n o i t c e n n o C e c r u Reso www.wchra.com Special points of interest: The HRA will be closed Monday, February 16th in observation of President’s Day Reminder - Library’s are available if you need to print pay stubs or other documents for your recertification's.
February 2015 HRA’s Mission Through innovation, the Washington County Housing & Redevelopment Authority promotes community and economic development, and provides and maintains affordable, decent and safe housing opportunities in Washington County.
Resident Council Thursday, February 12th No RSVP necessary - Lite snack from 3:30-4:30pm served - Find out what is hapat the HRA office, 7645 Currell Boulevard, Woodbury Agenda: American Lung Association
pening at the HRA
HRA Staff Contact: Ann Lindquist Direct Number: 651-202-2813 Email:
[email protected]
One $25 gift card will be given We welcome all resident to become a away at each meeting part of our community gatherings.
Watch your mail for the Annual Resident Appreciation Winter Celebration! More information coming soon! For Public Housing Contact: Ann Lindquist Direct: 651-202-2813
[email protected] HCV - Section 8 Contact: Corina Serrano Direct: 651-202-2812
[email protected] OR Lucy Chaves Direct: 651-202-2806
[email protected]
WCHRA 7645 Currell Boulevard Woodbury, MN 55125 Phone: 651-458-0936
Celebrate Black History Month Black History Facts
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featured in commemorative http://www.history.com/ events around the country Black History Month began topics/black-history/black- for the 50th anniversary of as “Negro History Week,” history-facts the tragic day that galvawhich was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a STEPPINGSTONE THEATHER nized the Civil Rights movement. noted African American FOUR LITTLE GIRLS: What bothers me most is historian, scholar, educaBIRMINGHAM 1963 that their names have been tor, and publisher. It beAdults $14, Youth/Seniors virtually erased: they are came a month-long cele$10 bration in 1976. The month Dates Jan 30, 2015 - Feb 22 inevitably referred to as of February was chosen to Stepping Stone Theatre call “the four Black girls killed in the Birmingham church coincide with the birthdays 651-225-9265 for tickets bombing.” Along with our of Frederick Douglass and and show times memories of that horrible Abraham Lincoln. Who will YOU be? day and what it symbolized, The black population of the SteppingStone Theatre’s I would also like us all to United States in 1870 was acclaimed play takes this consider what Carole Rob4.8 million; in 2007, the quote as a starting point, ertson, Addie Mae Collins, number of black residents and lets the “Four Little Cynthia Wesley and Denise of the United States, inGirls” live out their hopes cluding those of more than and dreams for the future. McNair might have beone race, was 40.7 million. Don’t miss the play that was come. — Dr. Angela Davis
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Volunteer Mentor Each January, our nation celebrates National Mentoring Month (NMM). This month-long media and outreach campaign focuses on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us—individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith communities and nonprofits—can work together to increase the number of mentors and assure brighter futures for our young people.
10 weeks. 101 prizes. $35,000 WILL YOU BE THE NEXT WINNER? Go to WWW.SAVEYOURREFUND.COM to learn more
For more information on programs both to BE a mentor and to find mentoring programs for young people, go to www.mpmn.org
Smoke-free Housing Information Sessions for Public Housing Residents American Lung Association is holding information sessions to help you understand the benefits of smokefree housing, as all HRA PUBLIC HOUSING is going smoke-free. Join us to learn about the resources available to make quitting smoking easier, whenever you are ready. Please feel free to attend any session that is most convenient for you. You are not required to attend an information session. Surveys that were mailed to you to assist in determining which resources for quitting are of the most interest to you can be turned in at the information sessions. The information provided in the surveys will be used to connect HRA residents with resources for quitting that best meet their needs and interests.
