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The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda
701 Atlantic Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501-2161
The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda
NEWSLETTER
Important Information Enclosed
PRESORTED STANDARD
US POSTAGE
PAID
OAKLAND, CA
PERMIT NO 801
RENT RELIEF PROGRAM
The State of California COVID-19 Rent Relief program will help income-eligible
households pay rent and utilities, both for past due and future payments. To
determine your eligibility, please go to the website below:
www.ahahelp.com
www.alamedahsg.org ∙ (510) 747-4300
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Everyone in California will have an opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no cost. The vaccination supply is limited right now, so vaccinations are being prioritized for people who are at highest risk. To determine if you are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination, please visit the website below:
www.myturn.ca.gov
If you are not eligible yet or appointments are not available, you can register on www.myturn.ca.gov to be notified when you’re eligible or when appointments become available.
Please note that the Housing of Authority of the City of Alameda is not requiring anyone to obtain a COVID vaccination, this information is strictly for educational purposes.
If your household is behind on rent due to COVID related circumstances, please contact the property manager to set up a payment plan as soon as possible. We are willing to work with you and your budget. Esperanza Yolande Pendley [email protected] (510) 747-4335
Eagle Village Rachel Kelly [email protected] (510) 227-5704
China Clipper Rachel Kelly [email protected] (510) 227-5704
Little John Ayonna Peoples [email protected] (415) 608-5717
Everett Commons Tamia Kirkpatrick [email protected] (510) 217-8683
Scattered Sites Tamia Kirkpatrick [email protected] (510) 217-8683
Parrot Gardens/Village Ayonna Poeples [email protected] (415) 608-5717
Contact Property Manager to Set Up COVID-Related Payment Plan
The Oakland Coliseum is now distributing up to 6,000 COVID vaccinations per day.
COVID VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE AT THE
OAKLAND COLISEUM
2021 Newsletter
April-May-June
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Let’s start a Five Year Financial Savings Plan for You! The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) can help you start a financial savings
plan and work towards gaining independence from public financial assistance. The first
step is to enroll in the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program which is a five year
employment and savings incentive program for low-income families (and individuals) that
have Housing Choice Vouchers.
Any AHA tenant with a Housing Choice Voucher qualifies for the FSS Program regardless of
your education, age, work experience, career interests, or possible status as a person with a
disability. So if you are motivated to work hard and complete your five-year savings plan,
you will enjoy the financial benefits of the FSS program.
Participants in the FSS program will receive:
1. Individualized Training and Service Plans with AHA staff.
2. Case management services which include career development and credit readiness.
3. The participant family will receive all the money they saved over FIVE YEARS upon
successful completion of their five year savings plan.
For further information about the FSS Program, please contact Kara Korbel:
Kara Korbel
PHONE: (510) 747-4337
EMAIL: [email protected]
FSS Program applications can be found online at www.alamedahsg.org
Attention: Housing Choice Voucher Holders Project Based Voucher Holders
AHA EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT
This past January, Gus celebrated his 26 year work anniversary at the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda. Gus became an AHA employee in 1994 and today works as a Maintenance Technician II providing a full range of maintenance services to AHA properties. Gus is a critical part of AHA’s day to day operations.
Thank you again for your 26 years of service!
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Attention: Housing Choice Voucher Holders
Alameda County can help you file your 2020 taxes
The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is providing no cost IRS certified tax preparation assistance to low and moderate-income taxpayers. So get FREE tax help via a virtual appointment with a IRS certified Tax Preparer. To schedule an appointment you will need to create an account with Alameda County Social Services. To create an account, visit:
www.taxhelp.click For more questions, contact info below:
PHONE: (510) 271-9141 EMAIL: [email protected]
Lawyers in the Library The Lawyers in the Library program is a free consultation and referral program. The attorneys can answer questions on most legal topics or they can refer you to a lawyer who might be able to help. Phone appointments are available (instead of in-person meetings). Sign up for a free fifteen-minute phone consultation with a volunteer attorney vis this website link:
www.lawyeralameda.live
FREE TAX & LEGAL RESOURCES
Thank you Gus! For your 26 years of service to the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda.
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The Alameda Food Bank is providing healthy and nutritious food to those in need every week. HOW YOU CAN SIGN-UP: —Goto www.alamedafoodbank.org —Click “Get Food”
FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATION: —650 West Ranger Ave Alameda, CA, 94501 FOOD DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE: —Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday —12pm to 4pm WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: —To receive food you must have valid photo ID PHONE NUMBER: —PHONE: (510) 523-5850
Sign up for Free Groceries
For your 26 years of service to the .
