Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Section 8 Waiting List Status: Opening Soon Tempe, Arizona

City of Tempe Housing Housing Authority 
3500 S. Rural Road, 2nd Floor 
TempeMaricopa CountyAZ

480-350-8950 http://www.tempe.gov/housing



 Section 8 Waiting List Status: Opening Soon

Affordable Housing Online is tracking the status of the City of Tempe Housing Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List. This is what we know as of our most recent update on August 12th, 2016.
The City of Tempe Housing Authority (CTHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list isopening soon, from September 1, 2016 at 12:00 pm, until September 15, 2016 at 12:00 pm MT. It was last open for one month from April 2015 until May 2015, and prior to that in April 2011.

Tempe, AZ is about 10 miles east of Phoenix, AZ.

Please note: 

  • Although Tempe, AZ is in the Mountain Time Zone, it does not participate in Daylight Savings Time, so the current time in that area is the same as the Pacific Time Zone, rather than the Mountain Time Zone.
  • This waiting list has preferences. This means that applicants who qualify for these preferences will receive assistance before applicants who do not. Because of these preferences, applicants who do not qualify may have a longer wait to receive assistance.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application that will be available on the CTHA website. Computers, tablets and smart phones may be used to access the application. The application will be available in English and Spanish.

If an applicant does not have access to the Internet, they can use a friend or family member's computer/device, one at a local library, or one at the following locations (contact the facility for office hours):

  • Cahill Senior Center, 715 W. 5th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281, (480) 858-2420.
  • Westside Multi-Generational Center, 715 W. Fifth Street, Tempe, AZ 85281, (480) 858-2400.
  • Escalante Library Resource Center, 2150 E. Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281, (480) 350-5800.
  • Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 350-5500.
  • North Tempe Library Resource Center, 555 N. Bridalwreath St., Tempe, AZ 85281, (480) 350-5200.
  • North Tempe Multi-Generational Center, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St., Tempe, AZ 85281, (480) 858-6500.
Disabled applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application must call the CTHA office at (480) 350-8950/TTY (800) 842-4681; or visit the office, located at 3500 S. Rural Road, Suite 202, Tempe, AZ 85282, from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday-Thursday, before September 1, 2016.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Involuntarily displaced by federal or local government action, homeless in the City of Tempe, reside in the City of Tempe, working or hired to work in City of Tempe, extremely low income households. Further explanation of each preference can be found on the public notice here.

Applicants will receive a confirmation number after submitting their application. It is important to print and keep this information in a safe, easy to access place.
Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.


For more information, read the CTHA public notice, visit the CTHA website, or call the office at (480) 350-8950.


Hawaii Public Housing Authority Section 8 Waiting List Status: Open

Hawaii Public Housing Authority (Section 8 Office) 
1002 North School Street 
HonoluluHonolulu CountyHI

808-832-6040 http://www.hpha.hawaii.gov/

Section 8 Waiting List Status: Open

Affordable Housing Online is tracking the status of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (Section 8 Office) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List. This is what we know as of our most recent update on August 16th, 2016.
Please note: The Hawaii Public Housing Authority Section 8 HCV program covers Honolulu County, HI.


The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Project-Based Voucher and Non-Elderly Disabled waiting lists are currently open on a limited basis, from August 16, 2016 at 12:01 am, until August 18, 2016 at 11:59 pm HT.
Please note: 

  • According to the HPHA, "applications will be accepted from eligible applicants with the following preferences: 1) Homeless; 2) Victims of domestic violence; or 3) Involuntarily displaced."
  • This waiting list was scheduled to open some time in November 2015, but was pushed back to a later date.
To apply, complete the online pre-application here. The pre-application is available in 12 languages. Computers, tablets and mobile phones may be used to access the pre-application, but not all operating systems are supported.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application must contact the HPHA before August 18, 2016.

The following documentation is required when submitting the pre-application: Name, date of birth, Social Security Number, yearly gross income of all members of the household. 

Applicants will receive a confirmation number after submitting the pre-application. Keep this number in a safe, easy to access place.

Applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the pre-application is received. Persons placed on the waiting list will receive notice if they were placed on the waiting list about 30 days after the waiting list closes.

Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.

For more information, visit the HPHA website, or call the office at (808) 832-6040.

Tuscaloosa Housing Authority Section 8 Waiting List Status: Open

Tuscaloosa Housing Authority 
2117 Jack Warner Parkway NE, #2 
TuscaloosaTuscaloosa CountyAL

205-758-6619 http://www.tuscaloosahousing.org/


 Section 8 Waiting List Status: Open

Affordable Housing Online is tracking the status of the Tuscaloosa Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List. This is what we know as of our most recent update on August 15th, 2016.
Please note: The Tuscaloosa Housing Authority covers Tuscaloosa County, AL.

The Tuscaloosa Housing Authority (THA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open, from August 15, 2016 at 8:00 am, until August 17, 2016 at 12:00 pm CT.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Complete the online application here.
  2. Pick up an application at the Bethel Baptist Church, located at 3003 25th St., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. 
Once the paper application has been completed, it must be mailed to the THA office, at 2117 Jack Warner Pkwy NE #2, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 by August 26, 2016. Applications must be postmarked before August 26, 2016, or it will not be accepted. Hand delivered applications will not be accepted.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application can call (205) 758-6619.

Copies of the following documents are required when submitting the application: Government issued photo ID, Social Security Number, income verification, birth certificate for all household members.

Applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.


Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.

For more information, read the THA public notice, visit the THA website, or call the office at (205) 758-6619.

New York State Homes and Community Renewal Section 8 Waiting List Status: Open

New York State Homes and Community Renewal 
25 Beaver Street 
New YorkNew York CountyNY

212-480-7221 http://www.nyshcr.org/



 Section 8 Waiting List Status: Open

Affordable Housing Online is tracking the status of the New York State Homes and Community Renewal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List. This is what we know as of our most recent update on July 27th, 2016.
Please note: New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) manages 43 organizations that provide the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program in the state of New York. A list of all organizations that operate on behalf of the NYHCR can be found here. Please view waiting list information for each office below. We will update this page as more information becomes available.

Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.

For more information, visit the NYSHCR website.

The Rural Ulster Preservation Company covers the Counties of Greene and Ulster, NY.

The Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO) Greene County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open, from July 18, 2016 until August 31, 2016 at 4:30 pm ET. It was last open in November 2014, and prior to that in 2011.

Please note: Although this housing authority covers both Greene and Ulster County, NY, the public notice for this opening specifically states that the Greene County waiting list is open, and does not mention Ulster County. We have left a message with the RUPCO office to confirm if this opening is for Ulster County as well, and will update this page when more information becomes available.

To apply, download and print the application online. The application is available in English and Spanish.Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed or hand delivered to the RUPCO office, located at 408 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 pm on the closing date.


Applicants who require assistance filling out the application can visit the Catskill Community Center, located at 334 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414 on July 25, 2016, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm; and on August 31, 2016, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.

500 applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

Applicants must inform the RUPCO of any application updates in writing. 

For more information, read the RUPCO public notice, visit the RUPCO website, or call the office at (518) 943-5170.

The Subsidy Services Bureau covers the Counties of Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, NY.

The Subsidy Services Bureau (SSB) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It is not known when the waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

As of April 2015, the SSB stated on its NYSHCR web page that there are currently many households on the waiting list and there are no plans to reopen this waiting list in the near future.

For more information, call the SSB office at (212) 480-6672.

Please note: New York, NY is also covered by the New York City Housing Authority and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Please click the links for other affordable housing opportunities in that area.

The Community Development Corporation of Long Island covers Suffolk County, NY and manages a separate waiting list for the Town of Smithtown Planning and Community Development Department.

The Community Development Corporation of Long Island (CDCLI) Suffolk County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for nearly two weeks in November 2015, and prior to that in 2008. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

For more information, visit the CDCLI website, or call the office at (631) 471-1215.

