Inside this issue

Message FSSP Coordinator..1

Resident Spotlight .............. .2

Meet the New Youth Services Intern ………………………………..2

Meet The New Job Developer/Hope Village Case Manager..2

Job Readiness Workshop..….3

Important Case Manager

Message ............................. .3

Workshop Calendar ............ .3

Resident Council Meeting Information ……………………….4

Youth Services Announcements/Events ..... .4

GED and You ....................... .4

A Message from the Family Self-Sufficiency

Program Coordinator

In this issue, the Family Self-Sufficiency Program staff wanted to

recognize our positive efforts to seek ways to improve our service

delivery. The PRHA development team has spearheaded the

redevelopment of our home site in Hope Village and our housing

management team has forged a strong alliance with our team to

ensure residents in compliance with FSSP requirements, are afforded

effective and quality services for employment, training, and educational

pursuits. In addition, housing managers support the need to inform

residents who are not in compliance with the FSSP, at recertification

and annual reviews, what status non-compliance with FSSP will have

in regards to continued housing tenancy. These efforts provide the

FSSP an opportunity to work with residents who are motivated to

achieve economic self-sufficiency.

During our relocation period, our team has enjoyed meeting residents

in community centers, and home sites. We plan to continue to provide

this service upon our return to Hope Village. We have increased the

van service to all workshops, and continue to welcome resident

involvement in FSSP Life Skill sessions. Last quarter, we welcomed

Mr. Emil Thomas to our team. His seasoned expertise as a Job

Developer is a welcome addition to our service network. Our Resident

Council members are emerging as community organizers as they

continue to utilize the resources and information provided in our

Leadership Development series. Three (3) council members from

Seaboard Square joined the Planning Coordinating Committee

meetings!

We are grateful to all residents this quarter who provided an increased

level of volunteer support for softball, cheerleading, posting flyers and

assisting with events. This is a great joy for our team and

collaborators!

July-September 2014 Volume 3, Issue 3

Resident Quarterly Newsletter

Meet The New FSSP Job Developer/Hope Village Case Manager

We would like to introduce Mr. Emil Thomas, our new Job Developer. Mr. Thomas back-ground is in workforce development and he is a Certified Workforce Development Professional with over ten years experience as a Career and Employment Specialist working for Opportunity Inc. and the U.S. Department of Labor for Portsmouth and Norfolk Social Service Departments. His goals for the Job Development Program are to provide FSS participants knowledge of workforce development systems, career counseling, one-on-one job coaching, skills analysis and job seeker services. Mr. Thomas plans for the Job Readiness Program is to provide employment resources for self-directed job search efforts and training for adults and youth. All PRHA residents are invited to participate in all FSS job readiness programs, activities and events! Mr. Thomas looks forward to working with all PRHA residents in the future! Hope Village residents can contact him at (757) 391-2963.

Introducing FSSP and Project Gear Up Youth Services Intern

Ms. Tashayla Moon is a welcomed addition to the FSSP Team! She is a veteran

intern, serving in the program for 3 years, with Project Gear Up of the Urban League of

Hampton Roads She is currently providing support to the Foundation Stone Youth

Program and assisting with workshops on respect and manners for youth ages 8-17.

Ms. Moon is also a graduating senior at I.C. Norcom High School. Her positive and fun

spirit is definitely a beacon of light for the youth in our communities.

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Resident Spotlight:

Ms. Natasha Barringer is a King Square resident who has been an active Family

Self-Sufficiency participant since 2013. Ms. Barringer is a part-time employee of Portsmouth

Redevelopment and Housing Authority as a Records Office Assistant. Ms. Barringer is

determined and hard working. Her goal in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program is to become a

homeowner. We wish Ms. Barringer continued success and the FSS team will also continue to

support her many goals and aspirations.

