Newsbrief - May/June 2025
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Summer is Coming!!
Look inside for ways to beat the heat!!
Want to be prepared for Pest Control? Take a look below for the full schedule!
FMHA Holiday Closings
Monday, May 26th, Memorial Day
Thursday, June 19th, Juneteenth
Director of Housing Management - Darcel Burns
Office Location: 803-J Stamper Rd.
Contact Information: Phone: 910.483.6980
E-Mail: dburns@fmhanc.org
Housing Management News: A few Friendly Reminders
Rent - All payments (mailed or dropped off) MUST be received by FMHA no later than the 5th working day of each month, in order to avoid a $10.00 late fee.
Late Payments - Per your lease, rent is due on the 1st of the month. You are only allowed 3 late payments within a 12-month period. Please remember that if you are late more than three times, you could face eviction. For more information, feel free to contact your housing manager.
Home Security - In order to have any cameras, camera doorbells or any surveillance security in or around your unit, you MUST get preapproval from FMHA.
Visitors - Remember that any overnight guest MUST have PRIOR-APPROVAL before being allowed to stay. Welcoming an unauthorized guest violates your lease and this could result in a possible termination.
COMING UP SOON!!
Pest Control Schedule
**Dates subject to change, notice will be given**
PEST CONTROL SCHEDULE
- May 5th - May 8th - Scattered Sites
- May 19th - May 21st - Lewis Heights, McNeil Apts. & Stanton Arms
- May 12th - May 14th - Melvin Place & Hillside Manor
- May 27th - May 29th - Point Place & Murchison Townhouses
- May 13th - May 15th - Blueberry Place & Holland Homes
- August 4th - August 7th - Scattered Sites
- August 19th - August 21st - Lewis Height, McNeil Apts. & Stanton Arms
- August 11th - August 13th - Melvin Place & Hillside Manor
- August 25th - August 27th - Point Place & Murchison Townhouses
- August 12th - August 14th - Blueberry Place & Holland Homes
*PLEASE BE READY FOR THIS IMPORTANT INSPECTION*
For more information, please contact your housing manager at 910.483.6980
ROSS Coordinator Aprile Langford
Office Location: Old Wilmington Road Neighborhood Resource Center, 229 Lincoln Drive
Contact Information: Phone: 910.699.8134
Self-Sufficiency News
"What Home Means to Me" 2025 Poster Contest $25 gift card for participating!!
Parents, if your child likes to draw, paint, color, and create pictures, please register him or her for the 2025 Poster Contest. Participation is open to all children in grades K-12. A short narrative (100 words or less) must be included with their picture. All art supplies will be provided! If your child is interested, please contact ROSS Coordinator, Aprile Langford at 910.751.0480 or Case Manager Keanna McGee at 910.751.3930 or Shawnelle Parker at 910.916.2310.
Sponsored by CCHRCO Carolina Council of Housing Redevelopment and Codes Officials
Free Laptop Computers for Adults
Requirements:
- Public housing resident
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Complete two 4-hour classes
For More Information Contact:
- Aprile Langford: 910.751.0480
- Keanna McGee: 910.751.3930
- Shawnelle Parker: 910.916.2310
Learn The Skills You Need To:
Attend meetings online - Set up online medical appointments - Meet with your doctor at home - Work from home - Watch videos online - Look up your favorite recipe - Attend online classes and more!!
Director of Maintenance - Shawn Ludlum
Office Location: 1500 Ramsey Street
Contact Information: Phone: 910.483.9670
Maintenance News
Warmer Weather Approaching
Key Takeaways:
- Make use of window coverings and fans to keep your temperature down
- Be smart about how you cook and clean in the summer to avoid excess heat
Sometimes, coming inside isn't always enough to get actual relief from the summer heat. Houses and apartments often trap heat really well. Heat rises, so apartment dwellers on the top floor of a building can become extra hot! It's up to you to find ways to cool down a room when the summer sun has warmed up too much.
Usually, the hottest part of the day is mid-afternoon around 3 PM. Even though the sun is no longer at its midday peak, the Earth is expelling the heat that it initially soaked up.
Use portable fans - It's not rocket science that a simple portable fan will make your room cooler. Whether running on batteries or electricity, even one fan blowing its cool air directly on you is a great way to beat the heat.
Additional tips for keeping your body cool in the summer heat:
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
- Take a cold shower using only cool water
- Place a cold, wet washcloth on your neck or wrists
- Drink something ice-cold to stay hydrated
More Maintenance News
Air Conditioner Installation
The following are the only places in apartment units where window a/c's can be installed
Melvin Place
*Access Hole Only in Living Room.
Blueberry Place
*Dining Room or Living Room Downstairs - Depending Where A/C Plug is Located.
*Upstairs in Rear Bedroom (If 2 Story)
Point Place
*Access Hole Only in Living Room
Stanton Arms (Slim Cir) (Halcyon Cir)
*Access Hole Only in Living Room.
*If 2 Story Only in Rear Bedroom Upstairs
Lewis Heights (Bickett) (Denada) (Pechman) (Easley)
*All Apartments in Living Room Access Hole.
*If 2 Story Only in Upstairs Rear Bedroom
Murchison Townhomes (Rosemary)
*Living Room Window Only (All Apartments).
*If 2 Story Upstairs Bedroom Rear or Front - Depending Where A/C Plug is Located
McNeill Apartments (Foxgrove Cir)
*Living Room Window Only
Holland Homes (Enterprise) (Toldedo Ct)
*Access Hole (Only in Living Room)
Way To Go!
From Public Housing Resident to Proud Homeowner: Tamiko's Inspiring Journey
Tamiko, once a resident of public housing, has transformed her life through dedication, hard work, and the power of oppo1tunity. After enrolling in the Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority's Job Skills Pre-Apprenticeship Program in Property Maintenance, she immersed herself in hands-on training in plumbing, electrical systems, and general maintenance. Her performance in the program was exceptional, and it wasn't long before she was hired as a Maintenance Mechanic Assistant with the Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority. Now, Tamiko helps maintain and improve the same communities she once lived in- this time, as a skilled professional and valued team member.
But her success didn't stop there!
With stable employment and a new sense of financial independence, Tamiko achieved another major milestone- she purchased her first home!
Tamiko's story is a powerful reminder of what happens when workforce development, community support, and personal drive come together.
She is now working toward a better future.
CONGRATULATIONS TAMIKO!!!
2025 NAHRO WASHINGTON CONFERENCE
On March 10th- March 12th, six of our FMHA Board Members attended the 2025 National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Conference in Washington, DC. The event took place at The Grand Hyatt Washington. The Commissioners enjoyed three days of learning, networking, and advocating for affordable housing. They were also given the opportunity to participate in NAHRO's Capitol Hill Day where they completed a visit to Capitol Hill and met with Senators and Congresspersons to discuss affordable housing and community development issues.
- Tamiko Hill- May 2
- Jennifer Horn- May 21
- Larita Washington- May 31
- Sharon Jackson- June 5
- Shaketa Hilliard- June 18
- Jessica Brown- June 23
- Aprile Langford- June 27
FAYETTEVILLE METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
Dawn Weeks, Executive Director
Post Office Drawer 2349
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302
Serving Cumberland County For Over 80 Years
FMHA Office Phone Numbers
- Administrative Offices - 910.483.3648
- Section Eight Office - 910.483.3648
- Case Management Office - 910.699.8134
- Self-Sufficiency Office - 910.699.8134
- Housing Management Office - 910.483.6980
- Maintenance Office - 910.483.9670
- After-Hours Maintenance - 910.483.9670
- Editor: Ursula Brooks Shaw - 910.483.3648