The Putnam County Housing Corporation (PCHC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open in March 2015. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

For more information, call the PCHC office at (845) 225-8493, Ext. 211.

CVR New York covers Westchester County, NY.

The CVR New York (CVRNY) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open in September 2011. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

For more information, visit the CVRNY website, or call the office at (914) 995-2415.

Waterbury Housing Authority Section 8 Waiting List Status: Open

 

Waterbury Housing Authority 
2 Lakewood Road 
WaterburyNew Haven CountyCT

203-596-2640 http://wtbyha.com/

Section 8 Waiting List Status: Open

Affordable Housing Online is tracking the status of the Waterbury Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List. This is what we know as of our most recent update on August 15th, 2016.
The Waterbury Housing Authority (WHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open, from August 15, 2016 at 8:30 am, until August 17, 2016 at 4:30 pm ET. It was last open in November 2012.

Waterbury, CT is about 20 miles north of New Haven, CT.

To apply, complete the online application here.

There are no preferences.

2,000 applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.

For more information, visit the WHA website, or call the office at (203) 596-2640.

 Public Housing Waiting List Status

Affordable Housing Online is tracking the status of the Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting Lists. This is what we know as of our most recent update August 2nd, 2016.
The Waterbury Housing Authority (WHA) is not accepting public housing waiting list applications at this time. 

Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.

For more information, visit the WHA website, or call the office at (203) 596-2640

Section 8 Waiting List Status: Open - Orange New Jersey

East Orange Housing Authority 
160 Halsted Street 
East OrangeEssex CountyNJ

973-766-8896 http://www.eoha.org/



 Section 8 Waiting List Status: Open

Affordable Housing Online is tracking the status of the East Orange Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List. This is what we know as of our most recent update on August 16th, 2016.
The East Orange Housing Authoriy (EOHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open, from August 15, 2016, until August 22, 2016 at 11:59 am ET. It was last open for one day in June 2015, and prior to that in November 2014.

Please note: This waiting list has preferences. This means that applicants who qualify for these preferences will receive assistance before applicants who do not. Because of these preferences, applicants who do not qualify may have a longer wait to receive assistance.

To apply, complete the online application here.

The following documentation is required: Name, gross income, address, Social Security Number, age, and sex of all household members.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Requiring relocation or redevelopment, displaced by government action or natural disaster, living or working in East Orange, elderly, disabled.

Applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, after sorting preferences.

Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.
For more information, visit the EOHA website, or call the office at (973) 766-8896 during normal office hours.

 Public Housing Waiting List Status : Open

Affordable Housing Online is tracking the status of the East Orange Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting Lists. This is what we know as of our most recent update June 5th, 2015.
The Housing Authority of the City of East Orange (HACEO) is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for elderly/near elderly/disabled individuals.

Please note: The public housing waiting list for families is currently closed.

The HACEO offers three public housing communities with 241 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.

To apply, follow this link for the online application.

Once the application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation number. Please write the number down for future reference.

No preferences were noted.

More information can be found by visiting the HACEO website at http://www.eoha.org/, or by calling 973-766-8896 during normal office hours.

Section 8 Waiting List Status: Opening Soon

Hammond Housing Authority 
1402 173rd Street 
HammondLake CountyIN

219-989-3265 http://www.hammondhousing.org/




 Section 8 Waiting List Status: Opening Soon

Affordable Housing Online is tracking the status of the Hammond Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List. This is what we know as of our most recent update on August 5th, 2016.
The Hammond Housing Authority (HHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is opening soon, on August 31, 2016 at 9:00 am CT. This waiting list will be open indefinitely. It was last open in March 2014, and prior to that in 2011 and 2009.

Hammond, IN is about 25 miles south of Chicago, IL

Please note: 

  • This waiting list will close once 1,000 applications are submitted. This waiting list may close soon after it opens.
  • There are cases of applicants flooding the website as soon as a scheduled online waiting list opens, causing the website to crash for a period of time. If the website is down, it will eventually be back up to accept applications.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application that will be available on the HHA website.

