The Porchlight December 2024/January 2025
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
Important Notices for Residents
There have been some instances of speeding and avoiding speed bumps in some neighborhoods. It's important to remember these are neighborhoods with pedestrians, children playing and pets.
Remember to consider your neighbors' safety and adhere to the neighborhood speed limits and traffic patterns.
FHA Office Closures
Christmas Holiday
Monday, December 23rd - Friday, December 27th
New Year's Day
January 1, 2025
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 Tena Payne at 615-764-1247 ext. 212.
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 are interested in participating in the FSS program, please schedule an appointment with Tena Payne by email.
We are excited to get you on the road towards self-sufficiency.
Job Opportunities
Local Activities & Events
Friday, December 6th, 4:40PM - 8:30PM
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Saturday, December 7, 1:00PM
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39th Annual Dickson of a Christmas
Saturday, December 14th, 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday, December 15th, 11:00AM - 5:00PM
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