Creating a better Tulsa by transforming lives and communities
With the new year in full swing, many of us are figuring out how to best achieve the resolutions and goals we set for ourselves for 2022. A goal that many of our residents and voucher holders have is to reach self-sufficiency. While we’re here to serve Tulsans in need with safe, stable and affordable … Continue reading Got Goals? We’ve Got You. – Family Self-Sufficiency Program
By the end of this calendar year, practitioners in affordable housing finance and development may be dusting off their project pipelines and new construction dreams as the federal government may pass what is likely a once-in-a-career funding package that will transform lives and communities across the country. The $153.95 billion funding package included in the … Continue reading How the Build Back Better Act Can Transform Affordable Housing
With more than 3,000 public housing units, our Maintenance team stays busy! From regular upkeep to emergency repairs, the THA Maintenance staff play an integral part in our ability to provide safe and appropriate affordable housing to Tulsa’s most vulnerable. We asked Maintenance Supervisor Chris Powell what a typical day in his role looks like, … Continue reading THAt’s My Day – Maintenance Supervisor Chris Powell
Gretchen Mudoga is housing operations director at THA and she had this to say about how her team in Affordable Housing is showing up for our residents and each other through the COVID-19 pandemic: “I have thought a lot about the current pandemic and how many of the staff at THA are doing amazing things. … Continue reading Showing Up During COVID-19
Andrea Helms is a property manager at Tulsa Housing Authority (THA) and shared the following about her experience continuing to serve THA residents through the COVID-19 pandemic: “This new norm isn’t what we have been used to. Offices have been closed to the public, with all non-essential staff working remotely. In the last few weeks … Continue reading Being a T.E.A.M. Through COVID-19
Hi! I’m Andrea and I am a property manager at the Tulsa Housing Authority (THA). I manage two properties – Apache Manor and Sandy Park Apartments. I have worked in the multi-family housing industry for over 16 years. I am a mother to a beautiful 9-year-old daughter. Outside of work, I like to spend my … Continue reading THAt’s My Day – Property Manager Andrea Helms
My favorite part of my job is the interaction I have with our residents (especially the kiddos). I just love hearing their stories, and it always strikes me just how similar we are. They want the same thing for their children as I want for mine. They want to feel safe and secure in their … Continue reading The Story Behind #THAtsmystory
Housing is the primary infrastructure of any city. Households with incomes vast or small share a common value and pursuit of decent, safe and affordable housing. There is no single agreed-upon definition for a mixed-income community. Equity, equality, opportunity and inclusivity are all words commonly used to describe broad goals that shape a deliberate effort … Continue reading Why Mixing It Up Is Best
It’s no secret that the Housing Authority of the City of Tulsa (THA) is a changing organization. In the last two years we’ve experienced tremendous growth, including our Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant award, the launch of the Envision Comanche project and our transition to the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program; these are just a few … Continue reading Changing From the Inside Out
Hi! Thanks for visiting our blog! This is where we’ll share our thoughts on various topics related to affordable housing, creating thriving communities and everything in between. Don’t worry, you can still find news from the Housing Authority of the City of Tulsa (THA) in the News section of our website. Thanks for stopping by. … Continue reading Welcome to our blog!
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