President Barack Obama talks with introducer Alyssa Cole backstage before he delivers remarks at the Anschutz Sports Pavilion at the University of Kansas in Law- rence, Kansas, Jan. 22, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Little Free Libraries If you have visited Edgewood Homes recently you might have noticed two new “houses.” These are not bird houses, they are Little Free Libraries and they were installed in honor of Carrie Lindsey, former Director of Resident Services. One is located in front of Resident Services and the other near the Huppee Community Facility, #150. A Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back an- other book to share. You can, too! NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS LDCHA RESIDENT SERVICES JULY/AUGUST 2015 Employment pg. 2 Homeownership pg. 3 New Staff pg. 2 Current Calendar pg. 4-5 Youth Program pg. 6 Special Events pg. 7 IN THIS EDITION Much of Lawrence was excited when President Barack Obama visited on January 22nd. LDCHA tenant Alyssa Cole had the unique opportunity to introduce Mr. Obama before his speech at the University of Kansas. When asked about the experience, Alyssa replied, “It was wonderful to get to meet and speak with the President. . . . It was nice to know that someone acknowledged my hard work and that made me more determined to complete the goals that I have for myself.” “Alyssa brought presidential attention to the issues affecting working, low-income families including childcare and education concerns. We are so happy to have assisted her with meeting her goals,” added Heather Odell, Director of Resident Services. Congratulations Alyssa! Welcome President Obama
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President Barack Obama talks with introducer Alyssa Cole backstage before he
delivers remarks at the Anschutz Sports Pavilion at the University of Kansas in Law-
rence, Kansas, Jan. 22, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Little Free Libraries
If you have visited Edgewood
Homes recently you might
have noticed two new
“houses.” These are not bird
houses, they are Little Free
Libraries and they were
installed in honor of Carrie
Lindsey, former Director of
Resident Services. One is
located in front of Resident
Services and the other near
the Huppee Community
Facility, #150.
A Little Free Library is a box full
of books where anyone may
stop by and pick up a book
(or two) and bring back an-
other book to share. You can,
too!
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS LDCHA RESIDENT SERVICES
J U L Y / A U G U S T 2 0 1 5
Employment pg. 2
Homeownership pg. 3
New Staff pg. 2
Current Calendar pg. 4-5
Youth Program pg. 6
Special Events pg. 7
IN THIS EDITION
Much of Lawrence was excited when President Barack
Obama visited on January 22nd. LDCHA tenant Alyssa Cole
had the unique opportunity to introduce Mr. Obama before
his speech at the University of Kansas.
When asked about the experience, Alyssa replied, “It was
wonderful to get to meet and speak with the President. . . . It
was nice to know that someone acknowledged my hard
work and that made me more determined to complete the
goals that I have for myself.”
“Alyssa brought presidential attention to the issues affecting
working, low-income families including childcare and
education concerns. We are so happy to have assisted her
with meeting her goals,” added Heather Odell, Director of
Resident Services.
Congratulations Alyssa!
Welcome President Obama
2 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS • JULY/AUGUST 2015
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Did you know the Resident Services Department Publishes a Jobs Board?
Searching through various websites and newspapers can add unneeded stress to your
job search. Every week Steve Mutz publishes the Resident Services Jobs Board. This is a
comprehensive listing of jobs throughout the area. It can be found online at http://
www.ldcha.org/rso/documents/jobsboard.pdf or Steve can email it to you every
week. If interested, contact Steve at 842-1533 or email him at [email protected].
Getting into the Healthcare Industry July 15, 10-11:00 am at the RSO Computer Lab
Have you thought about starting a career in the healthcare industry? If so this is the
workshop for you. Steven will discuss the many health care, PCA, nursing, and home
health jobs available in Lawrence, as well as how to begin a healthcare career.
Participants will also learn where and how to look for funding sources (grants,
scholarships) to get financial help to go back to school.
Good Bye and Good Luck, Michael! That’s all folks! My term as an AmeriCorps member at the
Resident Services Office is ending on July 31st. It has been a
wonderful opportunity meet and work with all of you! I wish
you all the best. I hope to continue teaching and helping
people in the future and continuing my studies at KU.
Enroll Now at the Peaslee Technical Center
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 3
HOMEOWNERSHIP
Homeownership Workshop 6:30—8:00pm at the Huppee Community Facility, #150 in Edgewood
July 16: Lawrence Land Trust Is a Tenants to Homeowners house the
right fit for you?
August 20: Habitat for Humanity Is a Habitat house the right fit for
you?
Call Ashley Woolsey or Heather Odell—842-1533—to register or for
more information.
New Faces at the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority
Brett Pittenger recently joined the Program and Property Man-
agement department as the Property Coordinator and HQS
Inspector.
I was born and raised in Baldwin, Kansas. I recently married my
beautiful wife Charley Jo. In my spare time I am an avid out-
doors man. I love fishing, hunting, and anything sports related.
Welcome to the team, Brett!
Hello! I am Lesa West and will be at the Resident Services Office
from 9-5 every Tuesday and am available for private, home-
based meetings during this time. Please consider me as a re-
source for defining and meeting personal goals. What does a
home meeting look like? It is 30 minutes to an hour and is spent
defining, categorizing, prioritizing, and practicing goals and skills
around life management, parenting, organization, and personal
skills. My background is in family therapy and parent education
and I LOVE what I do. It is a real privilege for me to be invited to
share in your journey and welcomed into your home. Thank you
so much and I very much look forward to meeting you all! Call