We would like to congratulate the Dautwinsion/PRHA Co-ed Softball team for

winning the championship game against the Portsmouth Sports Club! We

would also like to recognize the Westmoreland Children and Youth

Association, led by Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone Hines, the coaches, the PRHA van

drivers, and all of our parents and community volunteers for all of their hard

work and dedication.

Congratulations to all of the 2014 PRHA Scholarship recipients. The honorees were recognized at the Portsmouth Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. The E. L. Hamm $20,000 Scholarship was awarded to Khari Spires. We would like to thank PRHA’s Scholarship Committee and E .L. Hamm for their time and dedication and we wish our scholarship recipients continued success in their future endeavors.

Important Case Manager Site Visit

Contact Information

Ms. Brittany Phanelson, Case

Manager for King Square,

Hamilton Place and Housing

Choice Voucher residents. Ms.

Phanelson can be reached at

(757) 391-2960 or by email at

bphanelson@prha.org. Her site

visit schedules are as follows:

Hamilton Place/Tuesday-

Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Mr. Emil Thomas, Hope Village

Case Manger can be reached at

(757) 391-2963.

Ms. Sheena Taylor, Case

Manager for Public Housing

community residents. Ms. Taylor

can be reached at

(757) 391-2962 or by email at

staylor@prha.org. Her site visit

schedules are as follows:

Seaboard Square, 1st and 2nd

Tues – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

3rd and 4th Tuesday,

1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Dale Homes, Wednesdays,

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lincoln Park, Wednesdays,

1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Westbury @ Phoebus Square

Community Center, Thursdays

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Swanson Homes, Thursdays,

2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

FAMILY SELF-SUFFICENCY 2014 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Residents are welcome to participate in the workshops even if you are not a FSS

participant. The Foundation Stone office will be closed for renovations. Resi-

dents must call (757) 391-2964 during June 30-July 3, 2014, for class enrollment.

Life Skills workshop registration will be held June 30-July 3, 2014. Please call

your case manager to register. Case manager information noted in “Important

Case Manager Information” section.

June

Youth Summer Kick-Off, June 14th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., (Dale Homes)

Reconnecting Fathers With Families, Men’s Empowerment Panel Discussion,

June 20th, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., (Seaboard Square Community Center) Light refresh-

ments will be served and photos will be no cost to you. If you are interested, please call

(757) 391-2964.

July

Good Housekeeping, July 1st & 8th,1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Lincoln Park)

Basic Credit Education & Repair, July 17th, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Lincoln Park)

Personal Care Aide Training Orientation, July 7th, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Seaboard

Square)

TCC Jobs Skill Training Assessment, July 7th, (TBT) (Lincoln Park)

King Square Resident Ice Cream Social, July 9th, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Phoebus

Square Community Center)

Dream! Live! Being Me/Empowerment Session July 11th, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(Seaboard Square)

Introduction To Jewelry Making, July 16th, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Seaboard Square)

American Diabetes Association “Diabetes Care/Prevention/Resources”, July 16th,

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Lincoln Park)

Sisters Helping Sisters, July 17th, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Swanson Homes)

View Program Orientation/Portsmouth Social Services, July 21st, 2:00 p.m. (Seaboard Square)

“Ask the Doctor” Hampton Roads Community Health Center, July 23rd, 3:00 p.m.

– 5:00 p.m., (664 Lincoln St., Portsmouth) Transportation provided if needed.

TCC Jobs Skill Training Assessment, July 28th, (TBT) (Seaboard Square)

August

Good Housekeeping, August 5th & 12th,1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Lincoln Park)

“Red” Session/FSSP Participant Program Re-engagement, August 6th, 3:00 p.m.

– 5:00 p.m. (Foundation Stone)

Dream! Live! Being Me,/Empowerment Session, August 8th 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(Foundation Stone)

Job Readiness Session, August 11th – August 15th, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Foundation Stone)

Basic Computer Class, August 18th – August 19th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.,

(Foundation Stone)

“Ask the Doctor” Hampton Roads Community Health Center, August 20th, 3:00

p.m. – 5:00 p.m., (664 Lincoln St., Portsmouth) Transportation provided is needed.

