Greenville Housing Authority

Come out and learn more about our 2026 Summer Camp! Don't miss out on the refreshments and door prizes!

Show your artistic skills by April 4, 2025! Contact Tiesha Long-Program Coordinator(phone 252-329-4076 or email [email protected])

Are you proud of where you live? Well express yourself through art:

**Deadline for submission is May 19, 2025.**
As part of NAHRO's Housing America campaign, a poster contest is held each year for children living in affordable housing owned or administered by NAHRO member agencies.
Posters reflect the national theme "What Home Means to Me." The contest is a collaborative effort of NAHRO's local and state chapters, regional chapters, and national NAHRO.
Carolinas Council of Housing Redevelopment & Code Officials (CCHRCO) will accept all submissions to this contest. Please see (and distribute to pertinent staff) all attached material concerning the contest.
We will select a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner for each category:
• Elementary (K to 5th)
• Middle School (6th to 8th)
• High School (9th to 12th)

CONTACT TIESHA LONG -Program Coordinator for more information(phone-252-329-4076 or email [email protected])

2025 A. GOODSON, JR. SCHOLARSHIP - GENERAL CONDITIONS

FUNDING FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP WILL ONLY BE APPLIED AS FOLLOWS:

1. The applicant must enroll in an accredited school of higher learning, meaning a community college, university, vocational school, or technical school in the United States. This one-time scholarship will be sent directly to the school of higher learning where you will be enrolled. The funds may be used for tuition, books, and room & board costs.

2. If the student does not attend or utilize the scholarship or part thereof, the scholarship will be refunded to ECAHRO.

REQUIREMENTS

1. All required information will be submitted in original form.
2. All required information must be typewritten.
3. All required information should be returned to the applicant’s housing authority.

REQUIRED INFORMATION

1. One letter from a School Official, Principal, Teacher, or Guidance Counselor
Briefly describe your (student) work ethic while in school.

2. One letter from the sponsoring Housing Authority outlining their reasons
for selecting the applicant to compete for this scholarship.

3. Two letters from two different individuals in the community not related to
you such as your minister, employer, youth director, coach, lawyer or
a business person or other professional person, dictating your character
outside of a school setting.

4. Certified Copy of your current transcript from your High School or alternative
school of higher learning.

5. An Essay containing a minimum of 200 and a maximum of 400 words
(must be typewritten) describing your experience living in assisted housing and
how it has contributed to your ambitions, goals, and what you would
hope to contribute to society through obtaining a higher education.

6. One proper photo (digital or photo paper) suitable for publication.
NO PHOTO COPIES PLEASE

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CHECKLIST (ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETED APPLICATION)

£ COMPLETED APPLICATION
£ LETTER FROM SCHOOL OFFICIAL
£ LETTER FROM HOUSING AUTHORITY
£ TWO (2) REFERENCE LETTERS
£ CERTIFIED SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
£ ESSAY (200-400 WORDS)
£ PHOTO

 I have submitted a complete scholarship application with the required attachments.
 I understand that an incomplete application will not meet the eligibility requirements and will not be considered for this scholarship.
 I understand that if I am selected as a scholarship winner, I will be responsible for submitting the appropriate information for my scholarship to be paid directly to my educational institution.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT ____________________________________________
DATE ___________________________________
PROGRAM GUIDELINES

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

These guidelines are intended to cover the operations of the ECAHRO Scholarship program. Through this program, ECAHRO will make available scholarship funding to support and foster the educational pursuits of deserving residents of assisted housing being administered or managed by a Public Housing Authority. It is recognized that this endeavor directly supports the shared objective of enhancing the mobility and improvement of assisted housing residents.

2. FUNDING AMOUNTS

The members of ECAHRO will establish annual funding for the Scholarship Program through the budget process and by voting at regular business meetings. The ECAHRO Scholarship Committee may seek additional and alternative funding sources in addition to ECAHRO Funding. All additional funding for this purpose will be earmarked and used for the scholarships.

3. STATE ELIGIBILITY

Each dues-paying active Public Housing Authority member will be eligible for participation in the scholarship program, provided the Authority indicates its willingness to adhere to the adopted program guidelines.

4. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

The Scholarship Program intends to serve residents of publicly assisted housing through members of the Public Housing Authorities. An eligible recipient must be an immediate family member who resides in publicly assisted housing.

