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FREE EACH VOLUME 24
MONTH ISSUE 12
The Voice
A community-based newspaper serving the Puget Sound area since 1981
December
2005
Articles translated
into six languages
The newspaper of Neighborhood House
Utility allowances to Careful planning for high-
change in HOPE VI rise renovation continues
BY SVEN KOEHLER
SEATTLE HOUSING Seattle Housing Authority
Rent and utility expenses should be 30 percent
AUTHORITY
of residents’ total monthly income
Recent changes to the util- International Terrace resident Yu-
ity allowance which is used Chung Chuang strained to hear a faint
for Section 8 rental proper- beeping sound that would tell him there was
ties will also have an effect moisture inside the walls of his apartment.
on households at NewHolly, He stood by as Randy Hiatt of WG Clark
Rainier Vista and High Point. Construction inserted a small tool called a
The same utility allowances pin moisture meter into the wall.
apply in these communities. Fortunately, both Chuang and Randy
Utility allowances enable heard only the sound of silence.
low-income households to That good news meant that water was
hold enough money back not trapped inside the walls where it could
from their rent payments to cause damage to the building.
cover the cost of their utilities. Hiatt did pin moisture testing at Inter-
For most households in these GRAPHIC COURTESY OF SEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITY national Terrace and other buildings to
communities, 30 percent of prepare for work that will be done as part
monthly income is expected to pay for rent ommended that SHA’s allowances should of the homeWorks high-rise rehabilitation
and utilities. be lower. The recommended changes to project. PHOTO BY SVEN KOEHLER
The utility allowance is the part of that utility allowances range from around $15 Yu-Chung Chuang looks on while Randy
He is the exterior specialist for the
30 percent portion that households keep to to around $100. Hiatt performs a moisture test in his
general contractor that has been selected
pay for their utilities. The allowance varies When utility allowances are lowered, International Terrace apartment.
by SHA.
according to the type and size of living unit rents are increased at the same time. When “I’ve worked on many successful reno- All Green Lake Plaza residents are en-
the household lives in. The allowance is utility allowances increase, rents decrease. vations in the area, including three proj- couraged to attend. The purpose of the meet-
expected to cover all utilities—heat, lights, In all cases, the total amount that a house- ects for the ing is to describe how the work will be done
gas, water and sewer. hold pays for rent and utilities should re- King Coun- there and to provide general timelines.
The rules for utility allowances are dic- main constant at 30 percent of their monthly ty Housing “We are aware that residents have a lot
tated by Department of Housing and Urban income. Authority of questions about the project,” said project
Development regulations. Allowances can Utility allowances can be very beneficial this year,” said Hiatt. “I’ve enjoyed meet- manager Stephanie Van Dyke. “We will
be calculated according to national aver- for tenants if they are too high. High allow- ing the residents. I’m proud that they’ve share what everyone, including the contrac-
ages of utility use, or according to local ances may mean that tenants actually pay been happy with our work.” tor, SHA staff and residents, can do to help
usage. Until recently, the same utility al- less than 30 percent of their income for The homeWorks project is addressing make the project run smoothly.”
lowances had been in place at SHA since rent and utilities if they have money left the specific needs of many Seattle Housing The contractor and architects are still
the mid-1980s and were based on national over from the allowance after the utility Authority buildings. While the project at studying the best way to do the work, so
averages. bills are paid. While this is great for the International Terrace will begin next year, there will be another meeting closer to the
Last spring, SHA hired a consulting tenant, it means that the Housing Authority a different kind of work will start at Green start of construction with more details about
firm to study the utility allowances and is receiving less rent. In a time of shrinking Lake Plaza some time in February. the scope of the project.
determine if they were accurate. This firm, federal resources, SHA determined that it A pre-construction meeting will be held In the future, residents can expect regular
which suggests utility allowances for hous- needed to make sure utility allowances for residents of Green Lake Plaza on Dec. updates in The Voice, in addition to infor-
ing authorities all across the country, rec- Please see “Allowances” on page 4 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the community room. mation provided in each building.
Where’s the rest Free, annual haul-away for Scattered-Sites residents
of The Voice?
SEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITY up to thirty bags and boxes that do not Sites residents only. Residents of other
You may notice that this month’s Are you tired of too much clutter? exceed the weight limit of 70 pounds per SHA properties can talk to their property
Voice looks different. Do you need a little more storage space bag or box and up to three items labeled managers for information on how to dispose
We’ve put together a shorter publi- in your home? Do you have old things that electronic waste, including televisions, of bulky items.
cation this month to accommodate for you’ve been meaning to get rid of? computers and CPUs. If you are a Scattered-Sites resident
staff vacation and personnel changes. As a Scattered-Sites resident, you can All haul away items must be bagged, who has questions, or if you would like to
But don’t worry, things will be back schedule one haul away pick-up per year bundled or boxed for pick up and placed schedule a date to have your large items
to normal next month. with the Seattle Housing Authority. out the morning of the pick up day. Please hauled away, please call the Housing
Thanks for your patience and keep SHA will pick up up to four bulky items do not set them out the night before. Authority’s operations office at (206) 716-
reading. such as chairs, tables, furniture and sofas, This service is available to Scattered- 1310 ext. 10.
In this issue Quotable Neighborhood House Non-profit org.
Jesse Epstein Building U.S. postage PAID
Point of View Page 3 “Kids want to bring their own 905 Spruce Street Seattle, WA
DENNY TERRACE RESIDENTS SHINE culture into their artwork, which Seattle, WA 98104 Permit #8887
High Point Herald Page 4 brings a community aspect to the
EAST AFRICAN COFFEES STARTING group and gives value to where
Rainier Vista News Page 5 kids came from.”
COMMUNITY LEADER STEPS DOWN — Victoria Brown, education
NewHolly Notes Page 6 director at The Nature Consortium, on
NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT A SUCCESS how Rainier Vista participants begin
Yesler Happenings Page 7 their after school projects.
COMMITTEE ON YESLER FUTURE FORMING See story on page 5
SHA NEWS - 2 DECEMBER 2005
Training provides valuable SHA staff raises money for charities
health care information SEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Seattle Housing Authority staff raised
thousands of dollars in their annual work-
will use the money to deliver needed ser-
vices and commodities.
