Volume 20, Issue 7

JULY 2013

NEWS AND

NEIGHBORS Newport News Redevelopment

and Housing Authority

HOLIDAYS

OBSERVED

DUR ING THE

MONTH OF

JULY

July 4

Independence Day

Hurricane Preparedness

2

Rehabilitation Assistance

3

FREE Training Programs

4

Mitch’s Safety Corner 5

GED Information 6

Fatherhood Celebration 7

Food Bank Distribution Sites

8

Inside this issue:

You’re invited to Celebrate “National Neighborhood Network Week 2013”

Discover what is available in your community…

Marshall Courts Recreation Center 3301 Marshall Avenue

DOOR PRIZES will be available

See You There!!See You There!!See You There!!See You There!!

Receive Information On:

• Career Development • Employment Opportunities

• Health and Safety • Educational Opportunities

• Home Ownership

P A G E 2

MISSION

STATEMENT

The mission of the Newport

News Redevelopment and Hous-

ing Authority (NNRHA) is to

create affordable housing, via-

ble neighborhoods, and oppor-

tunities for self-sufficiency

that enhance the quality of life

for all citizens of Newport

News.

Important Notice for

all Residents

In an effort to ad-

dress Federal budget

cuts caused by se-

questration, NNRHA

offices will be closed

on the following days:

Friday, July 5

Monday, August 5

Tuesday, September 3

Friday, October 4

Friday, November 1

Monday, December 2

Water/Food

•At least one gallon of water per

person per day for at least 3-5

days

•Ready-to-eat canned meat,

fruits and vegetables

•Canned juices, boxed milk, soup

•Non-perishable, high energy

foods: nuts, peanut butter, jelly,

crackers, granola bars, etc.

•Food for infants and elderly

persons

Tool and Supplies

•Hand-crank or battery-operated

Radio Flashlight and extra bat-

teries

•First-aid kit

•Paper plates, cups and plastic

utensils

•Cash or travelers cheques

change

•Manual can opener, utility knife

•Map of area (for locating shelter

and evacuation routes)

•Matches in waterproof container

Sanitation

•Toliet paper, towelettes, soap,

hand sanitizer, liquid detergent,

feminine supplies, personal hy-

giene items, plastic garbage bags

and disinfectants

Clothing and Bedding

•Sturdy shoes or work boots

and rain gear

•Hat, work gloves and sunglasses

•Blankets or sleeping bags

Special Items

For Babies:

•Formula, diapers, bottles, pow-

dered milk and medications

For Adults

•Prescription and non-prescription

medication that are regularly

used, denture needs, contact

lenses and supplies, extra eye

glasses, hearing aid batteries

Keep copies of these records in

a waterproof, portable container

•Will, insurance policies, con

tracts, deeds, stocks and bonds

•Passports, Social Security cards,

immunization records

•Bank account and credit card

numbers

•Inventory of valuable household

goods, important telephone num-

bers

•Family records (birth, marriage,

death certificates)

P A G E 3

We all know the heartache and

devastation that drugs can bring

to our families.

REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE

If you or anyone you know and love is

affected by substance abuse help is available.

Program Name

Services Payment

Tidewater Area

Hot Line 459-8467

Narcotics Anonymous

No fees

Narcotics Anonymous

VA Regional Hot

Line 1-800-777-

1515

Support group for recovering sub-stance abusers

No fees

Hampton Roads Clinic Reflections

827-8430

Outpatient Counsel-ing I.V. Methadone

Maintenance 30-45 day Residen-

tial Facility

Sliding fee Scale Medicaid

Project Link 245-0217

Case management and coordination

services for prenatal abuser

Sliding fee Scale Medicaid

Al Anon/Alateen

1-888-425-2666

AA Hotline 595-1212

Support group Alco-holism-friends/

relatives and teens

12 Step Program

No fees

No fees

Peninsula Area

Help Line 875-9314

Narcotics Anonymous

No fees

During the hot summer months, many people look for

ways to beat the heat. There are several ways you

can keep your home cool and save money on your en-

ergy bills when it is hot outside.

