Edinburg Housing Authority 2014 Annual Report

2014 ANNUAL REPORT2014 ANNUAL REPORT2014 ANNUAL REPORT A publication of the Edinburg Housing Authority.

Serving Families Since 1949

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“Change Starts With Us.”

EHA Youth Leadership Association

OUR MISSIONOUR MISSIONOUR MISSION

With more than 65 years of service, the Edinburg Housing Authority takes pride in providing assistance to those who need it most in the Rio Grande Valley.

As a result, throughout the years we have focused our agency’s efforts and resources to ensure struggling low-income families with an equal opportunity to obtain safe, decent and affordable public housing, and thus improve their quality of life.

But even though we help hundreds of families in need, we realize that to truly help impoverished residents rise out of poverty and better themselves our agency has to do much more than providing them with a place to live. As a result, in addition to providing housing for our residents we have now made it our mission to promote self-sufficiency throughout the agency and do everything in our power to help those we serve develop the necessary work skills and education to succeed and ultimately provide for their loved ones on their own. With dedication, integrity and compassion we take pride in helping our residents each and every day. We believe and ardently hope that through every family we help we make a difference in the present and someday future of the city of Edinburg and the Rio Grande Valley.

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a

day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Chinese Proverb

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYORA MESSAGE FROM THE MAYORA MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

For more than 65 years the Edinburg Housing Authority has

consistently done an outstanding job serving low-income families in the

Rio Grande Valley. As one of the largest public housing authorities in

South Texas, its work has provided affordable housing for thousands of

residents in our city.

In light of the Edinburg Housing Authority’s relentless efforts and

commitment to the city, this 2014 Annual Report offers a glimpse into the

agency’s operations, personnel and their events held throughout the year.

Within its pages, I trust you will find information indicating the

spirit of a hard-working agency dedicated to not only provide housing

assistance to low-income residents, but becoming a helping hand that

facilitates their development of necessary skills to succeed on their own

and ultimately guides them towards self-sufficiency. Like I have, I believe

you will discover that the Edinburg Housing Authority is a vital

component and generous contributor to our community due to its infusion

of construction related dollars to the economy and its incredible service to

those who need it most.

With this said, I would like to give special thanks to the Edinburg

City Council and various city departments for their constant support to

the Edinburg Housing Authority and the people of the Rio Grande Valley.

Thanks to your help, the agency is able to continue offering Edinburg

families and seniors the chance to live in a safe and affordable home

where they can pursue educational opportunities and employment.

Richard H. Garcia

MAYOR

“Change Starts With Us”“Change Starts With Us”“Change Starts With Us” A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The end of another great year has come and as a result the time to reflect on the accomplishments of The end of another great year has come and as a result the time to reflect on the accomplishments of The end of another great year has come and as a result the time to reflect on the accomplishments of

the Edinburg Housing Authority is upon us. As I reflect on our achievements during 2014, I look forward to the Edinburg Housing Authority is upon us. As I reflect on our achievements during 2014, I look forward to the Edinburg Housing Authority is upon us. As I reflect on our achievements during 2014, I look forward to

the new year with great optimism. As the Executive Director of the Edinburg Housing Authority, I feel truly the new year with great optimism. As the Executive Director of the Edinburg Housing Authority, I feel truly the new year with great optimism. As the Executive Director of the Edinburg Housing Authority, I feel truly

blessed to be surrounded by an excellent staff and caring professionals. Working together to achieve our yearblessed to be surrounded by an excellent staff and caring professionals. Working together to achieve our yearblessed to be surrounded by an excellent staff and caring professionals. Working together to achieve our year---

round goals, we strived to revolutionize and redefine public housing in ways never done before in our region round goals, we strived to revolutionize and redefine public housing in ways never done before in our region round goals, we strived to revolutionize and redefine public housing in ways never done before in our region

and through our dedication we have made our agency one of the best in Texas. and through our dedication we have made our agency one of the best in Texas. and through our dedication we have made our agency one of the best in Texas.