Social service and other organizations
place giving campaign which concluded that provide services to residents made
last month. The campaign gives employees presentations to employees about how their
the opportunity to make donations to a work benefits SHA residents.
variety of charities. SHA also put together a variety of fund-
The donations will help people in need, raising events and projects that benefited the
including both residents living in SHA campaign efforts, including a potluck meal
units and people in the greater Seattle called “Bite of SHA,” where employees
community. cooked their specialties and shared them
Organizations that receive the donations with other employees.
SHA to lease at least 60
apartments to households
from the Gulf States
PHOTO BY KLAUS RICHTER
Parents involved in the health care training practice taking their temperatures.
BY SARA FARINELLI speaking participants.
Voice intern Residents from Swedish Hospital and BY VIRGINIA FELTON
various health care professionals from Seattle Housing Authority
As part of a grant from the UCLA/John- Harborview Medical Center, Public Health
son & Johnson Health Care Institute, the first — Seattle & King County and Puget Sound Both the Seattle Housing Au-
of three health care training sessions was Neighborhood Health Center were seated thority and the King County
held last month for just over 100 Neighbor- throughout the room to field questions from Housing Authority are leasing
hood House Head Start and Early Head Start the participants. apartments to people who have
parents at the NewHolly Gathering Hall. “This is one of the best, one of the most arrived in Washington after en-
The training was designed to help parents diverse trainings I have seen. This is amaz- during the hardships of Hurricane
become better-educated caregivers for their ing,” Herman observed. “It has been done Katrina or Hurricane Rita.
children, providing them with information beautifully.” As of mid-November, 33
to use if their children become ill. Each participant received “What To Do,” households had signed leases and
Participants, who came from the New- a simple medical reference guide with in- moved in to apartments owned by
Holly, Rainier Vista, High Point and Yesler structions on its use. The guide focuses on SHA, primarily in West Seattle.
Terrace housing communities, were re- situations such as fever, earaches, vomiting By early December, Admis-
cruited on a first-come, first served basis and coughs, suggesting appropriate over- sions Manager Dennis Hall ex-
by Neighborhood House staff. Each was the-counter medications and advising on pects that the 60 units available
asked to sign a commitment form and fill their safe use. in SHA housing will be fully
out a pre-training survey. The project team is working on a picto- leased.
“Community response was positive,” rial insert for the guide for parents who have For both housing authorities,
said Project Coordinator Jonathan Green. difficulty reading. the apartments being leased are
“We filled up our slots quickly.” In addition, the trainers covered basic outside the public housing pro-
The three-year program is part of an good practices to promote health and mini- gram. This means that those on PHOTO COURTESY OF SEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
ongoing, nationwide project headed by Dr. mize illness, such as keeping immuniza- the waiting lists for public hous- Seattle Housing Authority employee Judy Fani sorts
Ariella Herman, research director at the tions up-to-date, handling and storing food ing or Section 8 vouchers are not donations.
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Institute. properly, covering coughs and sneezes and being skipped over in order to
A study done by the Institute last year washing hands. provide this housing. an ombudsman for those in SHA housing,
indicated that parents who participated in Recognizing that accidents will still hap- The Seattle Housing Authority expects making sure they are connected with other
the training cut the number of unnecessary pen, the participants were encouraged to that it will be reimbursed for the rental costs providers for things like furniture, utility
trips they took to emergency rooms by 48 keep emergency telephone numbers handy, associated with these apartments by the hook-ups, and all the other necessary things
percent and to clinics by 37.5 percent. including the National Poison Control Federal Emergency Management Agency they need to successfully move into a new
NH Child Development Director Kathee Center and the local hospital. CPR, basic through the State of Washington’s Depart- home in a strange city.
Richter, who is the Seattle project direc- life support training, smoke detectors, fire ment of Community, Trade and Economic That position is expected to be a limited
tor, together with staffers Jonathan Green, extinguishers and a first aid kit were also Development. duration of three or four months and will
Atalelegn Molalign, Laura Huggins and recommended as precautions. In total, SHA has had contact with 154 be reimbursed from FEMA.
Million Shiferaw attended a three-day train- Those involved in the training will meet households seeking housing following the SHA employees have also been working
ing session in June at UCLA to prepare for three more times for follow up to determine devastation in the Gulf States from the on their own time to help these households
the Seattle project. how effective the training has been. hurricanes. These people have either ap- get set up in their new housing.
For the event at NewHolly, many of Participants will be asked to fill out a proached SHA directly or been referred by Working informally, employees have
the participants were bussed in from their final questionnaire that will be sent to the an aid agency or other housing provider. enlisted the help of friends and neighbors
communities. Child care was also provided. Johnson & Johnson Health Care Institute Of these, SHA has completed the pa- to provide household goods, clothing and
After a buffet dinner to break the ice, the to provide data for their study. perwork for more than 80 with the hope of furniture.
training began. Interpretation was provided Finanical support for the project has also housing them, either in SHA’s own housing Windemere Foundation donated $2,500
in eight languages for the non-English been provided by Regence Blue Shield. or in housing SHA refers them to. to help provide for the households, and
SHA is working closely with the City many volunteers have helped to sort and
of Seattle, the Urban League and others categorize the offerings.
to promote a unified response to each All of the supplies and donations have
New property managers for high rises household’s needs. been set up in a vacant unit at High Point.
A coordinator has been hired to oversee One of the donation coordinators, Judy
SEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITY to more permanent housing. services for these households. This coor- Fani, remarked, “It looks like a regular little
Please welcome Misti Uptain and Bill Drummond oversees the management of dinator, John Manning, is also acting as second hand store now.”
