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From Paraguay to Springfield Housing Authority
She’s a long way from her home in Asunción, Paraguay – 4,732 miles to be exact – but Maria...
Meet Blanca Berrios, SHA’s new Section 8 director
She began as a rent collections clerk 10 years ago, and has steadily worked her way up to one of...
Somali woman learns English, wins USA citizenship
For most of her 34 years, Nuria Farhan has felt like a woman without a country. But no...
Pancake breakfast celebrates launch of summer learning program
A breakfast of champions – pancakes and milk – kicked off the Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative...
Popular nutrition classes to be offered in English at Robinson Gardens
A program to promote good health among residents at Springfield Housing Authority’s Robinson...
Summertime celebration at Robinson Gardens Apartments
Just as spring was winding down, residents at Robinson Gardens Apartments came together to...
An artistic entrance to the community garden at Riverview Apartments
At Springfield Housing Authority’s Riverview Apartments, residents have managed to combine the...
Two Springfield achievers awarded Springfield Housing Authority’s Farris Mitchell Scholarships
Graduating seniors Kassandra Curet and Ahmed A. Moge have been awarded this year’s Farris...
Green thumbs flourish at Jennie Lane Apartments, but plants are needed
The gardeners at Jennie Lane Apartments are back at it. Early in the morning and later as the...
A plumbing apprenticeship includes hands-on learning and friendship
Springfield Public Housing plumber Rick Hawley and Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy...
Movement and exercise provide academic research at two SHA youth programs
When Staci Andrews arrives at the youth program at John J. Duggan Park Apartments, children know...
Forest Park Manor residents learn to shop smart for groceries
Grocery shopping can be confusing at best, especially when comparing brands and prices. It gets...