Waite Rug Place: Now taking Applications

Click HERE for information on Waite Rug Place through Oshkosh Winnebago County Housing Authority

FSS August 2018 Newsletter

It’s a Party! We had another FSS graduation party on July 27th.  This participant ran her credit report, tracked her spending,
made a budget, met with FISC for financial management, maintained a budget for 3 months, found reliable childcare for her baby,
updated her resume and found full time employment as a victim advocate. She now receives healthcare benefits through her employer and is providing a great life for her daughter.
She graduated with $1600.98!! Congratulations!!


We also had another FSS graduation on July 11th, 2018. She worked with WIA to take a career assessment, met with a career counselor to overcome a challenging work history,
created a resume and cover letter, updated her computer skills, worked with an agency to gain soft skills, and obtained and maintained full time employment. She increased her
self-confidence and marketability when she completed her FVTC receptionist academy certificate. She also worked on her financial management by attending Money
Conference, meeting with FISC, tracking her expenses and developing and maintaining her budget. She increased her credit score from 428 to 657.   The  most amazing
accomplishment was her ability to develop a healthy support system. She started to take better care of herself and things started to happen.  She graduates with $13,130.52!! Congratulations!!


Enjoy the rest of this newsletter by clicking HERE! Call me at 920-424-1470 x133 if you have any questions! Don’t let the summer stop you from meeting your goals!!!
                       
Happy Summer!!!


Kay Hinton
FSS Coordinator
Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority

June 2018 FSS Newsletter

Check out the FSS June 2018 Newsletter HERE.   Just a few important highlights: 

Graduation:  We have an  FSS graduation on 6/20 at 11 am 600 Merritt Ave, Oshkosh.  This FSS participant has worked very hard during her time in the FSS program.  She  enrolled in DVR, found a better fitting job, took computer classes to better her employability, improved her financial management skills, continues to meet with her Winnebago County Tutor, and has been able to set up an emergency fund for future needs.  She will be graduating with almost $2500 in her FSS escrow account.  Please join me on June 20^th to celebrate her success. 

FSS Connection Meeting:  Deb Sommerhalder, owner of the Inner Sun Yoga Studio, has graciously agreed to come and show us some yoga moves, singing bowls demonstration and other new exciting techniques to rejuvenate and heal.  Join us at  our June 11^th  FSS connection group meeting in the TV lounge at 9 am :  600 Merritt Ave, Oshkosh.  Please wear comfy clothes and  have some fun with us.  PS You won’t get too sweaty so no need to change clothes.  Please RSVP by June 7^th so I have enough treats and space for us.  J 

Back to School Fair Referrals:  Referrals are due to me by July 6^th.  Just a few more referrals left.    See page 14 in the newsletter for more details.  The fair is August 16^th at Oshkosh North High School. 

Have a great June! 

 

May 2018 FSS Newsletter

Please check out the Family Self Sufficiency Newsletter  for May 2018.  Do you need help with school supplies?  Do you need help finding a job?  See the resources in this newsletter Click Here!!

Housing Choice Voucher Program

Our Waitlist has reopened!
 

 The Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority will begin accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher program effective March 5, 2017.

 Vouchers are awarded by a random number draw.  The date of application is not a key criteria and any household’s active application will have an equal chance of being selected under the process whether they’ve waited a month or a year.

A household’s subsidy is based on thirty percent of their income.  The Authority accesses HUD funds to pay much of the difference between that 30% and the actual rent for a modest rental dwelling.  All units under the program must pass initial and annual inspections as safe, decent and sanitary before the Authority will enter into a contract with the property owner. 

Applicants are screened for eligibility based on income, legal immigration status and ineligibility based on violent criminal or drug-related histories.  Federal regulations continue to require that assistance be directed to elderly and disabled persons and families with children.   The Voucher program can serve up to 413 households.

 Applications and instructions can be completed, anytime, by accessing the Housing Authority website: www.ohawcha.org, or a paper application is available for persons requesting a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, at the Authority’s offices at 600 Merritt Ave, Oshkosh.  To request a mailing, or obtain additional information, call 920 424-1450.  

It is expected that local, eligible disabled households will be offered assistance as soon as processing allows.  Subsequent drawings will occur as utilization and remaining funds allow.  

 

Actively Seeking Applicants!

September 26 Ground Breaking for the Cumberland Community Center

Please join us May 7th for our Open House!!

Winnebago County Housing Authority Application now online

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! 

 

Winnebago County Housing Authority application can now be completed  online

 

as of April 7,2016.   Please go to www.oshkosh.housingmanager.com  

 

or www.ohawcha.org and look for the logo of Apply Online.   

 

Please spread the word! 

 

If you have any questions, please call  Kay at 920-424-1470 ext 133. 

Renovated Riverside Apts OPEN HOUSE

The Oshkosh / Winnebago County Housing Authority is renovating our units at the Riverside Apartments at 101 N. 2nd St, Winneconne.

You are invited for an OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, October 24th, 11am – 2pm. Tour a completely remodeled apartment. Partake in refreshments and enjoy the new view.

Contact:
www.ohawcha.org
920-424-1470 x 133
Or anner@ohawcha.org

Affordable Housing Dwindles As Need Grows - Tonight's Talk of the Nation

Talk of the Nation on National Public Radio will be hosting a show on public housing programing in the wake of Atlanta Housing Authority opening their waiting list. If you’d like to hear a national overview of program perceptions this should be an interesting and valuable show.

Here is the link to the Talk of the Nation story on low-income housing:
www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129233128

Audio for this story from Talk of the Nation will be available at approx. 6:00 p.m. ET tonight.

About the show:

Affordable Housing Dwindles As Need Grows - August 16, 2010

Guests: Dean Faust, Adjunct Professor Of Journalism, Emory University; Linda Couch, Senior Vice President For Policy, National Low Income Housing Coalition

Overview: Funding for low-income housing has been falling for years. And nationwide, many public housing units have been torn down. The wait for housing vouchers in some cities can now last a decade, just as the recession has left more Americans struggling to pay the rent.

Employment Opportunity with HA

Property/Program Manager - Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority

If you enjoy working with people and can sustain excellent customer relations this could be a new position for you. Responsibilities include: interviewing applicants and clients, verifying eligibility, determining rent subsidy, tenant accounting and monitoring leases, while working with community agencies. Property management or program administration helpful, but we will train the right person. Starting salary $16.00 per hour, plus excellent benefits.

If interested send cover letter and resume to: Personnel Director, P.O. Box 397, Oshkosh, WI, 54903-0397, fax: 424-1474.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Four Bedroom Housing Notice

THE WINNEBAGO COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY IS CURRENTLY PROCESSING ALL 4-BEDROOM APPLICATIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN OSHKOSH


4-Bedroom Units include:

*Well-Maintained Single Family Home and Side-By-Side Duplexes

*Garage *Yard *Stove & Refrigerator *Washer & Dryer Hookups

*Rent is based on income. (Approximately 30% of income)


For more information or an application, call the Oshkosh and Winnebago County Housing Authority at 920-424-1470 extension 133, or extension 114, or visit www.ohawcha.org.