Disabled applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application must sent a request in writing at least seven days before the waiting list opens to:

Hammond Housing Authority
HCV Waiting List-Reasonable Accommodation
1402 - 173rd Street
Hammond, IN 46324

Applicants placed on the waiting list will receive notification within 120 days of the application submission by mail.

Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.

For more information, read the HHA public notice, visit the HHA website, or call the office at (219) 989-3265.


 Public Housing Waiting List Status : Open

Affordable Housing Online is tracking the status of the Hammond Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting Lists. This is what we know as of our most recent update May 22nd, 2015.
The Hammond Housing Authority (HHA) is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for senior/disabled individuals.

Please Note: They are only accepting applications for studio apartments.

The HHA offers two public housing communities:
1. Turner Park is a family community ranging in size from 2 to 4 bedrooms.
2. Hubert Humphrey Hi-Rise is a 118 unit senior/disabled community, ranging in size from studios to 1 bedrooms.

To apply for public housing please visit the HHA office to pick up an application, located at 1402 173rd St., Hammond, IN, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 am-11:00 am and 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

Once the application has been completed it can be hand delivered to the address listed above, between the hours of 8:00 am and 11:00am, and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

No preferences were noted.

More information can be found by visiting the HHA website at http://www.hammondhousing.org/5001.html, or by calling 219-989-3265, between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm.


Your Past is Not Your Future

Many persons have had extensive negative experiences throughout their lives. Perhaps they grew up in a divided or troubled family or hung around with the wrong people in the neighborhood when they were growing up.


Some people, unfortunately, go on to commit crimes and are eventually incarcerated for a number of years. Others have experienced physical as well as emotional abuse, depression, or other serious challenges along the way.



Perhaps you have not experienced any of the above, and your life may be relatively peaceful when compared to the above situations. Nevertheless, there is a likely chance that you have faltered in a number of areas up until now, and those failures may have weighed considerably upon you and kept you from realizing your goals.



Many people unfortunately let their past mistakes (as well as past experiences that were outside of their control) determine their present and future experiences. They dwell on the past problems instead of looking for future solutions. Always remember that many people have gone through the same experiences that you have had and have come out on the other side to experience success.



It is crucial that you remember this: where you're headed to is more important than where you've been.



The first step in experiencing real change in your life is to accept responsibility for your actions as difficult as this may be. So many people go through their adult life continuing to make excuses for their mistakes and never accepting complete responsibility as adults. Once you accept responsibility, you'll realize that you have choices to make each and every single day, and these choices will determine the future course of your life.



You may want to deny responsibility so that you don't have to take the blame for your failures. At the same time, accepting responsibility can be scary because there is always the possibility that you will fail in any given endeavor. However, accepting responsibility can also be a liberating and empowering step in your journey towards success.



This is simply because accepting responsibility helps eliminate excuses and all the negative emotions that you may experience when you blame others for your problems. At the same time, it gives you control and allows you to make decisions that will improve your life. You don't need permission from anyone else to begin making the right decisions. This simple truth can be quite liberating and your first step towards success.




Friday, August 5, 2016

Is It Too Late to Launch the Creative Business of Your Dreams? (Nope!)


If you were to jump off a cliff and launch the creative venture of your dreams, what would it be? Would you make films? Exhibit and sell your art or photography? Write a book? Motivate, teach and educate from the stage?



The possibilities are endless. So are the excuses not to make it happen. 



How do I know? I've been there.




Two years ago I made the decision to close my successful creative management agency and pursue my passion for coaching creative professionals, full time. And it was one of the hardest decisions I've ever made. 



For months and months, I wrestled with doubt and fear. After all, the choice to follow my intuition flew in the face of all logic. My agency was my primary source of income and I had dedicated 10 years to building a roster of top talent, as well as great relationships with high quality clients. Was I really about to let all of that go to pursue what I knew I was meant to do?




For months, I listened to the logical voice. I tried to maintain and grow both businesses (crazy town). I even tried to merge both businesses into one (not one of my better ideas). But I knew, deep down, if I was going to fulfill my potential and have the impact I knew I could in the world, I had to make the leap.