Drummond as the newest property manag- high-rise buildings in the south end of Seattle,
ers with the Seattle Housing Authority. They including Barton Place, Beacon Tower, Cen- About The Voice
both joined the SHA staff last month. ter Park, Holly Court,
Uptain oversees the management of International Terrace, The Voice is a monthly newspaper published by Neighborhood House with
buildings in the north end of Seattle, includ- and Ross Manor. financial support from the Seattle Housing Authority.
ing University West, University House, Center As Property Manag- The Voice is edited by Neighborhood House staff with help from SHA. It strives
West, West Town View, ers, both will supervise to provide a forum for objective news and information of interest to low-income
Greenlake Plaza, Olym- lease enforcement, people and those living in SHA communities.
pic West, and Queen maintenance and crime The Voice welcomes articles, letters to the editor and columns from readers. If
Anne Heights. prevention efforts to you’d like to submit an article, or if you have a question about anything you’ve read
Previously, Uptain ensure a safe, comfort- Bill Drummond in this publication, feel free to contact Voice Editor Stacy Schwandt at (206) 461-
worked with the Church able and affordable home for tenants. 8430 ext. 227 or by e-mail at stacys@nhwa.org. You can also mail submissions
Council of Greater Uptain and Drummond are looking to: The Voice, Neighborhood House, 905 Spruce St. #200, Seattle, WA 98104.
Seattle in a program forward to meeting residents, so please Please include your name and contact information on your submission.
Misti Uptain
helping homeless men feel free to say hello when you see them in All submissions are subject to editing for accuracy, style and length.
and women move from transitional housing your building.
THE VOICE
DECEMBER 2005 SHA NEWS – 3
POINT OF VIEW
NEWS ABOUT THE SEATTLE SENIOR HOUSING PROGRAM AND SEATTLE’S HIGH-RISE COMMUNITIES
Tri-Court residents Olive Ridge residents get a
prepare for disaster taste of healthy eating
BY PUBLIC HEALTH
BY ANTHONY CAMERON for residents. We also talked about printing
– SEATTLE & KING
Tri-Court Resident Council President emergency cards on which residents can
COUNTY
write contact numbers and medical and
Olive Ridge residents
As night fell on Oct. 23, we had a black- prescription information.
gathered around a table
out in the Tri-Court area. Residents who Council members are now researching
last month to watch the
had moved in after the renovations had local and federal programs that we may be
preparation of minestrone
not yet experienced a blackout here. Last able to get involved with. We have already
soup.
winter passed without a single one, even made contact with the Seattle Disaster
The table was set with
though we’ve usually had some in the fall Preparedness Office and the Department of
a colorful display of fresh
and winter. Housing and Urban Development.
carrots, green celery,
People went out to the courtyard to Our ideas include becoming a Seattle
white onion, savory garlic,
find out what happened. They quickly dis- Disaster Aid & Response Team or part of
canned red beans, canned
covered they couldn’t get back into their one. This requires a two-year certification
tomatoes, low-sodium
building because all four buildings have a for CPR, disaster first aid, light rescue and
broth and bulk spices.
key card lock that doesn’t work when the more.
The residents were tak-
power is out. We’re also considering contacting out-
ing part in a Come Taste PHOTO BY MARCIA JOHNSON
Some had the keys we were issued in side agencies to see whether we can become
cooking demonstration, Residents from Jackson Park joined Marta Vaughn (at left)
anticipation of a blackout. But the keys a repository in which first-responders can
a project of the Healthy as she led a cooking demonstration last month.
didn’t work. Apparently, they won’t work store emergency supplies.
Eating for Healthy Aging program at Public sizes, sodium, fiber and healthy lifestyles.
unless a locksmith comes by and replaces We have a basement room in two build-
Health – Seattle & King County. “We have to eat everyday. The point of
the lock. ings that could be used as bunkers with a
Come Taste is designed for older adults eating is to nourish your body. My goal is
So, I guess when the lights are out, you good possibility for survival in a disaster.
and encourages fruit and vegetable con- to encourage you to choose foods that will
have to write down the number for a lock- They could be a place for supplies of food
sumption, provides nutrition education for give your body energy and nutrients that
smith—if you have a pen and paper. You like MREs, water, toilet paper, first aid sup-
a healthier diet and encourages people to taste good too,” Vaughn added.
must call the locksmith—if you have a cell plies, shovels, pry bars, picks, other rescue
participate in the Basic Foods (food stamp) Come Taste recipes are created with ease
phone. The locksmith must come to change equipment, even port a-potties with lime
program. and nutrition in mind.
the lock on the doors. Only then, will your and whatever else we can store.
The Basic Foods program can help people “I like to use recipes that are low in fat
emergency key work. The fire and rescue personnel would have
with low incomes buy the nutritious foods and sodium and contain a source of fiber.
The point is there’s no plan or procedure access to maintain and rotate dated supplies.
they need for a healthy diet that includes It is also important that the recipes are
in place in case of a blackout or worse. The Resident Council will help with procur-
variety and moderation. A healthy diet also realistic so that people can use them in
This fact became an urgent concern for ing hardware, equipment, shelters, blankets
includes a decreased intake of sodium, fat their homes.”
the Tri-Court Resident Council and we be- and other survival supplies.
and excess sugar and an increased intake of Vaughn also uses healthy, low cost ingre-
gan talking about it at our next meeting. This may seem pretty ambitious for a
fiber, colorful fruits and vegetables. dients, including a variety of fresh, frozen
We started with simple ideas of what we council only a year old, but there are a lot
“It is important to choose a variety of or canned vegetables or fruits, produce that
could do within Tri-Court to prepare for of programs and people out there who will
foods, especially colorful produce,” said is in season and spices and grains from the
emergency. Quickly, we realized we wanted help once they know about us.
Marta Vaughn, a Come Taste educator. bulk section.
to involve the greater neighborhood in our Having something to do and goals to
Adding colorful produce to your meals Cooking demonstrations are fun to
planning. We all agreed that Canada was a reach also helps the people who reaching
provides flavor and nutrients that benefit watch, but the real take-home message is to
good neighbor, but a bit far perhaps. for those goals. Health, both physical and
your health, Vaughn said. use the recipes provided to eat more fruits
We came up with a number of ideas, mental, improves when there’s something
Her 30- to 60-minute cooking demon- and vegetables.
including developing procedures for events constructive to do that comes with a feeling
strations include recipes, handouts and a If you are interested in having a Come
like blackouts and evacuation instructions of accomplishment.
taste of the food prepared. She may provide Taste demonstration in your building, con-
information on reading food labels, food tact Seattle Housing Authority Community
safety, eating on a budget, cooking for one Builders Brett Houghton at (206) 615-3596
Denny Terrace residents
or two people, healthy fat choices, serving or Marcia Johnson at (206) 615-3554.
make building “home” low-income buildings. Will also acts as chef
for our pancake luncheons.
