New Albany Housing Authority

06/11/2026

👕🎒📚 Back-to-School Help for Local Families 📚🎒👕

As part of our June focus on Learning for Every Age, we're excited to share this opportunity from our community partners at The Salvation Army New Albany Center of Hope to help students start the school year prepared and confident.

The 2026 Back-to-School Clothing Giveaway is available for eligible children entering Preschool through 12th Grade in Floyd, Clark, Harrison, Washington, Scott, and Crawford counties.

👟 Clothing assistance vouchers available
🎒 Open to students entering Preschool–12th Grade
📍 Vouchers will be filled July 6–9 at the Clarksville Family Store

Families can apply now by visiting:
SAHelp.org Clothing Assistance Application

Simply enter your ZIP code and select Clothing Assistance to begin the process.
A new school year brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. Programs like this help ensure students can walk into the classroom feeling prepared and ready for the year ahead. 💙

06/10/2026

🏠 Understanding Housing Assistance: It's More Than Just "Section 8"

At the New Albany Housing Authority, we administer several different housing assistance programs, each designed to meet a specific community need.
🔹 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV)
The most common voucher program. Families rent privately owned homes or apartments, pay a portion of the rent, and the voucher helps cover the rest.
🔹 Project-Based Vouchers (PBV)
These vouchers are tied to specific apartments rather than a family. If a resident moves, the assistance stays with the unit, helping preserve affordable housing opportunities for future residents.
🔹 Tenant Protection Vouchers (TPV)
These vouchers help families remain housed when affordable housing is lost due to demolition, redevelopment, natural disasters, or other circumstances beyond a resident's control.

📊 Here's what our current voucher portfolio looks like:
• 407 Housing Choice Vouchers
• 334 Project-Based Vouchers
• 17 Tenant Protection Vouchers

While each program works differently, the goal is the same: helping local families, seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities access safe, stable housing while creating pathways to greater self-sufficiency and, in many cases, homeownership.

06/09/2026

💙 STEP Up Jobs Plus is here to help residents move forward; at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

Meet Taylor! 👋
Taylor works part-time at Grant Line Nursery and recently found herself needing a little extra support to get caught up on laundry for her family. Through STEP Up Jobs Plus, we were able to help, ensuring she and her family will have clean clothes and one less thing to worry about.

Sometimes success isn't just about finding a job, it's about overcoming the everyday challenges that can stand in the way of stability and self-sufficiency.

STEP Up Jobs Plus offers support with:
✅ Employment and career coaching
✅ Job training and skill development
✅ Financial empowerment services
✅ Connections to community resources
✅ Barrier removal assistance that helps residents stay on track

We're proud to stand beside residents like Taylor as they work toward their goals, because everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed. 💪✨

06/08/2026

🎒📚 Big Futures Start Here! 📚🎒

As part of our June theme, "Learning for Every Age," we're excited to support our partners at Floyd County Head Start as they begin enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year!

Head Start provides young learners with a strong foundation for success through high-quality early childhood education in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.

✨ Program Highlights Include:
📚 Expert early education from qualified, caring teachers
🥦 Free healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
🩺 Health, vision, and developmental screenings
🤝 Family support, resources, and coaching
💙 A program designed to support the whole family

And best of all...
✨ The program is completely FREE! ✨
Early learning plays a critical role in preparing children for kindergarten and fostering a lifelong love of learning. If you have a little one ready to begin their educational journey, now is the time to enroll!

📲 Apply today:
https://www.fchsbirth2five.com/enroll-now
Spots fill quickly, so don't wait!

06/08/2026

📚🌳✨ Learning for Every Age doesn't stop when school lets out!

Looking for a fun way to keep young minds engaged this summer? Join our friends at the City of New Albany Parks and Recreation for Stories in the Park!

Bring the kids for a morning of reading, imagination, and outdoor exploration as stories come to life in one of New Albany's beautiful parks. It's a wonderful opportunity to build a love of reading, spark creativity, and make learning part of your summer adventures.

📅 Wednesday, June 10
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Silver Street Park – Shelter #4

Reading together helps children develop language skills, curiosity, and confidence! What better classroom than the great outdoors? 🌞📖

Grab a blanket, bring a friend, and join the fun!

