November 2010

2. Community Programs with B.J. Aungst, Stefanie Harris & Katherine Occhipinti November 2010 June 20, 2012

3. Community Programs CAHEC funds and administers the Supportive Services Coordinator Initiative and Six Community Programs: • Resident Wellness Center 137 Installed since 2000 • Technology Learning Center 152 Installed since 1999 • Community Grant Program 263 Funded since 2000 • Adult Scholarship Program 488 Recipients since 2000 • Senior Recognition Program 746 Participants since 2005 • Youth Recognition Program 424 Participants since 2004

4. CP Division • Maintain website with current documents • Perform CP orientations • Update promotional materials and supply to site personnel • Send orientation packets to new sites • Process incoming applications • Work with site personnel to administer programs • Oversee Art Contest for CAHEC holiday card • Administer writing workshops in conjunction with NCWN • Evaluate and modify programs

5. User-Friendly Process • All applications were revamped in 2008 so we don’t request any information we don’t need • RWC & TLC applications are only one page • Guidelines are simple and straightforward • All documents (guidelines, FAQ’s, applications, promotional flyers) can be found on our website • CP staff is accessible and knowledgeable Local Superheroes Katherine Occhipinti and BJ Aungst

6. Compliance Manager Support • Review Community Programs and supportive services during annual site reviews • Supply promotional materials to property managers • Encourage onsite personnel to take advantage of programs • Provide feedback to CP staff based on knowledge of site Irish Holmes at Six Flags over Georgia with Youth Recognition Program

7. Art Contest 2009 Winner 2008 Winner 2010 Winner 2011Winner “Each year CAHEC invites all of its residents to submit art for the company’s holiday card. This year we are pleased to feature the art work of Dawn Wright, a resident of Barden Ridge Apartments in Roxboro, NC.”

8. Community Programs Connection

9. David T. Peet Adult Scholarship Program

10. Adult Scholarship Program • Program requirements: • 2.75 GPA minimum • Renewal application each semester • Up to $1000 or $2000 per year • Noncompetitive • Application process is simple • Pays for tuition, fees, books & supplies

11. Adult Scholarship Program • Allows residents to further education • Provides increase in earning potential • 13% of recipients would not have attended school without scholarships • 66% would weigh scholarship in decision to move

17. Senior Recognition Program

18. Senior Recognition Program • Program requirements: • 100 hours of activities • One social event • One fundraiser • All CAHEC residents 55 & older are eligible • Reward is an onsite event or choice of one of 4 CAHEC planned trips • Timeliness and accuracy of documents are essential

19. Senior Recognition Program • Increases activity level of individual residents • Improves site morale • Boosts resident involvement in community events • Provides opportunity for getting to know neighbors

20. 2013 CAHEC Award Trip Options • One night stay in Asheville, NC • Two night stay in Williamsburg, VA • Two night stay in Myrtle Beach, SC • Three – four night CRUISE • Each year CAHEC will choose 4 destinations to offer sites!

25. Youth Recognition Program

26. Youth Recognition Program • Program requirements: • Good behavior, attendance, grades • 10 hours of community service • One fundraiser • Timeliness and accuracy of documents are essential • Site recruits mentors • Everyone attends a group trip! • Dollars for A’s

27. Youth Recognition Program • Improves student behavior and grades • Keeps youth busy and out of trouble • Provides opportunity to meet people from other areas • Gives participants chance to travel places they’ve never been • Teaches students to give to community

28. Resources Mentoring Pamphlet Parent Brochure

37. What’s in it for YOU?

38. Impact on Property Management • Pride in property • Sense of community • Interaction and teamwork among residents • Use of programs as marketing tool • Improvement in apartment upkeep • Kids out of trouble because they’re busy with other activities • Resident retention • Community involvement • Volunteer service • Enhanced relations between property managers and residents.

39. What role does the site play? • Market programs to current/prospective residents • Approve and submit program applications • Complete evaluations and provide regular updates of program participation • Solicit resources from the community to provide tutoring, classes, and on-site services

40. How Do I Find Partnering Organizations? • Internet • Word of mouth • Getting out into your community • Phone calls (A quick survey to the property asking what kinds of things the residents are interested in directs you to organizations which would benefit them the most.)

41. Potential Resources • Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America • Habitat for Humanity • Community colleges • Health department • Banks • Churches • And of course…CAHEC! Family Fun Day

42. Resident Awareness • Monthly newsletters • Flyers • Bulletin boards • Word of mouth • Questionnaires • Visiting your residents Cookout

43. Contact Information B.J. Aungst Community Programs Specialist 919-788-1805 baungst@cahec.com Katherine Occhipinti Community Programs Manager 919-532-1792 kocchipinti@cahec.com • Stefanie Harris • Community Programs Specialist • 645-9825 • sharris@cahec.com