As we have emphasized in our actions throughout 2014, As we have emphasized in our actions throughout 2014, As we have emphasized in our actions throughout 2014, change starts with uschange starts with uschange starts with us. With cooperative . With cooperative . With cooperative

efforts from various community agencies, the Edinburg Housing Authority has worked to transform public efforts from various community agencies, the Edinburg Housing Authority has worked to transform public efforts from various community agencies, the Edinburg Housing Authority has worked to transform public

housing by successfully implementing educational, cultural and physical fitness programs that benefit the housing by successfully implementing educational, cultural and physical fitness programs that benefit the housing by successfully implementing educational, cultural and physical fitness programs that benefit the

resident families living within our five developments: Albores Courts, Viviendas Manuel L. Ramirez, El resident families living within our five developments: Albores Courts, Viviendas Manuel L. Ramirez, El resident families living within our five developments: Albores Courts, Viviendas Manuel L. Ramirez, El

Jardin, Lantana and La Posada. Due to our commitment to serve our residents, the agency has strived to Jardin, Lantana and La Posada. Due to our commitment to serve our residents, the agency has strived to Jardin, Lantana and La Posada. Due to our commitment to serve our residents, the agency has strived to

become a helping hand for residents and encourage them to pursue better and healthier lifestyles. Aware that become a helping hand for residents and encourage them to pursue better and healthier lifestyles. Aware that become a helping hand for residents and encourage them to pursue better and healthier lifestyles. Aware that

education is the key to success, during the year we sought to raise the educational standards of our residents by education is the key to success, during the year we sought to raise the educational standards of our residents by education is the key to success, during the year we sought to raise the educational standards of our residents by

implementing educational programs like tutoring, GED, music, art, leadership and bilingual classes throughout implementing educational programs like tutoring, GED, music, art, leadership and bilingual classes throughout implementing educational programs like tutoring, GED, music, art, leadership and bilingual classes throughout

our developments. Additionally, due the high obesity rate in South Texas, the Edinburg Housing Authority our developments. Additionally, due the high obesity rate in South Texas, the Edinburg Housing Authority our developments. Additionally, due the high obesity rate in South Texas, the Edinburg Housing Authority

strived to carve a pathway for its resident families to live healthy lifestyles by promoting physical fitness and strived to carve a pathway for its resident families to live healthy lifestyles by promoting physical fitness and strived to carve a pathway for its resident families to live healthy lifestyles by promoting physical fitness and

nutrition through various events like folkloric dance, community gardening and even Zumba.nutrition through various events like folkloric dance, community gardening and even Zumba.nutrition through various events like folkloric dance, community gardening and even Zumba.

But despite our numerous accomplishments, our agency is aware that much more can be done to better But despite our numerous accomplishments, our agency is aware that much more can be done to better But despite our numerous accomplishments, our agency is aware that much more can be done to better

serve our residents in the coming year. As a result, our goal is to continue developing warm, close working serve our residents in the coming year. As a result, our goal is to continue developing warm, close working serve our residents in the coming year. As a result, our goal is to continue developing warm, close working

relationships with esteemed community partners to further enhance the educational, cultural, and physical relationships with esteemed community partners to further enhance the educational, cultural, and physical relationships with esteemed community partners to further enhance the educational, cultural, and physical

fitness services we offer. We also plan to continue actively engaging in productive dialogue with leaders in fitness services we offer. We also plan to continue actively engaging in productive dialogue with leaders in fitness services we offer. We also plan to continue actively engaging in productive dialogue with leaders in

Austin, Texas and Washington D.C. in our commitment to support legislation that positively impacts the Austin, Texas and Washington D.C. in our commitment to support legislation that positively impacts the Austin, Texas and Washington D.C. in our commitment to support legislation that positively impacts the

housing industry here and throughout the nation. Today I am proud to say that the Edinburg Housing housing industry here and throughout the nation. Today I am proud to say that the Edinburg Housing housing industry here and throughout the nation. Today I am proud to say that the Edinburg Housing