Community notes
BY SYBIL BAILEY Aaron Turner and Howard Carson have In keeping with the diversity of our build- Thanks for the memories
Denny Terrace Council President turned our dismal south patio into a place ing, Elaine Martinez hosts a meeting on the After seven years of dedicated ser-
that accents the whole neighborhood using third Tuesday of each month for a group vice to the residents of Blakeley Manor,
Once again, we are letting others know trellises, tables and rose bushes donated by of Nichiren Buddhists who believe in the Hinda Kipnis is retiring as back-up
how we are doing in our building next to the the Seattle Housing Authority. AnneMa- mystic law of cause and effect, Nam Myoho manager.
freeway on Capitol Hill. We are a building rie Burks has also made the area around Renge Kyo. The organization believes in Kipnis’ value to the residents far
of 220 apartments full of good residents. the windows look like we have a live-in world peace, culture and education. exceeded the traditional responsibilities
As many of you know, our wall murals landscaper. We also have Cinda Lium, vice president of a back-up—she provided an important
painted by resident Karen Jensen are com- To keep our building safe and secure, of the Denny Terrace Resident Council and link between the Russian and American
plete and brightening up our front lobby we formed a committee that works directly welcome committee chair, who along with residents in our community.
and library. They were designed to enhance with our Crime Prevention Coordinator Al- Aaron Turner is collecting money for the Facing her second major surgery last
residents’ security and for visitors to admire lan Davis and the building’s management. Hurricane Katrina and Rita survivors. month and the necessary recovery, our
as they enter and explore the building. The committee is chaired by Mark Our monthly council meetings are the plucky little Hinda has had to admit that
Kay McDill, our “artistic design devel- Moore, who received an award for his second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 it is time to take a break!
oper,” has transformed one of the largest commitment to our residents. Moore col- p.m. in our beautiful Denny Room which We deeply appreciate her years of
resident bulletin boards into a veritable lects information on crimes and does his is adorned by some of McDill’s collages of dedication to the Blakeley residents
work of art. Each month she creates a topi- best to coordinate a resolution or give some her “giraffe projects” in the building. and extend a very sincere thank you
cal display. Whether it be women’s rights, answers to residents. The end-of-the-month council “Stone and wishes for a speedy recovery.
freedom, age or holiday wishes, she gives We now have two hosts (Starr and Will) Soup” luncheons will begin again as the (signed) Resident community of
us the ability to enjoy being ourselves and for coffee hours that run six days a week, for fall approaches. Blakeley Manor
take pride in our surroundings. residents to talk and enjoy gossip-free inter- This building is community-oriented,
The hallways and doors show that there action with each other. This group acts as a and we strive to include all residents. With RAC election next month
is pride and camaraderie among us. sounding board for any policy changes in the elections coming up in the near future, we A special meeting of the Resident
Our garden spots around the building are works from SHA or the Federal Department are now warming up for the campaigns. Action Council will be held at 2 p.m. at
beautiful and make the institutional look of of Housing and Urban Development. Thanks to all who work with the resident Center Park on Jan. 10 to elect a new
the building disappear for those who pass. Input from these groups is vital, ensur- council and its committees. president. Nominations for the position
People stop and sit on our front patio, talking ing Denny Terrace has a say in how things Without you we would just be a building include J.M. (Jim) Bush, Rick Harrison
with any residents who may be around. progress or do not progress for residents in instead of a community. and Doug Morrison.
THE VOICE
4 – SHA NEWS DECEMBER 2005
HIGH POINT HERALD NEWS ABOUT THE HIGH POINT COMMUNITY
Building community starts New principal at High
at home for Ethiopian and Point settles in
Eritrean residents BY SARA FARINELLI
Voice intern
The new principal at High
Point Elementary School, Gayle
Everly, is accustomed to diver-
sity among her students. Cedar
Valley Community School in
Lynnwood, where she served
as principal for 14 years, has a
very diverse student body with
over 20 different languages
spoken at home.
Profiled as one of the seven
“most effective principals” in a
1995 Seattle Times article for
her leadership and guidance
at Cedar Valley, Everly brings
considerable experience and PHOTO BY SARA FARINELLI
expertise to her new job. Gayle Everly brings plenty of experience leading
In the course of 25 years in diverse schools to her new job at High Point.
PHOTO COURTESY OF SEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITY education, she has also picked
Aregawi Abiraha (left) started the East African Coffee Hour with the support of Seattle up credentials as a social worker in family The school served nearly 400 spaghetti
Housing Authority Community Builder Kari-lynn Frank (on right). therapy. dinners to students and their families—a
During her 14-year tenure at Cedar Val- highly successful venture considering the
BY ANA MARIA KING group.” ley, a new building was designed and built current enrollment of 156.
Seattle Housing Authority The group, which has been active over and enrollment doubled in size. Although “It was actually easy. The Tzu Chi Foun-
a year, generally meets monthly. Recent she grew quite attached to the school and dation was here when I arrived, asking what
Aregawi Abiraha understands the im- moves and relocations of members, how- her charges, Everly was ready for new they could do. They provided the dinners,”
portance of creating a community network. ever, have put a temporary hold on meet- adventures and challenges. Everly said.
That’s why he, with the help of two other ings. “Professional change and growth is a In addition to the Tzu Chi Foundation,
community members, started a coffee group Abiraha plans to start meeting again in positive thing,” Everly noted. “I selected a non-profit Buddhist service organization
for fellow East Africans. the new year, when people have settled in High Point and they selected me because I that has “adopted” High Point Elemen-
The coffee group meetings are a way for and he has a better idea of who is living in have a passion and desire to work with di- tary as part of its social and community
people who speak Amharic or Tigrinya to the community. verse communities. I am thrilled to be here program, she thanked Washington Mutual
get to know each other, socialize in their Though based at High Point, the group and am learning everyday from welcoming Bank employees who have offered support
native language, raise issues of community welcomes people living in any SHA proper- staff, students and families.” in a variety of capacities including what she
interest and build a mutual support network, ty, including Scattered-Sites and high rises. Although enrollment at High Point has termed “grunt work,” such as cleaning out
Abiraha said. An important benefit of being involved is dropped due to the relocation of families school closets.