5. RECIPIENT SELECTION

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED AT A MINIMUM BY ECAHRO:
1. Fully promote the availability of the program;

2. Establish a system of administration within ECAHRO, which uses its designated scholarship committee;

3. Judge candidates based on academic achievement GPA OF 2.5 OR HIGHER, extracurricular activities, education/career goals;

4. Does not discriminate in any way based on race, s*x, age, or other factors not relevant to the primary program objectives;

5. Scholarship selection will be made annually with a twice (2) a year maximum option.

6. FUNDING METHOD, REPORTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELIGIBILITY

A. ECAHRO funding will be utilized to provide annual support for selected applicants.

B. To maintain eligibility, a recipient must maintain a passing grade acceptable to the university, college, vocational/technical, or business school in which the recipient is enrolled.

C. Only recognized accredited institutions of higher education may be utilized.

D. Public Housing Authorities are requested to encourage candidates to apply for scholarships.

E. Upon final selection and approval, the Scholarship Committee will submit a Request for Scholarship Funding to the Secretary/Treasurer of the Eastern Carolina Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. This should be done 45 - 60 days before the Fall or Spring semester commences. The Scholarship Committee will provide in this request that a direct payment be made to the named program /institution of higher learning.

7. PUBLICITY

Participating Public Housing Authorities will agree to take appropriate steps to publicize the Scholarship program. This may be done locally, including Eastern Carolina housing authorities and educational, vocational, and technical

The Scholarship Committee is pleased to forward to everyone the guidelines and application for the 2025 year. This year we will be awarding the following scholarships:
• Funded with help by: Triangle Community Foundation Endowment Fund
o Five CCHRCO scholarships for $1,000 per year for one year
• Funded with help by: Southeast Regional Council (SERC) of the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
o One SERC scholarship for $1,000 per year for one year
o One SERC scholarship for $1,500 per year for one year
Membership dues should be paid prior to application submission. Please be sure to read all the guidelines and instructions carefully and submit only complete applications. All supporting documents must be submitted with the application in order to be considered. Also, please do not forget your letter of sponsorship for the applicants.
Application Deadline: No later than Close of Business, Thursday, May 8, 2025
To view the full Scholarship guidelines and to apply, please click here: https://www.carolinascouncil.org/scholarship-program-guidelines
Sincerely,
Carolinas Council of Housing Redevelopment & Codes Officials

Scholarship Program Guidelines The Scholarship Committee is pleased to forward to everyone the guidelines and application for the 2024 year. This year we will be ...

The Housing Authority of the City of Greenville will be conducting a silent auction and accepting bids on vehicles and trailers that are part of the agency’s disposition inventory. Bids will be accepted beginning July 22, 2024 through August 22, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST. All vehicles and trailers are sold AS IS and WHERE IS as it is the responsibility of the buyer to have all purchased inventory picked up within (5) working days of purchase. Once the bids are opened and awarded based on the highest bidder, The buyer then has (5) days to respond by way of payment. Certified check or Money orders are the only acceptable methods of payment. NO cash or Personal checks will be accepted. Please note that all payments are made payable to : The Housing Authority of the City of Greenville. The entire vehicle disposition list consists of 11 vehicles and 3 trailers. To get additional information or to schedule a time to look at the vehicles, you may contact Percell Harris at (252)-329-4093 or (252) 902-4471(cell) or via email at [email protected] . You may also pick up a bid sheet at the Housing Authority of the City of Greenville located at 1103 Broad St. Greenville, NC. 27834. Thanks in advance for your interest in taking part in this Disposition Inventory Sale and we look forward to receiving your offers.

The Housing Authority of the City of Greenville will be conducting a silent auction and accepting bids on vehicles and trailers that are part of the agency’s disposition inventory. Bids will be accepted beginning April1, 2024, through April 30, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST. All vehicles and trailers are sold AS IS and WHERE IS as it is the responsibility of the buyer to have all purchased inventory picked up within (5) working days of purchase. Once the bids are opened and awarded based on the highest bidder, The buyer then has (5) days to respond by way of payment. Certified check or Money orders are the only acceptable methods of payment. NO cash or Personal checks will be accepted. Please note that all payments are made payable to : The Housing Authority of the City of Greenville. The entire vehicle disposition list consists of 11 vehicles and 3 trailers. To get additional information or to schedule a time to look at the vehicles, you may contact Percell Harris at (252)-329-4093 or (252) 902-4471(cell) or via email at [email protected] . You may also pick up a bid sheet at the Housing Authority of the City of Greenville located at 1103 Broad St. Greenville, NC. 27834. Thanks in advance for your interest in taking part in this Disposition Inventory Sale and we look forward to receiving your offers.