Authority is one of the best in Texas and the Rio Grande Valley but this would not be possible without the Authority is one of the best in Texas and the Rio Grande Valley but this would not be possible without the Authority is one of the best in Texas and the Rio Grande Valley but this would not be possible without the

efforts of everyone at the Edinburg Housing Authority. Because of this, I offer my sincere thanks and efforts of everyone at the Edinburg Housing Authority. Because of this, I offer my sincere thanks and efforts of everyone at the Edinburg Housing Authority. Because of this, I offer my sincere thanks and

appreciation to all those who played a role in making this a great year. Working hard in 2015, we hope and appreciation to all those who played a role in making this a great year. Working hard in 2015, we hope and appreciation to all those who played a role in making this a great year. Working hard in 2015, we hope and

pray the coming year brings bigger and even better changes.pray the coming year brings bigger and even better changes.pray the coming year brings bigger and even better changes.

Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez Executive Director

AGENCY SUMMARYAGENCY SUMMARY

A safe, stable and affordable home is the foundation for building

stronger families and stronger communities.

HOUSING PROGRAMSHOUSING PROGRAMSHOUSING PROGRAMS

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSBOARD OF COMMISSIONERSBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Public Housing Owns and manages 367 Public Housing units in 5 properties: Albores

Courts, El Jardín, Lantana, La Posada, Viviendas M. Ramirez.

Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Administer rental vouchers to 970 Edinburg families.

Tax Credit Property

The Edinburg Towers house 100 elderly/disabled families with 25 apartments under the Public Housing program and 75 apartments under

the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8).

Joe Rodriguez Chairman

Eduardo “Ed” Gonzalez Commissioner

Armando Barrera Vice-Chairman

Cris Torres Commissioner

Juan Guzman Resident

Commissioner

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

Rodolfo Ramirez (Executive Director), Elizabeth Rodriguez

(Administrative Assistant)

Left to right: Alejandro Pequeno (Development Manager), Gracie Mujica,

Zulema Garcia (Development Manager), Liz Hernandez (Supervisor) Phillip Gama (Application Intake) Robert Briones

(Inspector/Clerk)

PUBLIC HOUSING DEPARTMENT

EXECUTIVE TEAM ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

JANITORIAL DEPARTMENT

Left to right: Richard Christian (Accounting) , Rodolfo Ramirez

(Executive Director), Olga L. Regalado (Section 8), Liz Hernandez (Public

Housing), Elizabeth Rodriguez

SECTION 8 DEPARTMENT

Robert Hernandez (Accounts Payable), Maria Monroy (Procurement Officer)

Richard Christian (Supervisor)

Left to Right: Patricia Garcia (Caseworker), Olga L. Regalado (Supervisor), Yuri Trevino

(Caseworker), Susie de la Garza, Front: Aureliano Martinez (Inspector)

Pureza Guerrero and America Perez

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

Left to Right/Back: Cesar Alvarado, Julio Bautista, Nicolas Barajas, Agustin

Miranda, Jorge Coria, Edgar Flores, Eric Aranda (Supervisor) Left to Right/Front:

Santos Hernandez, David Santibanez, Librado Zuniga, Arturo Arredondo, Daniel

Villagomez

WHO WE SERVE

PUBLIC HOUSINGPUBLIC HOUSINGPUBLIC HOUSING

Of elderly and /or disabled households.Of elderly and /or disabled households.Of elderly and /or disabled households.

The average monthly rent assisted households pay isThe average monthly rent assisted households pay isThe average monthly rent assisted households pay is

The average annual income of assisted house-The average annual income of assisted house-The average annual income of assisted house-holds.holds.holds.

The average time housing households, nonThe average time housing households, nonThe average time housing households, non---elderly/elderly/elderly/nonnonnon---disabled utilize housing assistance is aboutdisabled utilize housing assistance is aboutdisabled utilize housing assistance is about

Of assisted households have children.Of assisted households have children.Of assisted households have children.

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Of elderly and /or disabled households.

The average monthly rent assisted households pay is

Is the average annual income of assisted house-holds.

The average time housing households, non-elderly/non-disabled utilize housing assistance is about

Of assisted households have children.