If you are interested in learning how to play Golf and having some fun, then join us in May and June for some Golf Days at the Corica Golf Course in Alameda. Kids (ages 8 to 18) can play for FREE if you are an AHA resident or Section 8 participant. GOLF DAYS will include: • Free Access to Golf Clubs • Free Access to Driving Range • Free Access to Putting Green • Free Access to Par 3 Soccer Course To register for Golf Days, please sign-up on the website below:
www.golfday.live
Hey Kids, Do you want to learn how to play golf?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PROPERTY OWNERS ANNUAL/BI-ANNUAL HOUSING INSPECTIONS MUST BE SELF CERTIFIED As of February 1, 2021, AHA is requiring that all Annual and Bi-Annual Inspections must be performed via Self Certifications by Property Owners/Managers. HUD has stopped physical inspections of occupied units by allowing owners to Self-Certify with minimal compliance. Owners will need to certify to having “no reasonable basis to have knowledge that life-threatening conditions exist in the unit or units in question” and three other acknowledgments within the self certification form. Inspection Self-Certification notices were mailed out in mid-February 2021 with a return date of fourteen days from the date of the letter. Please review all paperwork in the notice and accurately complete the Certification/Acknowledgement form. Failure to fully complete the Certification form and return by stated deadline may lead to abated (STOPPED) HAP payments. Call or email self certification questions to:
EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 510-690-8290 WEBSITE: https://recertification.alamedahsg.org/
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The Alameda Boys & Girls Club is more than just a place for recreation for kids ages 6 through 18. Young people can participate in activities and experiences that enrich their lives and they learn the skills needed to achieve academic and professional success. Best part is that membership to the Alameda Boys and Girls Club is FREE for all AHA residents and Section 8 participants. To register for your FREE Alameda Boys & Girls Club membership, please contact:
(510) 522-4900 Ext: 108
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Education and career development
• After-school homework/tutoring
• Teens, character and leadership
• Health and life skills
• STEM and technology
• Gardening and cooking
• Fine and performing arts www.alamedabgc.org • Sports, fitness and recreation
Alameda Boys and Girls Club
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR AHA TENANTS If you are a tenant in any of AHA’s managed properties, please note the info below:
1. Rent Checks and important documents can be left in the drop box at your property site office.
2. Always in any emergency, please call 911.
3. For maintenance service outside of business hours, please call (510) 747-4300 or make request by sending email to [email protected]
BEWARE OF SOCIAL SECURITY SCAMMERS The Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have once again joined forces to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams. Social Security scams - in which fraudsters mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments to fix purported Social Security number problems or to avoid arrest.
Criminals are sophisticated and there are many variations of this fraud scheme. For example, scammers may call or email saying they are from Social Security and that the person’s Social Security number is suspended or was used in a crime. The caller identification may be spoofed to appear as a legitimate government number. They may text or email fake documents in attempts to coerce people to comply with their demands. In recent twists, thieves even use real Social Security and OIG official’s names and send pictures of fabricated government ID badges.
Social Security will never tell you that your Social Security number is suspended, contact you to demand an immediate payment, threaten you with arrest, ask for your credit or debit card numbers over the phone, ask for gift cards or cash, or promise a Social Security benefit approval or increase in exchange for information or money.
For more information, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/antifraudfacts/
Property Contact Staff Member Phone Number Email Address
Anne B Diament Plaza
Booker Thomas, Resident Manager (510) 521-3117
Independence Plaza
Mariel Rivera, Resident Manager (510) 865-7288
Lynelle Buckley Broughton, Property Supervisor
(510) 747-4304
First letter of
participant’s
name
Ending
letter Case worker Phone number Email address
A Deng Jackie Ciamarro (510) 747-4324 [email protected]
Denh Gor Dee Dee Adeosun (510) 747-4319 [email protected]
Gos Le, B JoAnn Harris (510) 747-4329 [email protected]
Le, C Nguyen,
Trf Maurice Harold (510) 747-4331 [email protected]
Nguyen, Trg So Corliss Glanton (510) 747-4330 [email protected]
Sp Z Minh Pham (510) 747-4347 [email protected]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HOUSING PROGRAM PARTICPANTS
Rent increase/decrease (interims): The Housing Authority has a new online interim system. Just log on to Rent Café and click on “Report A Change.” Documents can be directly uploaded into the form to allow for efficient processing on the report. If additional documents are obtained at a later date or requested from your caseworker, these documents can be submitted via e-mail at [email protected].
Informal Hearings: Kara Korbel at [email protected], or at (510) 747-4337. Searching Voucher Holders: Dee Dee Adeosun at [email protected] or at (510) 747-4319.
Termination: If you have received a termination notice or have given your landlord notice, please reach out to your housing specialist. Inspections: Please note all inspections, except inspections of vacant units have been postponed until further notice. Maintenance/Repairs: Consult your lease for contact information or contact your on-site resident manager. Social Services are available from LifeSTEPS by calling (855) 395-4463 or emailing [email protected]. Services are at no cost to you.
Reasonable Accommodations please contact Tiana Dickson at (510) 747-4326.
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Online Recertification This online system allows AHA participants, or their family members, to complete their annual recertifications online via cell phones, tablets, laptops, or desktop computers. Participants are also able to upload proof of income, assets, or other recertification documents directly via this online system. AHA staff are currently offering participants online assistance by completing the application process with participants on the phone. Or a designated family member can complete the recertification on the participants behalf. Online Interim Income Change Process Please remember you can now report increase/decrease in income and household composition changes though AHA’s online system. The online system can be found at www.recertification.alamedahsg.org
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HOUSING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