06/06/2026

Today, we remember Koran Bethel, a young member of our community whose life touched many in his 12 years.
Our hearts are with his family, friends, neighbors, and all those who loved him during this incredibly difficult time. May they find comfort in the memories they shared and strength in the support of those around them.
Rest peacefully, Koran . You will be missed. ❤️

Koran "King" Bethel, 12, died in Saturday's Jackson County crash while his mother remains on life support with serious injuries. The New Albany neighborhood where he lived has fallen silent since the tragedy.
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/koran-bethel-fatal-jackson-county-crash/417-c5390f10-413e-4c8a-9761-f10344aab4f2?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WHAS11_News

06/04/2026

☀️🎉 What a Wonderful Start to Summer at Shoreline Villas! 🎉☀️

NAHA's Family Self-Sufficiency team had an amazing time celebrating with residents at our Summer Kick-Off Event this week! Families enjoyed food, crafts, inflatables, Farmer Steve and plenty of opportunities to connect with neighbors while learning more about the programs and services available through FSS.

The highlight of the evening? 15 families enrolled in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program! 👏🎊

These families now have access to resources and support designed to help them achieve their goals, including:
📚 Educational opportunities
💼 Career development and employment support
💰 Financial literacy and budgeting assistance
🏡 Homeownership education
🎯 Goal setting and individualized support
🤝 Connections to community resources and partners

At NAHA, we believe every family deserves the opportunity to grow, thrive, and build the future they envision for themselves. The Family Self-Sufficiency Program is here to help residents create a roadmap to success and provide support every step of the way.

Congratulations to our newest FSS participants, we can't wait to celebrate your future accomplishments! 💙

Interested in setting and reaching your own goals? Whether you're looking to improve your finances, advance your career, continue your education, or prepare for homeownership, FSS is here to help.

📞 Call the Family Self-Sufficiency team today at 812-206-2050 to learn more and get started.

06/03/2026

☀️🍎🥪 Free Summer Lunches Are Back! 🥪🍎☀️

School may be out, but healthy meals are still on the menu!

Beginning Tuesday, June 2, children and teens 18 and under can enjoy FREE hot summer lunches Monday through Friday thanks to our partners at the City of New Albany Parks and Recreation and the New Albany Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation

📅 June 2 – July 24 (Closed July 3)
⏰ 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
📍 Galatian Baptist Church – Door #4
2020 Maryland Avenue, New Albany
🍽️ Nutritious meals
🥛 Served with milk and healthy sides
☀️ Available for 7 weeks throughout the summer

As part of our June theme, "Learning for Every Age," we're proud to share resources that help children stay healthy, active, and ready to learn all summer long. Good nutrition fuels summer adventures, reading, recreation, and lifelong learning!

Please note: Meals must be eaten on-site.
For more information, call 📞 812-949-7275.

06/02/2026

☀️🎉 Reminder, Shoreline Villas Residents ☀️🎉
Summer fun starts TODAY!

Join NAHA's Family Self-Sufficiency team for the Shoreline Villas Summer Kick-Off and enjoy an evening of FREE family-friendly fun while learning more about the opportunities available through the FSS program.

📅 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Shoreline Villas | 55 Riverside Drive

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🌭 Food
🎈 Inflatables
🎨 Crafts
☀️ Outdoor fun
🤝 Information about Family Self-Sufficiency programs and services

This is a great opportunity to meet with the FSS team, connect with neighbors, and learn how NAHA can help you set and achieve your personal, educational, financial, and homeownership goals.

Please note: This event is for Shoreline Villas residents and their families.
We can't wait to kick off summer with you! 💙

06/02/2026

🎨📚🌳 Learning for Every Age Starts with Exploration!

Looking for affordable family fun this summer? Even better, how about FREE family fun?!

The 2026 Cultural Pass is your ticket to discovering new places, new experiences, and new opportunities to learn together all summer long. From museums and theaters to nature centers, parks, science experiences, dance studios, hands-on art activities, and more, there's something for every age and interest!

At NAHA, we believe some of the best learning happens outside the classroom. The Cultural Pass is a perfect example of this month's theme, "Learning for Every Age," offering opportunities for children, parents, grandparents, and caregivers to explore, create, and grow together.

✨ Build family memories
🎭 Experience arts and culture
🔬 Discover science and nature
🎨 Get creative with hands-on activities
🌱 Learn something new together

With more than 50 arts and cultural organizations across Louisville and Southern Indiana participating, there are countless ways to make this a summer of learning and adventure.

🗓 May 30 – August 9, 2026
📲 Visit CulturalPass.app to learn more and start planning your summer adventures!

What new experience are you most excited to try this summer? Tell us in the comments! 👇

The Cultural Pass grants individuals ages 0-21 FREE general admission to 50+ arts and culture venues across Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana. Download the app today!