Through this program, eligible families have the opportunity to search for their own

house, apartment, or mobile home within the city of Edinburg, Texas and it’s Extra

Territorial Jurisdiction. Qualifying households are able to obtain adequate rental housing

while paying up to at least 30 percent of their income for rent.

“Education is the movement from darkness to light.” – Allan Bloom

T he Edinburg Housing Authority Section 8 is very proud of Georgina Marquez and her accomplishments. When she first applied for EHA’s Section 8, Georgina Marquez had no idea

what her future had in store for her. At the time, she was unemployed with four children and living with her mother. Unfortunately, while her mother could support them financially until Georgina found a job, she told her to find somewhere else to live. At this point, Georgina feared not being able to support her children. “I was scared, I was not sure if I was going to make it on my own,” she shared.

As she signed the Section 8 contract, Ms. Regalado the supervisor, offered her assistance to register in the WorkInTexas website so she could search for job opportunities. It was during the registration that Ms. Regalado learned that Georgina did not have any certifications, diplomas or degrees except for her high school diploma.

Seeing this Ms. Regalado told her, “Education is important Ms. Marquez, that piece of paper is your key to success.” She informed Georgina of Southern Career Institute (SCI), a nearby school that offered short career training programs and registered her for orientation. Despite being hesitant because she had not been in school for several years, she courageously started the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program. “It had been a long time since I stepped foot in a classroom, “ Georgina shared. “I was nervous. Despite her initial fear, 9 months later Georgina graduated from SCI. She worked part-time in Wal-Mart while she waited for SCI to help her find a suitable job for her certificate until finally, three weeks later she got a call that changed her life forever. Thanks to her education certificate, Georgina was offered a full-time managerial position at a nearby nursing home with a starting annual salary of $45,760 and benefits for her and her family. “So far, I am loving the job and plan to stay there for a long time,” she said. While pursuing to further her education took a lot of commitment from Georgina, she is incredibly grateful to the EHA for their assistance. “I am beyond thankful to the Edinburg Housing Authority’s Section 8 Program for offering me a helping hand when I needed it the most,” she expressed.

GEORGINA MARQUEZ

Voucher Program

Housing Choice A Section 8 Success Story

Voucher Program

Housing Choice

CHANGING RESIDCHANGING RESIDCHANGING RESIDEEENT LIVES THROUGH NT LIVES THROUGH NT LIVES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS & EDUCATIONPARTNERSHIPS & EDUCATIONPARTNERSHIPS & EDUCATION

Due to his background in education, Executive Director Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez’ visionary leadership has resulted in the creation of programs

focusing on educational activities for EHA families.

For the first time in the history of the Edinburg Housing Authority partnerships with local agencies have been established to provide classes

and activities throughout the five properties.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Worked with EHA to develop better relationships with Resident Councils.

SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY Assisted with nutrition and weight loss for EHA staff. Additionally, it supported and

participated with EHA residents and staff in the City of Edinburg’s 10k runs.

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Through this collaboration, UTPA students were able to complete internships by working

with residents in need of assistance.

UPCOMING EXPANSION OF SERVICES: School of English/Linguistics * School of Business

* School of Public Administration, MPA Program

EHA and the University of Texas-Pan American have initiated collaborative efforts to assist housing residents and encourage them to

become self-sufficient. The following were the efforts achieved during 2014:

STRIVING FOR HIGHER EDUCATIONSTRIVING FOR HIGHER EDUCATIONSTRIVING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

PARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPS City of Edinburg Edinburg CISD Texas A&M Agrilife Extension

Service Deep South Texas Master Gardeners Association Music, Dance, & Art Boys & Girls Club Hidalgo County Head Start

Edinburg Dance Theatre LecturAmerica UTPA Edinburg City Forrester Edinburg Parks & Recreation Edinburg Community

Development & Grants Management Department

Folkorico Dance

CHANGES FROM WITHINCHANGES FROM WITHINCHANGES FROM WITHIN

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The Nelrod Company

Nan McKay and Associates Inc.

