2023 County Presentation - DRHATHE DANVILLE
REDEVELOPMENT &
HOUSING AUTHORITY
REIMAGINING OUR COMMUNITIES
PRESENTED BY: LARISSA DEEDRICH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
5 KEY AREAS
FOR BUILDING
A
SUSTAINABLE
COMMUNITY
•EXPANDING INVESTMENT IN HOUSING
AND OTHER REAL ESTATE
•INCREASING FAMILY INCOME AND
WEALTH
•STIMULATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
•IMPROVING ACCESS TO QUALITY
EDUCATION
•SUPPORTING HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS
AND LIFESTYLES
CREATING
HEALTHY
COMMUNITIES
Income and poverty household income
shapes our choices about housing, education,
childcare, food, medical care and more.
Wealth, the accumulation of savings and
assets, helps protect us in times of economic
distress.
As income and wealth increase or decrease,
so does health status.
Housing location and communities directly
affect the well-being of families and their
potential for becoming successful.
AFFORDABLE,
WORKFORCE
HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT
•Partnership with USDA
o Home ownership loans and grants for repairs
•Virginia Housing Grants and Loans
o Housing Counseling
o Grants for affordable housing plans
•Housing Trust Funds
o Assist Developers in funding
DEVELOPMENT GOALS
INCREASE QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING, REVITALIZE NEIGHBORHOODS,
IMPROVE RACIAL DISPERITY, CREATE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
727 TEMPLE AVE
REMODEL
52 Units for
Seniors
34 1 Bedrooms
18 2 Bedrooms
Construction
begins in 2023!
AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP
CHOICE HOMES NEW HOMES IN 2023!
THE CENTER FOR HOUSING
EDUCATION
MISSION:
The Center for Housing Education cultivates housing lifestyles for each consumer while they
transition along the affordable housing spectrum by tailoring educational opportunities and financial
wellness through individual counseling and workshops
WORKSHOPS:
•Financial Management Services
•Credit Counseling
•Debt Management
•Fair Housing Training
•Pre and Post-Purchase Counseling for homeowners
ADDRESSING
HOMELESSNESS
TRANSITIONAL
HOUSING &
SUPPORTIVE
SERVICES
A HOUSING FIRST MODEL
BUILD TRUST
01
DEVELOP
BASIC
LIVING
SKILLS
02
FOCUS ON
BASIC NEEDS
03
BUILD
MENTAL
AND SOCAL
WELLNESS
04
ADDITIONAL WAITING
LIST PREFERENCE POINTS
•APPLICANTS THAT LIVE OR
WORK IN DANVILLE OR
PITSYLVANIA COUNTY
•VETERANS
•PEOPLE EXPERIENCING
HOMELESSNESS
•PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES
•PEOPLE LEAVING FOSTER CARE
•PEOPLE FLEEING DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
LANDLORD
EDUCATION
A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE LANDLORD PARTICIPATION IN
THE SECTION 8 PROGRAM
LANDLORD
EDUCATION
•Landlord Rights
•Tenant Rights
•How Section 8 Works
•How to stay in Compliance
with HUD
•How to pass Inspections
•Landlord Incentives
LANDLORD OUTREACH
•Promote participation in the Section 8 Program
•Promote participation in other housing programs in the
Dan River Region
•Offer incentives for participation
•Mediation Services for participating landlords
•Educate Landlords on the important role that they play
in the community
LANDLORD & TENANT MEDIATION
RE-PAYMENT
AGREEMENTS
ADDRESSING
COMPLAINTS LEASE
VIOLATIONS
FINANCIAL
EDUCATION
RESIDENT SERVICES
FSS & ROSS
EVICTION PREVENTION
A comprehensive program designed to educate and assist
residents facing immediate
eviction and homelessness in
the City of Danville and
Pittsylvania County
Intended to build and improve
relations between Residents
and Landlords
Decrease the number of
evictions for lease violations
and non-payment of rent
Work closely with community
support agencies
Develop strategies to keep
people housed
Provide mediation to prevent
court intervention
SCHOLARSHIP ADVANCEMENT
FUND
•Supports residents entering 2 year, 4 year or
Trade schools
•Scholarships available from $500 -$2,000
•Assists with tuition, supplies, transportation,
etc.
COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS
QUESTIONS OR
COMMENTS
•Visit our website at
www.DRHAVA.com
•Larissa Deedrich
Executive Director
•Ldeedrich@DRHAVA.com