▪ You may be able to enhance air conditioning with

the use of fans. Fans create breezes and move air

from one area to another. They also move heat

away from your body and help cool you by evapora-

ting sweat.

▪ Using fans during mild weather and at night can

save up to 50 percent in cooling costs and reduce

the need to use an air conditioner.

▪ When using an air conditioner, do not set the

thermostat lower than desired temperature. The

recommended temperature is 78 degrees.

▪ Using a fan with the air conditioner can help bet-

ter circulate the cooler air.

▪ Drink lots of water and wear short sleeved, loose,

light colored clothing.

▪ Make sure lights are turned off in unoccupied

rooms. Turn off tvs when no one is in the room

watching them. Put computers and monitors to

sleep when not in use.

BEAT THE HEAT...Summer Cooling Tips

The Family Investment Center would like to Con-

gratulate NNRHA residents Simone Wilkins,

Armon Tyler, Jasidri Lee, Yemya Hargraves,

Shane Johnson and Tiffany Fox for being select-

ed as 2013 SUMMER YOUTH LEADERS with

the Wickham Avenue Alliance Organization.

Much success to you all in this leadership endeav-

or!

P A G E 4

The Family Investment Center offers free training

in the following courses:

FREE TRAINING PROGRAMS

▪ Self-Paced Typing;

▪ Employability Skills

Workshops

▪ Resume’ Prep;

▪ Job Lead Asistance;

▪ Homeownership.

Family Investment

Center

600 C Ridley Circle

Newport News, VA

Monday thru

Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

757.928.3680

Important Numbers

Marshall/Orcutt 928-6181

Ridley/Lassiter 928-2690

Spratley House 928-2680

Ashe Manor 928-6187

Aqueduct 833-5700

Cypress Terrace 833-5720

Great Oak 591-3282

Oyster Point 269-4307

Phoenix Village 591-3282

Pinecroft 269-4300

Brighton 591-3280

Orcutt Townhomes 928-6187

Community Resources 928-6170

Family Investment Center 928-3680

Facilities East & North 247-0484/0485

PROGRAMA LIBRE DE INSTRUCCION

Centro de Trabajo Para la Familia ofierte los

cursos que sigue:

Centro de Trabajo Lunes-Viernes

Para La Familia 8 de la manana

600 C Ridley Circle 4:30 de la tarde

Newport News, VA 757-928-3680 757.928.3680

� Mecanografía;

� Habilidades de obrero;

� Ayuda con su resumen

y su entrevista;

� Como se encuentra

trabajo;

� Como encontrar y

poseer una casa.

Do You Have A

Job Interview?

Interviewing preparation is

available. Call the Family In-

vestment Center to make an

appointment. The number is

757.928-3680.

Family Investment Center

600 C Ridley Circle

Newport News, VA 23607

Summer Safety Tips

Summer time is play time. Kids are out of

school and outside playing ball, swimming,

biking and hiking. The summer also is a time

when children wind up in the emergency room

due to accidents, so it is important that par-

ents make sure children play safe.

Children should always wear helmets when

biking and skating and protective gear when

playing sports like baseball and soccer.

The summer sun is inviting, but it poses a

danger to your health. Sunburns, dehydration

and skin cancer can occur from over-

exposure to the sun’s heat and damaging ultra-

violet radiation.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services recommends limiting exposure to the

sun during the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00

p.m., as this will minimize exposure to harmful

ultraviolet radiation.

Good hydration is important, especially for

children and elderly. Prevent dehydration by

drinking cool water or mineral-rich sports

drinks before going outside and regularly while

you are outdoors.

BBQ grills should only be used outside in an

open area, well away from buildings and out

from under eaves or over hanging trees. Keep

children and pets away from grill area.

Fireworks can result in severe burns, scars and

disfigurement that can last a lifetime.

Should you have any safety or security questions

or concerns, contact Safety & Security at 928-

2660.

Tornadoes are funnel shaped clouds that

form under thunderclouds and contain rapid-

ly rotating air.

• Most tornadoes form from severe thun-

derstorms. Hurricanes can also produce

tornadoes.

• Tornado winds may exceed 300 miles

(480 kilometers) per hour.