TenMast Online Software Training

The University of Texas – Pan American – Certified Public

Manager (CPM) Program

EHA is committed to taking all the necessary actions to ensure it’s residents are getting the proper assistance. To do so it provides tools and

constant opportunities to train and educate its staff via online and/or classroom settings. Throughout the year, education and training for staff

development has been provided by the following agencies:

OUR COMMUNITY EVENTSOUR COMMUNITY EVENTSOUR COMMUNITY EVENTS

RESIDENT SERVICE INITIATIVES

The LEGO Children’s fund awarded EHA a $5,000 grant for the Dream-It Plan-It Make –It STEM Camp.

LEGO SUMMER CAMPLEGO SUMMER CAMPLEGO SUMMER CAMP

EHA’s 12th Annual Back to School Fair collected school supplies from the community to give to students.

BACK TO SCHOOL FAIRBACK TO SCHOOL FAIRBACK TO SCHOOL FAIR

The Reconnecting Families and Dads Initiative reunited EHA kids with their dads on Father’s Day.

RECONNECTING FAMILIESRECONNECTING FAMILIESRECONNECTING FAMILIES

CLASSES WE OFFERCLASSES WE OFFERCLASSES WE OFFER

TUTORING COMPUTER ESL FOLKLORIC

OTHER SERVICESOTHER SERVICESOTHER SERVICES

ZUMBA ART STEM

EHA hosted it’s 2nd Annual Halloween Festival at the Albores Courts Oscar Diaz Gym.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVALHALLOWEEN FESTIVALHALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

With the help of volunteers and community partners EHA donated turkeys to families for Thanksgiving.

TURKEY GIVEAWAYTURKEY GIVEAWAYTURKEY GIVEAWAY

With the help of community partners EHA collected and gave toys to more than 500 kids.

2ND ANNUAL TOY DRIVE 2ND ANNUAL TOY DRIVE 2ND ANNUAL TOY DRIVE

MUSIC

LIBRARY RESOURCES

AMERICA READS

PROJECT INSIGHT

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Thanks to funds received from the Capital Fund Recovery Act, great changes occurred at the Edinburg Housing Authority in 2014.

900 N. 1st Ave., Edinburg, Texas NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN AT LA POSADA

During the Spring, residents in La Posada were able to enjoy a new garden.

REPAVEMENT OF PARKING LOTS Lantana, El Jardin, Ramirez, and La Posada

Also in the spring, EHA repaved the parking lots of 4 of its developments.

NEW DOOR HARDWARE IN ALL EHA Lantana, El Jardin, Ramirez, Albores Courts, and La Posada

In addition, EHA also replaced all entry and back door hardware bolts and locks in all of its properties.

HOUSING IMPROVEMENTSHOUSING IMPROVEMENTSHOUSING IMPROVEMENTS

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEHIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEHIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEARARAR

Alvety Tuma, Ruben Aldair Lara, and Elva Treviño, three EHA students,

received scholarships from the Southwest Regional Council of the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)

Scholarship Committee.

THREE EHA STUDENTS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGETHREE EHA STUDENTS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGETHREE EHA STUDENTS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE

Students that actively participated in the EHA’s Summer Activities

Program were able to attend the Coastal Lab South Padre Island field trip. During the field trip,

students had the opportunity to dissect a shark and learn about sea

turtles thanks to a visit to Sea Turtle, Inc. at the island.

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND SUMMER FIELD TRIPSOUTH PADRE ISLAND SUMMER FIELD TRIPSOUTH PADRE ISLAND SUMMER FIELD TRIP

EHA IS DESIGNATED A EHA IS DESIGNATED A EHA IS DESIGNATED A “HIGH PERFORMER”“HIGH PERFORMER”“HIGH PERFORMER”

For the fourth consecutive year, EHA was designated a “High Performer” by

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In 2014, several board members received Southwest NAHRO Awards and were recognized at a Board Meeting in July.

Additionally, the “Best Annual Report” was

awarded to the Edinburg Housing Authority.