According to Kari-lynn Frank, Seattle that members of the group help one another caused by HOPE VI redevelopment work, Everly has her own ideas on how to
Housing Authority’s High Point community understand issues and SHA policies that Everly hopes to build a magnetic school generate interest among local businesses
builder, Abiraha decided to start the coffee may affect them. that will draw families back to the com- and community-based organizations. She
group after hearing there were other lan- “Sometimes a person can have a prob- munity. calls it the “popcorn effect.”
guage-specific tea groups at High Point. lem with their housing that is very simple She believes this is an achievable goal “You create an opening by putting out
“This effort is an example of build- to solve, but it continues because of the and cites the good groundwork that has your needs, then things sort of pop up.”
ing a true community group, formed and language barrier,” explained Abiraha. been laid by “caring and kind staff and While recognizing that a consistent
strengthened by the East African commu- “Together we can explain the situation and powerful teachers.” improvement in student academic perfor-
nity itself. They took the leadership role resolve it in a minute.” She turned around a question about her mance is the school’s primary concern,
to form the group, get others involved and To get involved in the East African vision for the future of the school, saying Everly said she believes a well-rounded
set the agenda,” she said. “That is a unique coffee group, contact Abiraha at (206) it is actually the collective vision of the program that increases the comfort level
and important quality of a true community 932-4350. staff, community and students that guide for families in dealing with the school will
the school. help achieve this goal.
Using non-traditional programs to en- “The school should be a focal point in
Allowances households will be somewhat conserva-
tive in their use of water and other utilities.
courage parent involvement, Everly staged the community where families come for
an open house in September patterned after answers. I would love (for this) to be a
Continued from front page one of her successful programs from Cedar school where everyone learns,” she adds,
Sometimes larger households find that
were as accurate as possible. This means the allowance does not fully cover their Valley, the Family First dinner. “I am a learner, too.”
that households should have enough to pay needs.
their utilities, without spending less than Also, if a household uses a lot of water Community notes
the allowance. or electricity, the utility allowance may not
New utility rates were passed by the be enough to cover all the bills. Homework Help available If you are interested in volunteering
SHA Board of Commissioners in August. Even with the new allowances, if a Consider visiting the High Point as a homework helper, please contact
Residents at NewHolly, High Point and household conserves on their use of utili- Branch of the Seattle Public Library if Anne Vedella, volunteer services coor-
Rainier Vista received letters in November ties, they may not have to use the entire you need help with homework. Home- dinator, at (206) 386-4614 or by e-mail
informing them that this change will take allowance to pay the bills. work helper volunteers assist students at anne.vedella@spl.org.
effect as of January 1. In the next few months, Seattle Hous- on a drop-in basis. No pre-registration
In general, the allowances are based ing Authority will sponsor workshops for is required. Computer lab open to seniors
on the size of the housing (the number of households in these three communities in During some afternoon and evening The High Point Career and Technology
bedrooms), the type of construction and the cooperation with the utility companies. hours, volunteers will be available to Center offers an open computer lab time
type of utilities used. For example, rates The workshops will focus on helping help elementary, junior high and high especially for seniors.
differ for houses that use all electric utilities residents understand ways they can con- school students with understanding On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30
for cooking and heating, as compared with serve on utilities. Watch for information on homework assignments, learning how to 11:30 a.m., seniors can use computers
houses or apartments that use oil or gas. these workshops in The Voice and in your to solve math problems and improving to send e-mails, access the Internet and
Utility allowances also assume that community. study habits. for any other computer needs.
Call the High Point Branch at (206) Technology help is available.
684-7454 for information about hours The lab is located in room 111 in the
and days of the week that one-on-one High Point Elementary School, 6730 34th
homework help will be available. Ave. S.W.
THE VOICE
DECEMBER 2005 SHA NEWS – 5
RAINIER VISTA NEWS NEWS ABOUT THE RAINIER VISTA COMMUNITY
Many gather to say thanks for the day Borders steps down from
resident leadership team
BY VOICE STAFF
After three years as president,
Sandra Borders is stepping down
from her position on the Rainier
Vista Leadership Team.
“I’ve already turned in the
keys,” she said, adding that she
may consider rejoining the team
after a couple of months off.
Louis Ward, the leadership
team’s co-chair and treasurer will
take over her position.
Borders said she needs to tend
to some health issues, but that she
would like to come back to restart PHOTO BY STACY SCHWANDT
the Community Shares program, Sandra Borders is taking a couple of months off
where residents earn rewards from the Rainier Vista Leadership team.
PHOTO BY STACY SCHWANDT
for helping their neighbors with
Residents from Gamelin House enjoyed an annual Thanksgiving dinner put grocery shopping, household chores and new blood.”
together by Neighborhood House, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Housing other odd jobs. Borders said she is proud of her accom-
Authority, Intergenerational Innovations, Brighton Elementary School, Park Place Borders said the timing is right for her plishments on the leadership team including
Retirement Community, the University of Washington and the City of Seattle’s Sound break. With so many new families moving the simple fact that she proved to herself
Steps program. The afternoon included a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, dance into homes on Rainier Vista’s redeveloped that she could get a lot more done than she
performances by groups from the Lynnwood and Jefferson community centers and a west side, the Seattle Housing Authority expected.
presentation where participants shared a few words about what they are thankful for. and residents may take the opportunity to “It’s taken me out of my home and given
“Thank you to those who are supporting this dinner,” said Rainier Vista Resident Gam reconsider the team’s structure. me a chance to know that there are things
Quang Le. “And thank you all for coming out here to enjoy the day.” “Because the community is changing, I can do,” she said.
they’re going to look into whether it’s Those interested in joining the leadership
important to have a leadership team,” she team or finding out about future community
Gamelin House offers
said. “To me it is, but all of us who are on meetings can reach the team office at (206)
the board are kind of burned out. We need 722-8983.
affordable housing for seniors
BY KARI SHERRODD
Seattle Housing Authority
Youth get creative
Providence Health System’s
new Gamelin House, located in
with nature
Rainier Vista at 4515 Martin Lu- BY ANA MARIA KING
ther King Jr. Way S., celebrated Seattle Housing Authority
its official grand opening last
month. This fall, 21 kids from Rainier Vista
Gamelin House’s 77 one-bed- spent their after-school time creating art,
room apartments are designed for building community and respecting the
seniors who are at least 62 years natural environment.