• Tornadoes can lift cars, mobile homes,

and animals into the air.

• Tornadoes are sometimes called

"twisters."

• The damage path of a tornado is usually

less than 1600 feet wide.

• Most tornadoes move at less than 35

miles per hour.

• Most tornadoes last only a few minutes.

P A G E 5

A TENANT HOTLINE IS A FREE SER -

VICE FOR TENANTS L IVING IN PROP-

ERTIES OWNED AND MANAGED BY THE

NEWPORT NEWS REDEVELOPMENT AND

HOUSING AUTHORITY . WHEN FILING

A COMPLAINT , YOU MUST STATE YOUR

FULL NAME , ADDRESS , AND TELE -

PHONE NUMBER AND SPEAK AS SLOW-

LY AND CLEARLY AS POSSIBLE .

WE WILL CALL YOU BACK WITHIN 48 HOURS.

REGARDING YOUR CONCERNS.

THANK YOU.

P A G E 6

Starting on January 2, 2014 there will be a new GED® test. The current

version of the GED® test is expiring at the end of 2013 and your scores will expire too if you don’t finish and pass the test by then. To determine how you should prepare for the tests you can join us on:

July 19, 2013 @ 1 p.m.

version of the GED® test is expiring at

t

GED® test has provided a powerful second chance for millions of adults world-wide. Are you interested in a new job, career, or college classes?

Awareness Information you need to know

Tomorrow’s world demands education. Everyone deserves a chance to have a job they enjoy and the education they want. When you pass the test, you will open doors to new possibilities.

For more information contact: Family Investment Center

600-C Ridley Circle Newport News, VA 23607

757-928-3680

FREE Information on:

How the changes will affect you

Assessments

Official Practice Test

Convenient Location

Computer Lab Exercises

Prep Classes

And more

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

P A G E 7

On Wednesday, June 12, 2013 the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority hosted their 2nd

Annual Father’s Day Program at the Marshall Courts Recreation Center from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Father’s

Day 2013 is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fatherhood Initiative which seeks

to uplift the importance of having fathers involved in the lives of their children.

Father and children enjoyed the educational and social activities. Activities included a guest speaker, commu-

nity resources, health screenings, food and drinks.

The children also had the opportunity to make Father’s Day cards on the computer in our Neighborhood Net-

work Lab and each child had a photo taken with their father.

Partnering agencies included the Boys and Girls Club of Virginia Peninsula, The Family Center of Hope, Center

for Child and Family Services, Peninsula Worklink, Peninsula Health District, Big Brothers Big Sisters, WIC

Office and Hope In-Home Care and Planned Parenthood.

P A G E 8

East End

COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION FOR ALL SITES DELIVERY DATE

Ashe Manor Agape Hands Cathedral 757-247-0090 3rd Tuesday after 4 pm

Spratley House Christian Union Church 757-244-3819 2nd Thursday 12 noon –1 pm

Lassiter Courts A Road Ahead 757-245-6098 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am -1:30 pm

Ridley Place L.I.N.K. 757-595-1953 Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm

Marshall Courts L.I.N.K. 757-595-1953 Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm

Orcutt Townhomes L.I.N.K. 757-595-1953 Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm

North End

COMUNITY DISTRIBUTION FOR ALL SITES DELIVERY DATE

Aqueduct Kids Café, Foodbank 757-596-7188 2-3 times per week

Brighton Kid’s Café’ Foodbank 757-596-7188 Summer and Fall

Oyster Point Foodbank 757-596-7188 Summer and Fall

Cypress Terrace New Beech Grove Baptist Church 757-877-4114

United Way (757) 594-4636 for referral

Pinecroft Foodbank 757-596-7188 3rd Friday 11 am

The waiting list for housing assistance at the

Warwick SRO is open for single room occupancy

only.

Please call (757) 928-6060, Monday-Friday,

from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to schedule an ap-

pointment.

Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority

P. O. Box 797

Newport News, VA 23607 757.928.6170

This newsletter is published by the

Newport News Redevelopment and

Housing Authority.

Editor: LeVonda Bell

News Coordinator: Sheila Grant

Layout: Lisa Artis