Thursday, January 22 at 4:00 PM Friday, January 23 at 3:00 PM Monday, January 26 at 11:00 AM Monday, January 26 at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 27 at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 27 at 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 27 at 4:00 PM Thursday, January 29 at 4:00 PM Thursday, February 5 at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 12 at 3:30 PM
TrailSide Senior Living 19850 Forest Road North Forest Lake, MN 55025 Muller Manor 14235 Forest Boulevard Hugo, MN 55038 Ann Bodlovick Apartments 2400 West Orleans Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Raymie Johnson 14830 58th St. No Stillwater, MN 55082 Cobble Hill Apartments 2600 Cobble Hill Drive Woodbury, MN 55125 Pioneer Apartments 900 Third Street St. Paul Park, MN 55071 Woodland Park Apartments 7920 Hearthside Avenue Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Briar Pond Apartments 1591 Granada Avenue North Oakdale, MN 55128 Whispering Pines 7 5th Ave. NE Forest Lake, MN 55025 Washington County HRA Office 7645 Currell Boulevard, Woodbury, MN 55125
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Prepare and Prosper Free Tax Preparation and Financial Services (formally AccountAbility Minnesota) Identification Number (ITIN) card or We provide free tax and financial serletter) and birth dates for the filer, vices at 10 locations throughout the spouse, and all dependents -Required Twin Cities Jan. 22 - April 15. Individuals Photo identification - Required with an annual income of $30,000 or less Last year's tax returns and families with an income of $53,000 W-2 forms received by the filer and or less are eligible. spouse for each job Any 1099 forms for filer or spouse Use our tax clinic finder to locate a Alimony received clinic near you by going to: Unemployment income statements www.accountabilitymn.org Social Security income statements What should I bring with me? Any other statements showing inYou should bring any statements, forms, come from other sources (Examples receipts or other documentation that include the Minnesota Family Investshow income you received, taxment Program (MFIP), Minnesota deductible expenses, and property tax or Supplemental Aid (MSA) or General rental payments you made. The list beAssistance – veterans’ benefits, worklow includes the records needed most ers’ compensation, etc.) often; you may disregard any that don’t IRA contributions apply to you. Tuition expenses for university, col Social Security cards (or Individual lege or technical college (Form 1098-T)
Six Reasons SuperTracker Is the Answer to Conquering New Year’s Resolutions Posted by Jessica Larson, MS, RD, USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
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Interest statements for student loans
(Form 1098-E) Itemized expenses deductions, such as: Out-of-pocket medical expenses Cash or Noncash donations Vehicle license tabs Tax preparation fees Uniform costs Daycare expenses (For each provider you paid, you must provide the name, address, amount paid, and Social Security number or EIN). Minnesota K-12 Education credit and/or subtraction expenses, such as: Educational software Academic books/materials Music lessons and music equipment purchases or rentals Tuition for academic summer camp Instructor fees for drivers education School supplies (itemized receipts).
SuperTracker is Now Mobile! Now you can use SuperTracker from your phone! Compare two foods on the go, update your goals on the spot or log your food and activity in real time. Try it on your phone today: www.supertracker.usda.gov
and a giant pat on the back with every 3. You can log your food AND your activity with one program! Think of SuperTracker as your one stop health shop. You can track what you eat with Food Tracker and how much you move with Physical Activity Tracker. See how your daily choices stack up to meet your goals. 4. You can compare and contrast foods on the go! Rushing through the grocery store to pick up something healthy for dinner? SuperTracker’s Food-A-Pedia is here to lighten the load and the calories. Compare foods side by side and choose the foods that are right for you. 5. Yep, there’s a graph for that. Show off your success with SuperTracker’s fancy graphs and charts. Make your coworkers jealous when they see how many fruits and veggies you are eating. 6. One tool for the whole family. You can create multiple profiles within one account to keep the whole family on track.
Washington County Workforce Centers Calendar of Workshops Woodbury Location: 2150 Radio Dr, Woodbury
National Career Readiness Certificate February 2, 9, 23 1-4:30 Woodbury
Forest Lake Location: 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake
Creative Job Search February 9 February 27
Cottage Grove Location: 13000 Ravine Parkway S, Cottage Grove Financial Literacy February 4 February 11 February 18
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Boot Camp (4 day workshop) February 17-19 9-4
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Navigating MinnesotaWorks.net February 4 2-3 Woodbury
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Interviewing Lab February 3 February 12
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Resume 101 Computer Lab February 3 1-4 February 12 1-4
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Career Exploration February 3
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Social media February 27
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New Leaf February 13
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LinkedIn - Getting Started February 24 1-4 Century College (14386 Hudson RD S, Afton) LinkedIn- Advanced Strategies February 26 1-4 Century College (14386 Hudson RD S, Afton) Job Talk February 2, 9, 23
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www.mn.gov/deed/job-seekers Washington County HRA 7645 Currell Blvd. Woodbury, MN 55125
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