Does any of this sound familiar?




If you're teetering on the edge of sticking with what you know and jumping off the cliff (or perhaps you've been unceremoniously pushed off), I'd like to share some tips on how to take back your power and make the transition as smoothly as possible.




1) Embrace uncertainty



EVERYONE feels like this at times, sometimes during the course of one day! I'd even go so far as to say it's what gives entrepreneurs our edge. Being OK with being uncomfortable is the key to taking action on your big ideas, even in the midst of that roller coaster ride.




2) Test it out





When I made the decision to close my agency and focus solely on my current business I had been running both businesses for 4 years. While it was far from big enough to sustain me entirely, I'd proven it was a viable business, there was a need for what I had to offer and I could build it, if I had the time to devote myself fully to it. If you have an existing business or job, it's great to build your dream business on the side, so you can maintain that security while you build. If you've found yourself out of a job, there's no shame in taking a part time gig to bring in income while you build. There are no extra points for stressing about making your mortgage payment or putting food on the table. 




3) Lean into your future




I recently learned this "Paint a Picture" exercise from executive coach, Cameron Herald. He recommends grabbing a pen and pencil (I know, you creative love this one already!) and simply visualizing what your new business would look like in 3 years. Let's use the example of the photographer. Who buys your art? Where do you exhibit? What are the press saying about your work? How much do your pieces sell for? Who else is involves in producing your art? Do you have a studio or staff? What does your studio look like? What is a typical day for you? Who works for you, and what does their day look like? And so on. Go to town on visualizing your dream, you can figure out "the how" later. 




4) Do your homework




One of the most valuable exercises I did during my career change was research my new industry and figure out where I fit in. How did other coaches, speakers, writers and business consultants differentiate themselves? Who were their ideal clients? How did they package and present their services? How did they market themselves? What did they charge and how? What was their brand image and voice like? What did their website look like? Getting really clear on the landscape will (a) help you figure out where you fit in and (b) inspire you with lots of new ideas. I LOVE seeing others do what I do really, really well. It means it can be done and it inspires me to come up with new ideas and test them out. Don't be afraid to model (not copy) what others are successfully doing. There are no prizes for re-inventing the wheel! 




5) Tell your story in a new way




Transition can be a rocky time. It's also the perfect time to challenge all the assumptions you have about yourself. Can you really be defined by the label you've worked under for the last however many years? Does your resume really do justice to the unique blend of expertise, experiences, influences, successes (and yes, failures) that make you, uniquely you? This is your story, so why not tell it the way you want people to hear it? It means being transparent, sharing your vision freely and inviting others to join you (I know, scary!), but your audience will respect you for putting yourself out there and engage with you on an entirely new level. 




6) Hang out where your ideal clients are




Chances are, if you're launching a new venture, or entering into a new industry, your ideal client profile will change too. Find out where your ideal clients hang out and go fish where the fish are. Show up regularly. Start building relationships. Reach out to organizations that serve your community and offer your services (which gives your greater exposure). Before long, you'll have a dynamic network of prospects, collaborators, clients and referral partners to support you as you grow.




7) Get support




Venturing into uncharted territory isn't for the faint hearted and the more support you have the better. You WILL have bumpy days/weeks/months, as well as the GREAT times when you start to really fly. A good accountability buddy, mastermind group, or coach will be there for all of it. 




8) Get inspired by the AMAZING creators who found their calling (and success) later in life.




Here are a few to get you started: 
- Louise Bourgeois reached her greatest artistic success in her seventies and eighties. 
- Vincent Van Gogh had his first exhibition at age 32. 
- Vera Wang was a figure skater and journalist before entering the fashion industry at age 40. 
- Julia Child wrote her first cookbook when she was 50, launching her career as a celebrity chef. 
- Anna Mary Robertson Moses, better known as Grandma Moses, began her painting career at 78.

If you're ready to jump off the cliff, but would like some help building that plane, take action on these 8 tips! Your new life is waiting!

Guest Author: Justine Clay