The HATT Insider - November 2018

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NOVEMBER 2018

Empowering Families and Building Communities
TexarkanaHA.org

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NAACP 2018 Freedom Fund Award
HATT CEO Antonio Donell Williams was presented with the Benjamin Dennis President Award at the NAACP 2018 Freedom Fund Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 27, 2018 that was held at the Texarkana, Texas Convention Center. Williams worked in the defense industry for 12 years before entering the affordable housing industry, where he has increased the performance of several housing authorities in the country.

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Housing Authority of Texarkana, Texas, 1611 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, TX 75501. Main #903-838-8548 - FAX #903-223-0741 - TDDY #903-832-3976

Pink Out Texarkana 2018! "HUD Wear Pink Day"

Rosehill NNC's Holiday Job Application Day!

Another great year at the Rosehill NNC's Holiday Job Application Day! With local employers now hiring employees for seasonal and temporary work, we were glad to be able to provide support and access to our residents so that they can properly submit applications for employment!

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UPCOMING Community Events & School Programs
View online at TexarkanaHA.org/Calendar

The RoseHill Neighborhood Network Center and Otis C. Williams Multicultural Museum
2220 West 15th Street, Texarkana, TX Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 903-255-7738

FREE Career Closet at RoseHill NNC
Visit 2220 W. 15th Street Mon - Fri: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. or call at 903-255-7738 for requirements and info.

November 8th - Hiring Red, White & You Hiring Fair at the Texarkana Convention Center (10am -2pm)
November 15th - Robison Terrace Resident Council Meeting & Bingo
November 16th - HATT Board of Commissioner's Meeting
November 19th - Monday Connections at RoseHill NNC THIS MONTH'S SESSION: Microsoft Word, Make Flyers, and More! (10:30am or 4pm)
November 19th - The Oaks Resident Council Meeting (11am)
WKM Bingo at Robison Terrace (2pm)
November 20th - Hampton Homes / Bright Street Resident Council Meeting

View more events online at TexarkanaHA.org/Calendar

Texarkana Adult Education & Literacy
Course Offerings: TxCHSE - Texas High School Equivalency (GED)
College Prep - Basic Skills (Math & English) - TSIA, TABE, TEAS
ESL - English as a Second Language
IET - Integrated Education and Training - Work on a High School equivalency and enroll in a college workforce program at the same time.
For More Info: 903-823-3461 Adult.ed@ texarkanacollege.edu

Westlawn Elementary School Dates to Remember!
Keep an eye out in your community and in your mailbox for posters and post cards with more specific information, or contact Amberly Shaw, Family Engagement Specialist, at Westlawn for more information at 903-223-4252 or email Amberly.Shaw@txkisd.net.

November 5th - No School for Students - Instructional Planning Day
November 7th (3:30-4:30pm) - Parent Lighthouse Meeting
November 8th (5:15-6:15pm) Healthcare Education & Career Night for Adults. Representatives from Texarkana College will provide information available about educational programs and careers in the healthcare field.
November 9th (1:45pm) Veteran's Day Program
November 12-16th - Fall Book Fair
November 12th (8-8:30am) Coffee with the Counselors. Have a question for the school counselors or just want to get to know them better? Join them for a cup of coffee and catch the beginning of the book fair.
November 16th - 2nd 6 Weeks Awards Assemblies. 5th Grade: 8:30-9:15am 4th Grade: 2-2:45pm 3rd Grade: 10-10:45am
November 19th-23rd - Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28th - Leader's Lunch By Invitation Only!

HATT Executive Staff
Antonio Williams, Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Jackie Otto, Chief Operating Officer
Tarisha Duson, Director of Admin. Services
Ronnie Odom, Manager of HCV Programs
Jimmy Castle, Manager of Information Technology
Theo Nyamasvisva, Controller
Bill Edwards, Director of Construction Management and Modernization
2018 Board of Commissioners
Mrs. Melva Flowers, Chairman
Mr. Bruce Powers, Vice Chairman
Rev. L. B. George
Mrs. JoAnn Rice
Mr. Craig Manning
Mrs. Mae Hamilton
Ms. Rosa Golette

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