Press Releases - Public Housing Section 8 News for HACLA

 
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City Council recognizes HACLA's Resident Job Training Program (watch video)

Release Date: 23-Feb-09
Author or Contact: Annie Kim
Category:  What's New?  
February 20, 2009 - The Los Angeles City Council recognized the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) for its effort in assisting public housing residents find employment through its job training program. This agency received the Four Star Performance Award on January 28, 2009. It is the highest award an agency can receive under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). For 16 years, the HACLA has provided job ...
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Your Second Chance to Claim Your Economic Stimulus Payment

Release Date: 19-Feb-09
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Category:  What's New?  
In 2008, Congress authorized the IRS to issue Economic Stimulus Payments (ESP) to boost the economy and help struggling families. By September 2008, 114.8 million individuals received about $300 from the IRS. However, if you didn’t file a 2007 tax return you may have missed out. Fortunately, you will get a second chance. Now, referred to as the Recovery Rebate Credit, the payment can be claimed in 2009 by filing a 2008 tax return. ...
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Important Notice to Tenants about Property Foreclosures

Release Date: 19-Feb-09
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A foreclosure crisis has hit the State of California and has affected landlords and tenants in Los Angeles. Property owners who cannot meet their monthly mortgage payments may lose their properties to the bank or another landlord. Here is information which may help Section 8 tenants: 1. What happens in a foreclosure? When a property owner fails to pay his mortgage, the bank may take back the property. If you are renting a ...
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Need help filing your taxes this year?

Release Date: 19-Feb-09
Author or Contact: Annie Kim
Category:  What's New?  
You May be Eligible for the Earned Income Credit (EIC) or Child Tax Credit (CTC)! The Earned Income Credit (EIC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) are federal tax benefits for low- and moderate-income families. These credits can reduce the amount of income taxes workers owe and/or qualify for cash back. Workers raising children who earned less than about $38,000 in 2008 may be eligible for the EIC. Workers not raising children who earned less than ...
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Panel of Experts from across the Country hopeful about Jordan Downs Redevelopment (watch video)

Release Date: 18-Feb-09
Author or Contact: Annie Kim
Category:  Related News  
February 13, 2009 – The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles engaged a third party independent organization to provide recommendations for the Jordan Downs public housing Redevelopment Project. The Urban Land Institute (ULI), a non-profit education organization in land use policy and real estate development conducted an Advisory Services Panel. Over the course of a week, the ten member panel took a site tour of the housing complex ...
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HACLA President and CEO serves as Keynote Speaker at USC Event

Release Date: 26-Jan-09
Author or Contact: Annie Kim
January 22, 2008 - President and CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), Rudolf C. Montiel, addressed a group of students at USC. The students are taking part in the USC Ross Minority Real Estate Program. As the keynote speaker, Mr. Montiel stressed the importance of redeveloping under-served urban communities as a way to help bring social change. Furthermore, he talked about the Housing Authority’s ...
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New State Law Effective Jan. 1, 2009

Release Date: 9-Jan-09
Author or Contact: Annie Kim
Category:  What's New?  
As of January 1, 2009, a new state law states that anyone who defrauds a housing program of a public housing authority of $400 or more is guilty of grand theft and is subject to imprisonment for up to one year (California Penal Code Section 487i); residents of public housing defraud the Housing Authority whenever they intentionally misrepresent their family composition or family income. All residents must always report changes in household ...
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A Season of Hope at Mar Vista Gardens

Release Date: 22-Dec-08
Author or Contact: Annie Kim
Category:  What's New?  
December 20, 2008 - Hundreds of children received early gifts from Santa Claus on Saturday at the Mar Vista Housing Development. Congresswoman Maxine Waters, District 11 Councilman Bill Rosendahl, and President and CEO of the Housing Authority, Rudolf C. Montiel, were on hand to help pass out gifts. The gifts were donated by HACLA, the City Fire Department and private citizens. The residents of the development have more to celebrate ...
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Santa Claus Surprises Children at William Mead

Release Date: 16-Dec-08
Author or Contact: Annie Kim
Category:  What's New?  
December 15, 2008 – The children at William Mead housing development started their Christmas celebrations early this year. Los Angeles City Councilman Ed Reyes organized a Christmas party for children ages 0-12. Children and their families took pictures with the Councilman, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Councilman’s staff passed out gifts on behalf of Santa Claus. The party wouldn’t have been complete without the petting zoo and the ...
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