Housing Authority of Yamhill County
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Poster Contest - “What Home Means to Me”
The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) is holding a poster contest for children associated with affordable housing and community development programs (i.e., public housing, Section8-assistance, rehabilitation projects, etc). The contest is open to children residing in housing supported directly by the Housing Authority of Yamhill County.
This year’s theme is “What Home Means to Me.” There are three age groups:
Elementary- Kindergarten to 5th; Middle- 6th to 8th; and High- 9th to 12th.
Local Activity
The Housing Authority of Yamhill County hosted several workshops during July. We supplied the crayons and paint…and the kids had a great time! The workshops were led by Bruce Sahagian and we especially want to thank Melissa Sanders, Teresa Velazquez, Maria Jacquez, Donna Slauf, Martin Slauf, Sylvia Robledo, Aaron Robledo, and Thelma Medina for helping with these events. We also want to thank The Merri Artist for their generous donation to our cause. Please stop by their store when you’re shopping in McMinnville.
Prizes
We are now preparing to send our posters to Salem for preliminary judging. Winners will be announced at the National Conference and Exhibition in Reno, Nevada in October. The Grand Prize winner will receive a $500 savings bond, their poster will be featured on the cover of the 2011 NAHRO calendar, and they will receive a free trip to Washington, D.C. with their family. Twelve other honorees will receive $100 savings bonds and be included in the 2011 NAHRO calendar. Wish us luck!
View our 2010 Poster Contest Entries Here
Updated 8/10
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NAHRO Poster Contest (6/10)
Foreclosure Assistance (4/10)
Board Planning Retreat (3/10)
Report to the Community 2009 (2/10)
Vittoria Square Remodeling Complete (11/09)
Commisioner David L. Newville Honored (10/09)