, decorating and eating cookies, along with other festive holiday activities.

Auburn Housing Authority Resident Services and Ivory Davis from East Alabama Mental Health hosted a Christmas Event for the East Park Community on December 9th . The residents were given refreshments and created Christmas tree ornaments and bracelets.

On July 17, 2019, the Auburn Housing Authority hosted a tour of the Job Core in Montgomery, AL.

The Auburn Housing Authority participated in the Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 18, 2022. The event was held at Martin Luther King Park in Auburn, AL. The event included great food and fellowship, historical presentations, and entertainment. The event also included recognizing Unsung Heroes, which included one of AHA's own, AJ Harris, Public Relations and Compliance Director.

Lee County Literacy Coalition (LCLC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing adult literacy programs at no cost to the community. LCLC offers one-to-one tutoring, Family Literacy, ESL Book Club, Financial Literacy workshops, Digital & Workplace Literacy workshops, Health literacy workshops, and much more. Austin Pearson of LCLC gave a presentation to the AHA Team on the importance of identifying literacy needs and tips for dealing with literacy needs. LCLC provided AHA with a Pop-Up Library stationed in the Ridgecrest Admin Office. The Pop-Up Library is stocked with books for all ages. The books are free and can be kept or returned. AHA appreciates LCLC for its partnership and its service to the community. For more information about LCLC, visit their website leecountyliteracy.org.

To assist families during the Christmas holidays, LHA partnered with the Food Bank to sponsor an onsite Farmer's Market on December 21st that provided fresh produce to 63 families.

LaFayette Housing Authority (LHA) hosted a Tailgate Party to celebrate the Lafayette High School Football Season. The LHA Tailgate included games, food, and snacks. We thank all the residents and community that came out to celebrate with us.

Latoya Jackson, renowned speaker and advocate for personal development, captivated our residents with an enlightening discourse on the importance of crafting lifealtering goals in conjunction with an accountability partner. Her message resonated deeply, inspiring all in attendance to embrace the power of collaboration and accountability as catalysts for transformative success.

The Auburn Police Division (APD) and the Auburn Housing Authority hosted its annual National Night Out (NNO) event on Thursday, October 10th. The event was held at the Ridgecrest community. Over twenty organizations were present to offer information about their resources. The event also included door prizes, food and entertainment.

This week, our agencies partnered with East Alabama Medical Center to host multiple Pfizer vaccination clinics for our staff, residents, and anyone age 16+ in the local community! We're happy to help get this pandemic behind us!

Our residents enjoyed cookies, cupcakes, and crafts while decorating the Porter Christmas tree!

Our RHA Community celebrated the last days of summer, with a fun event filled with free food and back-to-school supplies!

Roanoke Housing Authority (RHA) hosted a Tailgate Event to celebrate the Handley High School Football Season. The RHA Tailgate included games, food, and snacks. We thank all the residents and community that came out to celebrate with us. We want to thank RHA Commissioner Sarah Nunn, RHA Commissioner Scot Thomason, RHA Board Chairperson Paula Lambert, Roanoke Police Chief Jonathan Caldwell and Lieutenant Mark Farmer, and Roanoke City Councilwoman Tammi Holley for attending. We want to thank Corner One (ESSO Gas Station – Mr. John Glass), WM Grocery (Mr. Mike Parmer), Taco Bell (Ms. Tanektua Weaver), and Walmart Corporation (Store #10863) for their donations toward the success of the RHA Tailgate Event.

Auburn Housing Authority Resident Services and the Auburn Smart Bank hosted a Christmas Event for the Ridgecrest Community on December 7th . Over 50 residents attended the event as they celebrated with refreshments and color sheets.

We had a great time at our Senior Citizen's Holiday Luncheon. Our residents and staff enjoyed delicious food and great conversation!

Seniors enjoy making quilts during their field trip to the museum.

Sparkman Community youth participated in an outdoor movie night in October, courtesy of the Lee County Democratic Club. Youth played games and brought their blankets to watch Jumanji: The Next Level on the big outdoor screen.

The Auburn Housing Authority held Summer Feeding Programs at its Eastpark and Sparkman community in July 2019.