4th QUARTER 2016
EDINBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY
El Reflejo Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 4
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RODOLFO “RUDY” RAMIREZ
Edinburg Housing Authority 2016 Board of Commissioners CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN RESIDENT COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER JOSE RODRIGUEZ ARMANDO BARRERA EDUARDO GONZALEZ ELIAS LONGORIA JUAN GUZMAN
Ciro Treviño Administration Building 910 S. Sugar Rd. Edinburg, Texas, 78539 Office Hours: Mon.- Thurs.: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri.: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
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EHA staff, Edinburg PD, Edinburg Parks and Recreation, Whiskey D. Band, Southern Justice, representatives from Edinburg Sekula Library and RGV JR. Vipers Academy participated Children from the in the event by traveling to Edinburg Housing Authori- every development to deliver ty’s developments lined up toys. The caravan was led by on Dec. 21, waiting for Blue Blue Santa and began at La Santa to arrive with toys. Ap- Posada. The journey continproximately 500 toys were ued through Lantana, El Jarcollected in collaboration din, Albores Courts and endwith the Edinburg Police De- ed at Ramirez Apartments. Six members of partment and distributed at EHA’s 4th Annual Toy Drive. the Southern Justice mo torcycle club participated in the event by handing out toys to the children. Vice president for the Southern Justice, Freddy Ramos, commented on the importance of community partners in events like the toy drive. “It’s very import Toys were collect- ed throughout the city of Ed- ant because we all try to inburg from Nov. 18 – Dec.14. do the same thing for evThanks to EHA’s community eryone – give back to the partners, boys and girls from community,” Ramos said. all five developments, ages “That’s the true meaning 0-12, received a free toy. of Christmas.” It was the
EHA celebrates 4th Annual Toy Drive
Congratulations Mr. Ramirez! We would like to congratulate our very own Executive Director Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez on becoming the new president for the Housing Alliance of Valley Employees South Texas Region! Mr. Ramirez was inaugurated on Dec. 16, 2016 by Hidalgo County District Attorney, Ricardo Rodriguez at the annual H.A.V.E Christmas party. Housing employees from the South Texas organization came together
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first time Southern Justicehelped at an EHA event, but they hope to help out at next year’s toy drive. EHA and Executive Director Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez are thankful to the city of Edinburg and our community partners for all the donations. Due to re
H.A.V.E Inaugurates New President
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cent funding cuts from HUD, the agency relies on the collaborative efforts of the community. Ramirez said the event was a “great success” thanks to the participation of Edinburg PD, Southern Justice and other partners. As an administrator, the executive director finds events like the toy drive one of the most rewarding parts of his job. Especially when EHA residents benefit. “It was rewarding to see the smiles that we put on our residents to celebrate the inauguration of Mr. Ramirez and the holiday at The Main Event Entertainment center with a buffet, bowling and prizes. The H.A.V.E. S.T.R. is a membership organization consisting of agencies and individuals who administer housing and community development, and it is currently one of the leading advocates for the provision of adequate and affordable housing in the South Texas Region.
faces, specifically the children,” Ramirez said. The children weren’t the only ones to walk away with smiles, as EHA staff and community partners were grateful for the opportunity to carry out the true meaning of Christmas. On behalf of EHA we’d like to wish Mr. Ramirez the best of luck as he takes office. EHA is excited for this new journey and looks forward to working with all H.A.V.E agencies and members.
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