Sisters of the Yam/African-American Feminist, August 22nd, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

(Foundation Stone)

Community Service Re-orientation/Compliance Session, August 27th, 3:00 p.m. –

4:30 p.m. (Lincoln Park)

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May 2014 Job Readiness Workshop

The Job Readiness workshop focused on interviewing basics, re-

sume creation, and registering all FSS participants with the Virginia Em-

ployment Commission’s “Career Connection” website and with Opportunity

Inc. for employment services and job search services. Mr. Thomas also

discussed the dynamics of job readiness for the 21st century and how

PRHA residents will need to continuously update their skills to compete in today’s job market. Guest

speakers included: Ms. Tuenika Wynn-Tidewater Community College/Adult Career Coach, Ms.

Gwendolyn Howard-Hampton Roads Community Health Center, Mr. Curtis Johnson-Optima Healthcare

and Mr. Bill Sneath-Opportunity Inc. conducting a resume class. TABE testing was completed by

Ms. Griffin-Portsmouth Public Schools.

Girl Scouts:

Lincoln Park, every 2nd

& 4th Tuesday, 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

Swanson Homes, every 1st & 3

rd Tuesday, 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

Seaboard Square, every 2nd

& 4th

Wednesday, 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

Kidz Roc/Life Management Workshop: ages 13-18

Seaboard Square Center, July 1st, 8

th, 15

th & 22

nd, 11:00 a.m.-12p.m.

Teen Relationships/Planned Parenthood: ages 13-18

Lincoln Park, July 15th, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Swanson Homes, June 30th, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Seaboard Square, July 30th 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Guiding Young Girls and Gents: ages 5-17

Lincoln Park Only, Thursdays Only, June 16th, Aug. 29th, 11:00 a.m.-12p.m.

R.I.S.E./Providing Meals for Youth Daily: ages 5-18

Lincoln Park, Seaboard Square and Swanson Homes, June 23rd-Aug. 29th,

9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (breakfast),12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (lunch)

TOGETHER WE CAN: GET SET SUMMER PROGRAM: ages 13-18

Seaboard Square, July 2nd

, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Swanson Homes, July 22nd

, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Lincoln Park, August 20th, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

CHILDREN’S YOGA: ages 5-8

Seaboard Square Community Center, July 8th, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Dine with a Purpose:

Lincoln Park, June 24th, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., July 24

th, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.,

August 13th, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Come join us for A FREE SPAGHETTI

DINNER. You must donate a nonperishable food item or can good per

person. All donations will go to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.

Seaboard Square, June 25th 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., July 23

rd, 4:00 p.m.-5:30

p.m., August 14th,4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Swanson Homes, June 18th, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., July 22

nd, 4:00 p.m.-5:30

p.m., August 12th, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Portsmouth Anglers Fishing Trip: July 10th, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Boat) & July 17

th, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Pier)

YOUTH SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Ms. Miisha Clemons, Youth Services Coordinator, can be

reached at (757) 391-2965 for additional information.

FREE GED classes at

Foundation Stone every

Tuesday and Thursday,

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Free transportation every

Tuesday and Thursday,

5:15 p.m.–6:00 p.m. for FSSP

GED sessions. For more

information, call (757) 391-2964.

Note: GED classes will be held

at the Seaboard Square Com-

munity Center, 2845 Berkley

Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23707,

during the renovation at

Foundation Stone.

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Resident Council

Monthly Meeting Info.

Seaboard Square, 3rd Thursday,

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Hamilton Place, 2nd Monday,

June 9th, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Swanson Homes, 2nd Thursday,

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Contact Details

Administrative Offices:

3116 South Street

Portsmouth VA 23707

(757) 399-5261

Foundation Stone:

611 Sixth Street

Portsmouth VA 23704

(757) 391-2964

GED and You