Christopher Baisden

The board discussed the Resident Council activities, including game nights and financial programs for residents. They also reviewed a Memorandum of Understanding for the St. Simons Radio Incorporated podcasting program for local youth and an initiative with Ebony Tree Farms involving environmental equity, food systems, and economic development for the community.

The meeting discussed the Hand in Hand of Glenn project, which aims to build 60 tiny homes to house the homeless in Glenn County. The project includes a community center for life skills training, computer skills, and technical skills. The costs, ongoing expenses, and funding for the project were discussed, including land costs, infrastructure, tiny homes, gardens, landscaping, and community center renovations. The project is seeking project-based vouchers and is working with BHA. The community has been involved through donations, volunteering, and partnerships with organizations like the hospital and college.

The Annual PHA Plan for the Brunswick Housing Authority outlines its mission, goals, and objectives for serving low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. Key strategic areas include improving the housing stock, assisting residents with homeownership and employment through programs like NACA, FSS, Jobs Plus, PACE, and Sea Island, and fostering economic and social self-sufficiency. The plan also focuses on community engagement, educational support, fair housing practices, including protections for victims of domestic violence, and continuous training. It addresses operational challenges and aims to expand opportunities through initiatives such as the VASH Voucher program and potential conversion under the HUD-RAD program, while also pursuing 'Move To Work' status.