“TRIBUTE TO PINELLAS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY HON. DAVID W. JOLLY OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 7, 2016 Mr. JOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA) for continuing to help our veterans. The PCHA was formed in 1965 as an independent agency. They provide more than […]
Author: Stephanie Rinkenberg
Veterans Day 2016 – Pinellas County Housing Authority Honors Veterans
Veterans Day is a day to honor America’s Veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. The Pinellas County Housing Authority is honored to provide housing and/or rental assistance to over 500 Veterans in our community through a variety of programs. “In honor of Veterans, the […]
Magnolia Gardens Residents Enjoy Halloween
Though Halloween may have arrived on a Monday this calendar year, the residents of Magnolia Gardens met the day with enthusiasm, excitement and in costume! A Halloween party took place in the afternoon, which offered a full spread of festive foods and goodies. In the evening, residents hosted “Trick or Treating” by passing out candy […]
Pinellas Heights seniors attend “The Hop!”
Pinellas Heights seniors recently hammed it up and celebrated the oldies with a 1950’s Sock Hop! A disc jockey (provided by one of the Pinellas Height residents) was on hand to assure the music was just right for the night, bringing back cherished memories from long ago. Although 1950’s garb was purely optional, pony tails […]
From Homeless to Homeowner – Formerly Homeless Veteran is now a Homeowner thanks to HUD-VASH and PCHA’s Homeownership Program
Just a few days ago a very heartwarming event took place. A disabled veteran in Pinellas County Housing Authority’s HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program closed on his own home. Disabled and homeless for many years, in 2012, thanks to the HUD-VASH program, David Griffith began renting a home with his service dog, […]