HHA Newsletter - April 2022 - Volume 4
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Message from the Executive Director
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I feel fortunate to be the Hialeah Housing Executive Director and be able to help our residents by keeping housing rental low and affordable in today's market. Together with our elected officials and representatives, we are working towards building and adding new affordable housing for our City. We are proud of the work of our elected officials and representatives who are actively advocating for our residents. I am grateful to our Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, who has always advocated for the City of Hialeah since he was elected to Congress. Congressman Diaz-Balart made Villa Mariposa possible by securing 6.2M for this project, a brand-new elderly building in the heart of Hialeah, housing 83 low-income elderly families. Thank you for reading this quarter's newsletter. Julio Ponce Executive Director |
Message from our Congressman MarIo DIaz-Balart
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Dear friends, First and foremost, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing me to represent you in Congress. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is the ability to advocate on your behalf to ensure you have the necessary resources to live a healthy, safe, and comfortable life. Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked diligently to ensure every individual has a place to call home. Last summer, I was honored to celebrate the grand opening of Hialeah Housing Authority's newest housing community, Villa Mariposa, which was made possible by funding I fought for as former Chairman and now Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee in Congress. As always, I am grateful to be in a position where I can help our communities prosper, and I will continue to ensure that this is always the case. I am thankful for the steadfast leadership of Hialeah Housing Director Julio Ponce and our local and state leaders, who work day in and day out to ensure our community is taken care of. As Ranking Member, and former Chairman, of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee (THUD), I proudly included $27.4 billion in Rental Assistance, $8.45 billion for public housing, $3.3 billion for Community Development Block Grants, and $1.5 billion for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program in the Fiscal Year 2022 Congressional spending bills. I look forward to seeing these funds positively impact our community. Sincerely, |
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2022 Important Dates
| April 15, 2022 | Good Friday | -HHA Offices Closed |
| April 17, 2022 | Easter Sunday | |
| April 22, 2022 | Earth Day | |
| May 5, 2022 | Cinco de Mayo | |
| May 8, 2022 | Mother's Day | |
| May 30, 2022 | Memorial Day | -HHA Offices Closed |
| June 19, 2022 | Father's Day | |
| June 19, 2022 | Juneteenth | |
| June 20, 2022 | Observance of Juneteenth | -HHA Offices Closed |
HHA in the Community
January 2022
On January 24, 2022, Executive Director Julio Ponce and Mayor Esteban Bovo Jr. and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart visited our lunchrooms at Villa Aida and Villa Alegria. The Congressman is always advocating for our senior community to bring funding and programs.
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2021 Turkey Drive
On November 17, 2021, our yearly Turkey drive was led by our Executive Director Julio Ponce and our City Mayor Esteban Bovo Jr. Their goal was to serve our community and bring a Thankgiving meal to many of our residents. Bringing joy to our community is of great satisfaction to all HHA staff. Together we can make a difference, that is why we constantly look for generous donors and partner to help our residents.
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Christmas Toy Drive 2021
On December 16, 2021, the yearly Christmas Toy drive was a total success, bringing joy and smiles to our children between the ages of 0 to 12. We want give thanks to Mayor Esteban Bovo Jr. from the City of Hialeah, Channel 51 and many of the HHA's vendors that with their generous donations made this event memorable residents and staff.
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Happy Birthday Fara
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December 7, 2021 - Commissioner Fara Alvarez's Birthday. Fara has been a tenant at Vivian Villas for more than 35 years and has always served our community. We thank her for her love, and her endless dedication to the Hialeah Community. |
Senior Christmas Party
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On December 9, 2021, together with the City of Hialeah, we celebrated the Holiday Season the "old fashioned way". We welcomed our residents with great music from Los 3 de la Habana band, delicious food and dancing the afternoon away! Our new Mayor Esteban Bovo Jr. joined us along with Senator Manny Diaz, Councilman Jesus Tundidor and Councilman Bryan Calvo. The Mayor gave a remarkable message to the community of the City of Hialeah. |
Senior New Year's Party
| On January 13, 2022, the elderly community celebrated the New Year's party in the beautiful Milander Center in the Heart of the City of Hialeah. The Executive Director Julio Ponce, City Mayor Esteban Bovo Jr., and Senator Rene Garcia hosted the first elderly dance for 2022. |  |
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HHA Elderly Services
The recreational and activities program offers trips to different sites all over South Florida. It also offers pick up and drop off for grocery shopping. The activities are by reservation only. If you are interested in the program, please contact the recreation and activities department by calling (305) 257-3502 or (305) 888-9744 Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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COVID-19 Updates
As the COVID-19 continues to be present, we must continue to take precautions to ensure everyone's safety. Mayor Esteban Bovo, Jr. also understands the importance of taking the necessary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. At the same time while we protect the health of our residents, Hialeah respects freedom. Hialeah is not planning to slow down the progress and lives of our residents by shutting down. We are however committed to offer all the best options for testing and treatment for all those who need it.
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Testing Sites Benny Babcock Park Bucky Dent Park No appointment |
Monoclonal Treatment Sites Benny Babcock Park Bucky Dent Park Please call the following number to |
Hialeah Housing Authority
- Julio Ponce - Executive Director
- Maida Gutierrez - Chairperson
- Mario Diaz - Vice Chairperson
- Barbara Hernandez - Commissioner
- Fara Alvarez - Commissioner
- Juan Junco - Commissioner
City of Hialeah
- Esteban Bovo, Jr - Mayor
- Carl Zogby - President
- Monica Perez - Vice President
- Bryan Calvo - Councilman
- Oscar De La Rosa - Councilman
- Luis Rodriguez - Councilman
- Jacqueline Garcia-Roves - Councilwoman
- Jesus Tundidor - Councilman
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75 East 6th Street - Hialeah, Florida 33010 - Phone: 305.888.9744 - Fax: 305.887.2216 - www.HialeahHousing.org
