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In our Public and Indian Housing development programs, capacity building means empower the “people” who live in assisted housing. WYSR focuses on developing resident organizations (i.e., resident councils, etc.). |
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Resident Organizations Capacity-Building is Building People |
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Glendale Community Housing |
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Housing Authority of Maricopa |
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Chandler Housing & Redevelopment |
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White Mountain Apache Housing |
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List of Services ● Grant Development & Consultation ● Speaking and Presentations ● Resident Organization Development ● Workforce Development Training ● Conference Planning |
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Grant Development WYSR has developed (or, assisted development) and successfully implemented four ROSS grant programs for three housing agencies. Participated on a national committee to develop HUD’s current ROSS tracking and reporting system (i.e., the Logic Model). Assisted development of a HSIAC grant (Hispanic Serving Institution Assisting Communities – a HUD program) with Phoenix College and three housing agencies and resident councils. Workforce Development Training Onsite training facilities for assisted housing communities— employment readiness, life skills, and technology. Service strategies include outreach and assessments, tracking/ monitoring, and case management. Resident Organization WYSR has assisted the development of 7 resident organizations from Maricopa to Navajo counties. Speaking and Presentations—Opal Evans (founder) is an arousing, articulate speaker – with 16 years of experience as an adjunct faculty member of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Her passion for service to disenfranchised families is heard in her voice and worn on her sleeves – she walks the walk and talks the talk. After her divorce, she and her two children experienced the plight of single motherhood. Through her own experiences, she learned to stand on her own laurels – going back to school and later becoming a successful businesswoman. An inspiration to all, she is called the “Spirit of Light” – as she boldly treads the paths least traveled to light the way for others—daringly challenging the status quo and public policies that are not designed to serve the needs of poor, underserved families and individuals. Yet, she delivers her messages with a sense of humor and levity. Her mantra, which she credits to one of her own teachers is: “You cannot ‘lead’ people on a path which you have not traveled.” |
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Women and Youth for Self-Reliance, Inc. |
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