old and who want to live indepen- Twice a week they attended the Youth
dently in secure and affordable Art Program, a series of free art classes
housing. sponsored by The Nature Consortium, a
The units have been so popu- non-profit agency that teaches environ-
PHOTO BY KARI SHERRODD
lar that they were rented within mental lessons through the creative arts and
Gamelin House had its grand opening last month.
the first few months of the initial hands-on conservation projects.
offering. There is currently a waiting list long as possible by providing a wide range All children in grades kindergarten
for people who are interested, said Kate of health and social services. Clients at El- through 12 who live in public housing
Loeb, housing program coordinator for derPlace have a team of professionals work- communities can sign up for the free three-
Providence. ing together to provide these services. month classes, which include lessons on PHOTO COURTESY OF NATURE CONSORTIUM
To qualify, residents’ annual income “We are really happy to have Elder- making recycled sculptures, African dance, Students from The Nature Consortium’s
must be below $27,250 for a one-person Place downstairs to support people,” said the folklore of Senegal, kite making and ka- kite-making class show off their work.
household or below $31,150 for a two-per- Mary-Anne Grafton, Housing Director for rate. The classes take place right in Rainier The current class wraps up in mid-De-
son household. Residents’ rents are subsi- Gamelin House. Vista, in the old community room. cember, but sessions will start up again on
dized by the government and they pay 30 Some of the services offered include Kids not only benefit from the opportu- Jan. 3.
percent of their annual income for rent. care from doctors, personal care assistants, nity to express themselves creatively, but Kids can also attend holiday camps
Gamelin House occupies the top three social workers, physical and occupational they learn important lessons about treating scheduled during the school break. Two-hour
floors of the four-story building. Each therapists and other health care profes- our environment with respect. sessions run from Dec. 19 to 30 and include
apartment is approximately 515 square feet sionals. “Our classes aim to teach kids at an early gift making, tile painting, nature ceramics,
with full kitchens and laundry on-site. When participants go to ElderPlace they age about recycling and reusing,” said Vic- mural making and other activities.
Residents have access to the neighbor- can also participate in recreational activi- toria Brown, arts education director at The The Consortium also encourages youth
hood P-Patch garden, a community room, ties, pick up medication and have lunch. Nature Consortium. and adults alike to attend their conserva-
outdoor terrace and computer lab. Residents ElderPlace provides round-trip transporta- The program encourages a respect for the tion work parties to restore the Duwamish
are also invited to regularly-scheduled so- tion in wheel-chair accessible vans. community as well. In a spoken word class, greenbelt. These excursions are a hands-on
cial activities. Four of the apartments are Gamelin House is owned and operated participants write raps about social justice way to learn about plants from a botany
accessible for people with disabilities. by Providence Health System, a nonprofit issues and their neighborhoods. specialist and enjoy the largest remaining
The first floor of the building houses Catholic health-care organization dedicated Cultural environment is also a big part forest area within the city limits.
Providence’s ElderPlace program and will to serving all in need. of the experience. To sign up or volunteer for youth art
eventually house commercial and retail For information about Gamelin House or “Kids want to bring their own culture classes, or to join a conservation work party,
businesses. to be considered for the waiting list, please into their artwork, which brings a commu- contact The Nature Consortium at (206)
ElderPlace delivers a system of care for contact Grafton at (206) 723-1242. For nity aspect to the group and gives value to 923-0853 or on the Internet at http://www.
older adults that helps keep participants as information about Elder-Place, please call where kids came from,” Brown said. naturec.org.
active and healthy in their communities as (206) 320-5325.
THE VOICE
6 – SHA NEWS DECEMBER 2005
NEWHOLLY NOTES NEWS ABOUT THE NEWHOLLY COMMUNITY
Many gather to learn more Harry Thomas Center
about their neighborhood begins to take shape
BY JOY BRYNGELSON
Seattle Housing Authority
Historic Lee House renovation underway
BY VIRGINIA FELTON
Community members throughout all
Seattle Housing Authority
three phases of NewHolly came together
in November for a NewHolly Neighbor-
It was given up for lost.
hood Night.
It was moved off its original
Volunteers decorated the Campus Gath-
site. Then it was moved back,
ering Hall with multilingual welcome
where it sat covered by blue
banners, posters and photo collages of past
plastic tarps for months.
community activities.
Now, the Harry Thomas Com-
Community resource agencies also set
munity Center at Lee House is
up information and snack tables.
finally emerging as a concept
The reason most neighbors came out
whose time has come.
on a cold dark night was to discuss the hot
With the help of Polygon
topics in their neighborhood. They also
Northwest, the Lee House is un-
learned about local resources and talked
der renovation and will preserve
with neighbors they hadn’t met before.
an important piece of the history
During the first part of the gathering,
PHOTO BY KAMALADENE ALY of the old Holly Park.
neighborhood leaders talked about the
Rebecca Lane talks to those gathered Even before Holly Park was
topics they were already working on in
about starting a local neighbor-to- built in the early 1940s, this old
community groups or clubs. They en-
neighbor mediation program. house was home to the Lee fam-
couraged others to join the clubs and get
ily. It was taken over after it was
involved. Current club projects include
surrounded by the defense worker
gardening, NewHolly News newsletter, cussed, and neighbors signed up to work
housing that eventually became
Block Watch, Indonesian fundraiser and together to find solutions to these problems.
Holly Park. PHOTO COURTESY OF SEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Welcome Wagon. These included emergency preparedness
Now, to honor a former Seattle Work has begun on the Lee House renovation.
