Housing Authority to host Southwest Florida Annual Fair Housing Summit; April is Fair Housing Month
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 22, 2016) – The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers, along with the Lee County Department of Human Services, the City of Fort Myers and the City of Cape Coral, will host the Southwest Florida Annual Fair Housing Summit on Wednesday, April 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at […]
Jewel’s new documentary has a message for all; “Our Journey Home” aims to bridge gap between misperceptions and real stories of people living in public housing
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2015) – The public awareness initiative, ReThink: Why Housing Matters, and four-time Grammy Award nominated singer-songwriter Jewel recently unveiled a new documentary, “Our Journey Home,” to narrow the gap between misperceptions and the real stories of people living in public housing. Produced by Emmy Award-winning film company, Stillmotion, the documentary examines the […]
High-school students benefit from Financial Empowerment eBus visit; eBuses provide community members access to professional financial advice and guidance
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 15, 2015) –Fifth Third Bank’s eBus, a mobile classroom providing financial services, hosted more than 50 high-school students and their families at the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers’ onsite Boys & Girls Club Renaissance Preserve Unit on April 21.
Fifth Third Bank’s eBus to travel to Housing Authority April 21; eBuses provide community members access to professional financial advice and guidance
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 10, 2015) – Fifth Third Bank’s eBus, a mobile classroom providing financial services, will be making a stop at the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers’ onsite Boys & Girls Club Renaissance Preserve Unit, located at 1633 Joust Lane in Fort Myers, on Tuesday, April 21 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers appoints new board positions
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 30, 2014) – The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers has appointed Mattie S. Young as chairwoman of the board and Peter Routsis-Arroyo as vice chairman.
Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers announces Fair Housing Summit; April is Fair Housing Month
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 3, 2014) – As part of Fair Housing Month in April, the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers along with the Lee County Department of Human Services will be hosting the Southwest Florida Annual Fair Housing Summit on Wednesday, April 16.
Lee County Housing Authority receives High Performer Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) score
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2014) – Marcus D. Goodson, executive director of the Lee County Housing Authority, announces that the agency has achieved a High Performer rating in its Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) score.
Housing Authority celebrates holiday giving with upcoming events
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2013)—The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers celebrates the spirit of giving and community with upcoming holiday events to take place Nov. 28 through Dec. 25.
HACFM announces 3rd Annual Father’s Day Event; Event to promote President Obama’s nationwide Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 24, 2013) – In partnership with the Lee County Housing Authority, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County and Lee County Black History Society, the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers will host its 3rd Annual Father’s Day Event on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 […]
HACFM to hold essay contest for Father of the Year Award; Essay deadline is Saturday, June 1
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 24, 2013) – In conjunction with its annual Father’s Day festivities, the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers will be holding an essay contest for youth who want to nominate their fathers for the organization’s Father of Year Award.