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Department Goal

The goal of the Community Services Department is to be the resource whereby residents are provided or linked to services in the community. We offer many opportunities and diverse services in the housing community so that residents are able to live in harmony in a community that is free from drugs and violent crime and move them toward economic self- sufficiency. For information regarding any of the Community Services Programs, please contact the Community Services Department @ 704-864-0885.

 
 
Neighborhood Networks (NN) Program
The Neighborhood Network Center will provide a variety of adult education, job training and employment services, as well as activities for youth. Basic computer, email and internet classes will enable residents of all ages to become proficient with today’s technology and will provide access to the vast communication and informational resources available on-line. The lab at 1305 North Weldon Street (Cameron Courts) will be open Monday-Wednesday 10am-12 noon. A new computer lab is currently being established at the Linwood Terrace location and plans are in the works for a community center at the Mountain View site. Everyone is encouraged to use the labs. For More Information regarding this program, please contact Loretta Johnson@704-349-5153.
 
 
Resident Service Delivery Model (RSDM) Program
Gastonia Housing Authority seeks to promote life-long learning and self-sufficiency for adults in our community. The RSDM Program assists low-income families in becoming independent by ensuring access to needed employment and job training; job development and placement; entrepreneurship/economic development and training; and supportive services such as education, childcare, and transportation. For More Information regarding this program, please contact Loretta Johnson @704-349-5153.
 
 
ROSS Elderly and Disabled Program
The purpose of the ROSS Elderly Persons with Disabilities program is to provide for the delivery and coordination of supportive services and other activities designed to help improve the living conditions of public housing residents who are elderly and/or disabled. The programs will consist of classes that will educate the residents on Home Safety, Health & Nutrition, understanding Medicare & Medicaid, Arts & Crafts, Games, Outings and more. For more information regarding this program, please contact Loretta Johnson @ 704-349-5153
 
 
Home Ownership/Family Self-Sufficiency

Families that are employed can benefit from an escrow account through FSS. Money is deposited into a participant’s account and accumulates each month. This accumulation comes from the portion of the rent increase from earned income that would otherwise be paid by the family to the Gastonia Housing Authority.

Once the participant has completed his/her FSS contract, it is the GHA’s hope that the family will utilize the funds to become homeowners.

Another incentive is a Homebuyer’s Assistance Program through the City of Gastonia. They will match the escrow funds up to $3500 to be used for down payment and/or closing costs.

The Gastonia Housing Authority is committed to providing housing and assistance to individuals desiring to become self-sufficient. For more information regarding this program, please contact Loretta Johnson@ 704-349-5153