The newest group—Neighbor to Neigh- training, littering, bad behavior by youth
Housing Authority executive di-
bor Mediation & Conflict Prevention was in the parks and on campus, security in
very popular, with 15 new neighbors joining the community gardens, carpools for com- rector who retired in 2004, the Lee House real progress. Soon this will be a place that
throughout the night. munity meetings, and traffic, speeding, and is being transformed into the Harry Thomas really adds value and interest to this grow-
The goal of this group is to develop a local construction in Phase 3. Community Center at Lee House. ing neighborhood. It will also keep a sense
system for helping neighbors communicate If you are interested in getting involved The bottom floor will become two of the past alive here and honor the changes
with each other and solve problems when with the hot topics or any of the existing meeting rooms that may be rented out that have brought us to this time.”
issues or differences come up. Neighbors community groups, contact your NewHolly by community members, businesses or Polygon Northwest, one of the build-
shared examples of cultural differences, Community Builder Joy Bryngelson at non-profit organizations. Impact Property ers of housing for sale at NewHolly, is
loud neighbors, parking concerns and the (206) 852-0218 or by e-mail at jbryngelson Management, which handles the rental of contributing labor and materials to restore
difficulty in building relationships when @seattlehousing.org. Her office is inside the NewHolly Gathering Hall, will also the exterior of the building and provide for
neighbors speak different languages. the campus Family Building in suite 207. handle these rentals. the construction of the interior, including
To find out more about this project, to You can also send community photos, The spaces will work well for small plumbing, electrical and interior walls.
share your success stories or current is- ideas or comments about your experience liv- business meetings or retreats, parties and Volunteers from SHA and the com-
sues, neighbors should contact Rebecca ing in NewHolly to newhollynews@yahoo. even weddings. An outdoor deck, accessible munity will provide the labor to finish the
Lane at (206) 852-0218 or by e-mail at com. from both rooms, will span the back of the job—painting and installing furnishings
rebeccas@oz.net. This is your community—get in- house, connecting to an enclosed yard. and fixtures.
Several new hot topics were also dis- volved! An open central staircase leads from the SHA is sponsoring a fundraising project
foyer to the upstairs rooms. When com- to raise the $50,000 needed to complete
plete, the second story will provide four the project. Money raised will purchase
offices and a reception/waiting area. SHA furniture and fixtures and will help establish
East African youth, leaders is planning to rent these offices to com- a small reserve fund to pay for on-going
munity members or non-profit organiza- maintenance. Local businesses, community
meet for unusual career fair
tions connected to the community. A small members and employees are being asked
professional service company such as an to contribute.
accountant or counseling service would be Every contribution of volunteer work or
BY SARA FARINELLI ideal. Rental rates will be relatively low. money given to complete the Harry Thomas
Voice intern Carter Hart, the SHA employee who has Community Center at Lee House will be
kept the dream of a refurbished Lee House recognized on the new donor wall inside
The East African Career Fair, alive throughout the redevelopment, led a the building.
co-sponsored by the City of small work party at the site last month. If you are interested in volunteering labor
Seattle Departments of Neigh- “There is still a lot of work to be done,” or making a contribution, please contact
borhoods and Parks and Rec- he said, “but we are finally starting to see Hart at (206) 615-3525.
reation and the East African
Youth Advocacy Group, was
held last month at the Rainier youths about careers in public service. handed out indicated that the participants
Community Center. Attendance, however, was far less than appreciated the chance to speak with profes-
Seattle Public School rep- anticipated with professionals outnumber- sionals and felt that they had learned a lot.
resentatives were on hand to ing the roughly 30 youth participants. Moreover, several youths mentioned they
answer questions on graduation “We are disappointed with the turn out. were encouraged by the career representa-
requirements and the WASL. PHOTO BY SARA FARINELLI
We were expecting about 200 youths,” tives’ willingness to share their business
University of Washington A career fair participant talks about her future
said Nonprofit Assistance Center Refugee cards for future contact.
Office of Minority Affairs repre- career with a Seattle Police Department officer. Program Manager Rosie O’Brien-Ochs, Several expressed their intention of ap-
sentatives advised participants on pursuing middle and high school students plan for who coordinated the fair with the East plying for positions on the Mayor’s Youth
an academic course in college that would future careers and academic success, the African Youth Advocacy Group. “We spent Council. Two singled out the friendly recep-
lead to a career. career fair lived up to its promise featuring a huge amount of time putting the event tion and useful information they received
In opening remarks, OMA Program Co- over 35 East African professionals in social together.” from the police officers.
ordinator Senait Ogbe Habte paraphrased work, engineering, medicine, mental health, Nevertheless, the event planners deliv- When contacted for post-event com-
advice she had received from her father, real estate, the arts and business. ered the program as planned giving those ments, O’Brien-Ochs said that participating
“You either really work hard for the next In addition, officers from the Seattle Po- who did attend a rare opportunity for exten- organizers and career representatives will
four years (of college), or you work hard lice Department offered advice on careers in sive one-on-one interviews with a variety be polled to gauge their willingness to con-
for the rest of your life.” law enforcement, and representatives from of professionals. duct another such event and to share ideas
Billed as an event to help East African the Mayor’s office talked with interested Responses to evaluations that organizers on how to ensure higher attendance.
THE VOICE
DECEMBER 2005 SHA NEWS – 7
YESLER HAPPENINGS NEWS ABOUT THE YESLER TERRACE COMMUNITY
New tutoring coordinator Committee forming on
has focus on teaching Yesler redevelopment
BY MELISSA MUELLER
Voice reporter BY VOICE STAFF ing nominations to the committee.
The Yesler Terrace Community Council The October letter asked for nominations
Amy Kopriva, the new ed- will hold a special meeting this month to by Nov. 1. However, then-president Naomi
ucation coordinator for the consider nominating residents to a redevel- Finkelstein did not bring the letter to the
Catholic Community Services’ opment planning committee. attention of the rest of the council or take
Youth Tutoring Program at The committee, which is being formed action on the request, O’Donnell said.
Yesler Terrace is as well-quali- by the Seattle Housing Authority, will Officials have since extended the dead-
fied as a teacher can get. participate in conversations about how to line to early next year.
