WELCOME TO THE ROCKFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY’S
LAUNCH MY FUTURE WEBSITE
This website is dedicated to the human services that assist Rockford Housing Authority clients and the community in processing life events, developing strategies, collaborative problem-solving, and economic self-sufficiency.
RHA offers a variety of human services to launch your future, most without regard to income or activity level. For those human services with specific eligibility requirements, an RHA professional care manager will help you with the application process. The programs are individualized and designed to be respectful of the unique cultural characteristics of everyone.
The RHA Human Service department takes a team approach that recognizes the capacity of individuals and families to identify their own strengths, needs, and goals. It is the RHA team’s approach to create relationships with natural supports and take the steps necessary to accomplish these goals.
WELCOME TO THE ROCKFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY’S
LAUNCH MY FUTURE WEBSITE
This website is dedicated to the human services that assist Rockford Housing Authority clients and the community in processing life events, developing strategies, collaborative problem-solving, and economic self-sufficiency.
RHA offers a variety of human services to launch your future, most without regard to income or activity level. For those human services with specific eligibility requirements, an RHA professional care manager will help you with the application process. The programs are individualized and designed to be respectful of the unique cultural characteristics of everyone.
The RHA Human Service department takes a team approach that recognizes the capacity of individuals and families to identify their own strengths, needs, and goals. It is the RHA team’s approach to create relationships with natural supports and take the steps necessary to accomplish these goals.
PHADA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2024
RHA is accepting applications for the PHADA College Scholarship Program 2024! There are three types of scholarships to apply for; the Stephen J. Bollinger Memorial Scholarship, the Civil Rights and Social Justice Scholarship, and the Nan McKay Pathway to Achievement Scholarship. The three scholarships range from $5,000 to $7,000. All applications will be reviewed and considered. The deadline to submit your application is January 15th, 2024. Visit www.phada.org/Scholarship
For questions, please contact Carandus Brown, Human Services Manager at:
OR
815-489-8551
■ APPLICATION
Visit www.phada.org/Scholarship to access the online application. Include the printed application in the packet of materials that you submit to your Executive Director.
■ VERIFICATION PAGE
- Grade Point Average Verification (must be completed by your school counselor).
- Certification (sign this portion of the document before submitting it to your Executive Director).
- https://www.phada.org/Portals/21/pdf/scholarshipApp/2024_PHADAScholarshipMailer_FINAL.pdf
■ SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
You must provide an original and official copy of your high school transcript by mail.
■ TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
You must submit one teacher or guidance counselor recommendation and one personal, NON-Family, recommendation.
■ ESSAY
You must submit a typewritten essay in English addressing the following topic: How my public housing and high school experiences have influenced my life. (350–500 words).
- Additional Essay for the Civil Rights and Social Justice Scholarship
To be considered for the Civil Rights and Social Justice Scholarship, include an additional personal essay (350–500 words) demonstrating your efforts and achievements in furthering the values of the civil rights movement. The full requirements are on page 2.
ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST
■ STATUS – Applicant must be a high school senior and reside in a PHADA member agency-owned or managed unit throughout his/her entire senior year. Public housing residents, Section 8 participants, or other low-income housing residents are eligible, as long as the agency at which they reside is a PHADA member.
■ MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE – Student must have at least a “B” average (or 3.0 GPA) on his/her school’s applicable scale during his/her high school career, cumulatively, to be considered for the scholarship.
Note: The school counselor must complete the Grade Point Average Verification form on the verification page of this application.
For Application Download Please Visit:
https://phada.formstack.com/forms/2024_phada_scholarship_application
Helpful information to complete the Application:
Housing Authority Name: Rockford Housing Authority
Housing Authority Phone Number: (815) 489-8500
Housing Authority Executive Director’s Name: Laura Snyder
Executive Director’s Email Address: lsnyder@rockfordha.org
The Rockford Housing Authority Human Services Department is comprised of staff with expertise and practical experience in addressing the economic self-sufficiency, social and cultural needs of our residents with programming that will help improve their lives.
The RHA department provides, develops, and implements programs that reflect the needs of the residents as well as the community. Counseling, intervention, and life-skills training, are either provided in-house, through referrals or collaborative case management with support agencies, as well as private sector businesses and organizations.
The mission of the RHA, Launch My Future, is dedicated to our residents and to strengthen the community through counseling, education, and support to children, youth, adults, and families. Our programs use a whole-person humanistic approach to provide care opportunities by locating our community partner services that are designed as wraparound programs for you. We continuously strive to provide welcoming and culturally responsive human services that promote prevention, well-being and community connections. Please take a time to view the Rockford Housing Authority’s Human Service Highlights and the Catalog below and reach out to one of the many RHA Team Providers and get started to Launch Your Future Today.
The Rockford Housing Authority Human Services Department is comprised of staff with expertise and practical experience in addressing the economic self-sufficiency, social and cultural needs of our residents with programming that will help improve their lives.
The RHA department provides, develops, and implements programs that reflect the needs of the residents as well as the community. Counseling, intervention, and life-skills training, are either provided in-house, through referrals or collaborative case management with support agencies, as well as private sector businesses and organizations.
The mission of the RHA, Launch My Future, is dedicated to our residents and to strengthen the community through counseling, education, and support to children, youth, adults, and families. Our programs use a whole-person humanistic approach to provide care opportunities by locating our community partner services that are designed as wraparound programs for you. We continuously strive to provide welcoming and culturally responsive human services that promote prevention, well-being and community connections. Please take a time to view the Rockford Housing Authority’s Human Service Highlights and the Catalog below and reach out to one of the many RHA Team Providers and get started to Launch Your Future Today.
The Family Self-Sufficiency Program is a voluntary program established by HUD to promote economic self-sufficiency among RHA participating families.
Resident Support Specialist provides access to services for all RHA residents living in RHA high & low rises, which may either be seniors or adults with disabilities. RSS programs are designed to enhance the quality of life.
The ROSS program is a public housing Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency program funded through HUD to assist residents with supportive services and service coordination.
The Lifeforce Development Institute’s Job/Career Readiness Skills-based training to both RHA Clients and Community Members.
Section 3 ensures that the economic opportunities generated by HUD financial assistance are directed to low & very low-income persons.
The Jobs Plus Program is a free program aimed to help you gain higher wages and increase your income without increasing your rent.
Bridges Out of Poverty is a national antipoverty organization that helps people move toward upward mobility.
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) homeownership program allows families that are assisted under the HCV program to use their voucher to buy a home and receive monthly assistance in meeting homeownership expenses.
ConnectHome, an initiative with communities, the private sector, and the federal government to expand high-speed broadband to more families across the country.
The Family Self-Sufficiency Program is a voluntary program established by HUD to promote economic self-sufficiency among RHA participating families.
Resident Support Specialist provides access to services for all RHA residents living in RHA high & low rises, which may either be seniors or adults with disabilities. RSS programs are designed to enhance the quality of life.
The ROSS program is a public housing Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency program funded through HUD to assist residents with supportive services and service coordination.
The Lifeforce Development Institute’s Job/Career Readiness Skills-based training to both RHA Clients and Community Members.
Section 3 ensures that the economic opportunities generated by HUD financial assistance are directed to low & very low-income persons.
The Jobs Plus Program is a free program aimed to help you gain higher wages and increase your income without increasing your rent.
Bridges Out of Poverty is a national antipoverty organization that helps people move toward upward mobility.
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) homeownership program allows families that are assisted under the HCV program to use their voucher to buy a home and receive monthly assistance in meeting homeownership expenses.
ConnectHome, an initiative with communities, the private sector, and the federal government to expand high-speed broadband to more families across the country.