Denita Johnson

This document provides an overview of the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA), detailing its mission to provide quality affordable housing and opportunities to eligible Stark County residents. It outlines SMHA's governance structure, business model, and economic impact, including employment and financial contributions. The document describes various housing programs such as Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Assisted Housing, and several Special Programs. It also highlights resident services, including scholarships, wellness programs, and initiatives for self-sufficiency, aimed at supporting the community it serves.

This strategic plan outlines the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority's mission to provide eligible residents of Stark County with decent, safe, and affordable housing, and to contribute to nourishing neighborhoods through public and private partnerships. The plan is structured around five strategic directions: strengthening housing stock and supply, providing a high-quality resident experience, enhancing SMHA's community impact and influence, reinforcing organizational infrastructure, and fortifying financial infrastructure. The overall vision is to establish SMHA as a premier housing provider, championing an improved quality of life for its residents and the Stark County community.