But there’s one qualification redevelop the 66-year-old public housing “We need make sure that our voices get
that makes her stand out—her community. It will include a broad range of heard in the planning for the future of our
dedication to teaching low-in- stakeholders from the larger community. community,” O’Donnell said.
come students who can really SHA sent letters in October to the Seattle Housing Authority Deputy Director Al
use the extra help. Displacement Coalition and the Yesler Levine said that the committee will be one
“I’ve always wanted to give PHOTO BY MELISSA MUELLER Terrace Community Council requesting of many avenues through which residents
those students the support they Tutoring coordinator Amy Kopriva (left) talks to their recommendations for committee will have the opportunity to share their
need,” she said. “I grew up with student Ibrahim about getting his parents’ signatures members. opinions on redevelopment with the Hous-
privileges, and I want to give on a form. The Displacement Coalition led a group ing Authority.
back to those kids who can really benefit with students, attends community meetings of advocates three years ago that filed a “There will be lots and lots of meetings
and use what I am teaching.” and observes the tutoring sessions which lawsuit against SHA in attempt to block and lots of opportunity for discussion be-
Kopriva says that for as long as she can occur four times a week, Monday through redevelopment efforts at Rainier Vista. fore anything happens in this community,”
remember, she’s always wanted to be a Thursday. The suit was settled, with the formation of he said.
teacher. She recalls her younger days play- Kopriva says she’s thankful for the op- a citizens advisory committee to comment Still, O’Donnell said she wanted to start
ing “school” with her friends. portunity her job provides to give the sup- on any future Yesler redevelopment plans as a conversation with Yesler residents about
“In elementary school, I just remember port to the tutors. one of the settlement’s requirements. the process this month. The meeting will
being a teacher with my friends, and we “It’s great supporting the teachers, be- Council President Kristin O’Donnell take place on Tuesday, December 13 at 6
used to play school in my basement,” she cause I know how much they need that,” thanked the Housing Authority for its flex- p.m. at 905 Spruce St.
said with a laugh. she said. ibility in extending the deadline for accept- All are welcome.
Kopriva says a tutoring experience in Both students and tutors have noticed her
an urban area during high school cemented dedication and diligence.
her career path. After she graduated from “She is really nice,” said student Rahel.
Hamilton College in upstate New York with “I like coming here because I get to do my
Halloween event equals spooky fun
a degree in English, she signed on for Teach homework with people who can help.” This scary mummy,
for America, an organization that recruits During each session, Kopriva takes atten- who is also a resident of
college graduates to teach for two years in dance and assures that every child is placed Yesler Terrace, was sighted
low-income communities. with a tutor. She keeps track of the time, at the Hilltop House
Kopriva said she enjoyed her experience making sure each student spends 10 minutes “Spooktacular” in late
teaching eighth grade in Atlanta so much that on reading, 20 minutes on skill building ex- October.
she stayed on for an extra year. But family ercises and 25 minutes on homework. Residents of the
eventually drew her back to the West Coast. She says that no matter what, her focus retirement high rise
“I missed my nephews,” she said. will be on teaching. hosted the haunted house
Her new job has her doing more than “If our country is going to function, we event for neighborhood
just teaching. In addition to occasionally need to equip children, all children no mat- kids with help from the
tutoring students, Kopriva manages the ter what their circumstance, to succeed and Seattle Department of
volunteer tutoring staff, connects volunteers give them a good education.” Neighborhoods, the Seattle
Housing Authority and
the Seattle First Baptist
Notes from the manager
Church.
The evening offered
plenty of frights and plenty
of fun.
BY JUDI CARTER receive a guest pass. The guest pass has the
Senior Property Manager resident’s apartment number printed on it,
and this is how the burglar knew in which Community notes
It is very important that all residents car the keys would fit.
lock all of their windows at night or when If you do not have car insurance, it is Story used word incorrectly cials that Ninth Avenue will be reopened
they are away. In the past month or so, at illegal for you to drive in the State of Wash- A story in last month’s Voice about to one-way traffic in mid-January.
least nine Yesler Terrace households and ington. You will receive a $500 ticket for the vote to remove the Yesler Terrace
two neighboring apartments have had an driving without insurance if you are pulled Community Council president incor- Holiday camp available
intruder come into their unit late at night over for a traffic violation. If you were to rectly stated that Naomi Finkelstein A holiday camp, including art projects,
through an unlocked window. be in an accident, even one not your fault, refuted the charges Kristin O’Donnell ice skating, a trip to Winterfest at Seattle
The families did not even wake up, but you would receive a $500 ticket for driving brought against her in a temporary Center, swimming, movies and holiday
rather, in the morning, they found their without insurance. restraining order. treats, will take place at the Yesler Ter-
keys missing and three even had their car If you were in an accident which was Refute means to prove something race Community Center, 917 E. Yesler
stolen. All had their apartment door locks your fault, you could be sued for the dam- false, which Finkelstein has not done. Way. The camp will run in two week
changed, but only one family so far has age to the other car or property involved. The story should have said that Finkel- long sessions, Dec. 19 to 23 and Dec.
recovered their car. Now, I was wondering Your wages could be garnished. You stein disputes the charges. The court has 26 to 31. The cost is $135 per week.
how the burglar knew which car was theirs. stand to lose a lot if you drive uninsured. not yet ruled on the restraining order. Scholarships are available. For more
It seems that the three residents were using Considering all of the risks, if you cannot information call (206) 386-1245.
their Residential Parking Zone guest pass afford insurance, you really cannot afford Transportation changes on the way
in their own car. to drive. After discussions with the Yesler Human rights celebration planned
The Seattle Housing Authority’s park- On another note, if you have not already Terrace Community Council, the City of Educator and activist Dr. Joy DeGruy-
ing policy requires that all residents who disconnected your garden hose and put it Seattle and Metro Transit have agreed Leary will speak at a free evening event
park in an SHA parking lot have a license, up for the year, now would be an excellent to place a temporary bus stop for route to celebrate the 10th annual Seattle Hu-
insurance and proof of current registration time to do so. If the weather gets much 60 along Broadway Avenue in Yesler Ter- man Rights Day on Thursday, December
and provide that information to the manage- colder, the pipes in your unit could break race. The stop will be near the Japanese 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist
ment office. if the hose remained connected. Baptist Church. Church, 1634 19th Avenue.
Here in Yesler Terrace, in order to get The staff of SHA at Yesler Terrace wish In addition, officials from Harborview The theme of the event is “Race in
a RPZ parking sticker, you must provide you and yours a wonderful holiday and an Medical Center have told council offi- America: From Hate to Healing.”
this proof. All households are qualified to even better New Year.
THE VOICE
8 – SHA NEWS DECEMBER 2005
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