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SECTION 8 ALSO DESIGNATED A SECTION 8 ALSO DESIGNATED A SECTION 8 ALSO DESIGNATED A “HIGH PERFORMER”“HIGH PERFORMER”“HIGH PERFORMER”

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Armando Barrera Vice-Chairman

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Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez

“COMMUNITY SERVICE “COMMUNITY SERVICE “COMMUNITY SERVICE MEMBER OF THE YEAR”MEMBER OF THE YEAR”MEMBER OF THE YEAR”

Martin Martinez

Operation Revenues

Tenant Revenue $628,379

Grants $4,727,275

Other Revenue $192,826

Total Operating revenue $5,548,480

Operating Expenses

Administrative Expenses $1,407,646

Ordinary Maintenance & Opera-tions

$993,216

Housing Assistance Payments $88,836

Protective Services $97,590

Tenant Services $84,551

Utilities $155,308

General Expenses $155,308

Total Operating Expenses $5,671,302

Operating Income (Loss) ($122,822)

Interest Expense ($11,699)

Depreciation Expense (non-cahsh)

($326,530)

Extraordinary items $0

Excess (Deficiency) Operating Revenue

$461,051

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31,2014 (UNAUDITED)

Assets

Current Assets $2,127,218

Capital Assets (net) $6,091,866

Other Assets $0

Total Assets $8219,084

Liabilities and Net Assets

Current Liabilities $599,700

Noncurrent Liabilities $509,944

Total Liabilities $1,109,644

Net Assets $84,551

Invested in Capital Assets, net of related Debt $5,281,230

Restricted Net Assets $387,912

Unrestricted Net Assets $1,440,298

Total Net Assets $7,109,440

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $8,219,084

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31,2014 (UNAUDITED)

220 S. 25th St. Edinburg

50 units – 25 elderly, 25 family Formed in 1964 Tito Galvan Community Center On-site playground Coin-operated Laundromat

504 N. 22nd St. Edinburg

98 Units Formed in 1949 Andy Borglin Community Center Coin-operated Laundromat On-site Head Start Program Center Oscar Diaz Gymnasium

69 units – 34 elderly, 35 family Formed in 1979 A Vision For You (On-site counseling services) Kara Shearer Learning Center

900 S. Veteran’s Blvd. Edinburg

1200 N. 1st St., Edinburg

76 units Formed in 1971 Estella L. Trevino Community Center On-site Head Start Center Basketball court/pavilion Coin-operated Laundromat

900 N. 1st St., Edinburg

74 units Formed in 1971 Sam Risica Community Center On-site Boys & Girls Club Center Basketball court/pavilion Coin-operated Laundromat

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To fight hunger in children out of school during the summer, To fight hunger in children out of school during the summer,

the Edinburg Consolidated School District provided students at the Edinburg Consolidated School District provided students at

EHA’s Lantana Development with breakfast and lunch meals EHA’s Lantana Development with breakfast and lunch meals

during the Public Housing Sumer Program.during the Public Housing Sumer Program.

Alvety Tuma, Ruben Lara and Elva Trevino all EHA residents Alvety Tuma, Ruben Lara and Elva Trevino all EHA residents

received scholarships from the Southwest Regional Council of received scholarships from the Southwest Regional Council of

the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment

Officials in May 23, 2014.Officials in May 23, 2014.

Several Board Members including Vice Chairman Armando Several Board Members including Vice Chairman Armando

Barrera and Executive Director Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez Barrera and Executive Director Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez

received awards from Texas Southwest NAHRO in August, received awards from Texas Southwest NAHRO in August,

2014.2014.

More than 500 kids received toys this Christmas thanks to the More than 500 kids received toys this Christmas thanks to the

collaboration of community partners during EHA’s 2nd Annual collaboration of community partners during EHA’s 2nd Annual

Toy Drive. The toy drive’s success resulted in a surplus of toys that Toy Drive. The toy drive’s success resulted in a surplus of toys that

were later donated by the EHA’s Youth Leadership Association to were later donated by the EHA’s Youth Leadership Association to

immigrant refugee children in Sacred Heart Church.immigrant refugee children in Sacred Heart Church.

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” ― -John Holmes

910 S. Sugar Road Edinburg, Texas 78539

Phone: (956) 383 3839

FAX: (956) 380 6308 www.edinburgha.org