The Porchlight August/September 2024
Important Reminders for Our Residents
- Rent is due on the 1st
- Late fees apply after the 10th, 5th for Reddick Street
- Detainer warrants will be filed on current month balances
- Pest control services are the 3rd Tuesday of every month
Important Contact Numbers
Call 211 for non-emergent assistance
Dial 911 for emergencies
Back-To-School Safety Reminder
Its back-to-school time! Please be sure you use extra precaution as there will be more children out in the mornings and afternoons, especially in neighborhoods and at bus stops.
Be on the lookout for school busses, be ready for bus stops and pay extra attention to the flashing lights and stop signs! They are used to ensure our children are safely boarded onto the bus and arrive to school without incident.
Parents, please remind your children of road and bus boarding safety and to always be aware of their surroundings!
We want a fun, safe school year for everyone!
Please click below to see your district's school year calendars.
Franklin Special School District (FSSD)
Williamson County Schools
FHA Office Closures
Labor Day
Monday, September 2nd
The Future is Ours (FOURS) Scholarship Program
Do you have a high school student?
Upon high school graduation, would your student be in need of additional funds for higher education?
If you answered yes, to one or both questions above the Franklin Housing Collaborative Future is OURS Scholarship Program is for you!
Who is eligible?
- All high school students graduating with a high school diploma living within the FHA, Park Street, Reddick Apartments are eligible.
- The student must be listed on a current lease
- Earn minimum cumulative points throughout their four-year high school career.
- Enroll in and attend a U.S. post-secondary institution directly after high school graduation.
What is the Purpose of the FHC FOURS Scholarship Program?
The purpose of this program is to help fill the financial gaps that other awarded grants and scholarships may not cover toward a student's college education. The funds are available to be used during the time a student is enrolled in some form of higher education (2yr, 4yr, or trade school). All students successfully completing the program are granted a minimum of $1,000 per year of higher education and up to $5,000 per year.
If you would like to enroll in the FSS program or the have a high school student in 9th grade up to 12th grade that would like to participate in the FOURS Scholarship Program contact Beck McDonald at 615-764-1247 ext. 231 or email Becky by clicking here.
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program
The FSS program is designed to assist residents with increasing their earned income and reducing their dependency on welfare. All Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher participants are eligible to participate in this program. A great incentive of the program is the establishment of an escrow account.
The primary goal is to find and/or maintain employment, save money, budget, and increase credit scores. FSS also provides information regarding credit agencies, credit scores, banking, mortgage, realtors, Habitat for Humanity, and various agencies. Most FSS participants are working towards becoming a homeowner. Some participants are taking a career path and furthering their education by obtaining certificates or degrees.
FHA want success for all residents and believes that each family can be successful at accomplishing their goals, focus on their needs, and have the determination to succeed.
If you want to become a participant of this program, please schedule an appointment with Becky McDonald by email or call 615-794-1247 ext. 231.
We are excited to get you on the road towards self-sufficiency.
Click here to email Becky McDonald and get started!
Upcoming FSSD Events
Family Movie Night, August 16th, 5:30pm
Presented by Franklin Housing Authority & Centerstone
Location of Event: FHA's Community Center, 100 Spring Street, Frankin, TN
Please RSVP Becky McDonald at (615) 794-1247, ext. 231
Parenting & Budgeting Information Provided!
Williamson County Resource Event/Job Fair, Tuesday, August 20th
Brought to you by the American Job Center Tennessee and Franklin Housing AuthorityLocation of Event: Franklin Housing Authority Community Center (Redbud Room)
100 Spring Street, Franklin, TN
Education & Training Opportunities
Begin Anew offers GED training,
computer classes, and ELL. Class locations are held at 1350 West Main Street, Franklin, TN. Please call 615-977-8908 for the women's program or 615-687-0953 for men's program. For more information, please visit the Begin Anew's website at www.beginanew.org.Workforce Essentials offers High School Equivalency Diploma (Hi-set), computer classes, and ESL. Class location is 118 Seaboard Lane, Franklin, TN. For more information on their courses, please call Workforce Essentials at 615-790-3311 or visit their website at workforceessentials.com.
Columbia State Community College is a 2-year college, located at 1228 Liberty Pike, Franklin, TN. For more information on courses, please contact their office at 615-790-4400 or visit their website at www.columbiastate.edu/campuses/williamson.
Employment Opportunties
United Parcel Service (UPS), Franklin, TNWarehouse Worker/Handler
Part-time/$21/hourALDI, Franklin, TNCashier/Stocker
Part-time/$17/hour
Click here for more information on Indeed.Shake Shack, Franklin, TN
Restaurant Team MemberFull-time/$19.50/hour
Local Activities & Events
Williamson County Fair
Celebrating 20 years of fun!
August 2nd - 10th
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Tennessee International Film Festival
August 4th, 10:30am - 11:00pm
August 5th, 8:30am - 11:00pm
August 5th, 10:00am - 10:00pm
We showcase the best of award-winning cinema!
Award winning films, silent auctions, educational panels & special guests.
Click here for more information.
10th Annual Battle of the Badges
August 16th, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Honoring Nolensville Fire Chief David Windrow, Ret. Assistant Brentwood Police Chief Tommy Walsh, and Franklin Fire Captain Scott Mainord.
We Need 250+ donors by this Wednesday!
$10 E-gift Card to movie merchant of choice and $20 Amazon GC-for all presenting donors; Free Sickle Cell Trait testing for those who identify as African American or Black; Drawings for prizes and T-shirts for All! 2-day drive at the Brentwood Library this Wednesday, Aug. 16 and Thursday, Aug. 17!! Please come support our badges!
Click here for more information.
Mercy Community Healthcare Classic
September 4th, 7:00am - 11:00pm
Join us on the Public Square in Franklin, TN on Labor Day! The Mercy Franklin Classic is a 5k, 10k, 15k and 1k Kids Run. We start and finish on the historic Franklin Square with the final sprint down Main Street. There will be music, fun, and a Kids Zone!
Click here for more information.