Jackson County Housing Authority
Jackson County, Illinois
300 North 7th Street
Murphysboro, IL 62966
ph: 618-684-3183
fax: 618-684-3222
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Social Services
Alexandra Hamilton, Director of Social Services
Phone: (618) 684-3183 ext. 115 Cell: (618) 527- 5035 Email: info@jcha-il.org
*Helping others is my not just my job it is my passion. I love to serve the community and those who make it such. I am so thankful to be in a position that I can finally begin to effect real change and help others in whatever way they see fit. Thank each of you in advance for the opportunity to serve on behalf of JCHA I am so excited to work with each of you moving forward.
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CURRENT Information
INFORMATION ON COMPUTERS
*POTENTIAL SPONSORS*---If you are interesed in sponsoring a computer/s for $20.00 for a resident in need please contact myself Alexandra Hamilton with the contact information provided on this page. I will reach out to you ASAP. With your sponsorship you will be given the opportunity to meet with the resident/s you sponsored if you so wish and personally gift them the computer. THIS IS AN AMAZING GIFT that will truly impact so many. I personally thank you!
*RESIDENTS*--- Please note that there were specific requirments that had to be met to qualify for a computer through the company we partnered with as well as JCHA.
IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 450 getting a computer PLEASE CHECK YOUR MAIL FOR LETTER REGARDING INFORMATION ON PICKUP DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS.
We are doing half the computers now and half in the months to come.
If you do not recieve a computer DO NOT WORRY...multiple community buildings with computer labs will be up and going soon for everyone to use whenever needed around the different JCHA locations.
PLEASE KNOW WE ARE TRYING TO GET THE COMPUTERS TO YOU AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
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One of our Cummunity Sponsors Michelle gifting a free computer to resident Aaron Freeman. Aaron stated "It's like Christmas who just gets a free computer this is so nice."
Michelle paid for 4 computers to be gifted to residents who qualified.
THANK YOU MICHELLE & WE HOPE YOU ENJOY IT AARON.
This is a great example of a community coming together.
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ATTENTION
Senior Assistance-Seniors or those who care for Seniors take a moment and look at the link below. This is a great opportunity to link you to valuable resourses that one may need.
Name of Organization: Caring.com
Telephone Number (toll-free):
(800) 973-1540
Link: https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/illinois
Dental Assistance- SIUC says there are several opportunities starting this week for children in the region to receive free preventive dental services through the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Dental Sealant Grant Program.
SIUC says each of the fourteen clinics are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointments are necessary, and children will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis. No new patients will be accepted after 1:30 p.m.
The clinics are for children from three to 17 years of age. Services will include exams and fluoride treatments preformed by senior dental hygiene students in the School of Health Sciences. SIUC added the exam fulfills state requirements for students entering kindergarten, second, sixth and ninth grade in the fall.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
PLEASE CONTACT OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON JOB OPPORTUNITIES
CONGRATULATIONS
Kareem Freeman won "Outstanding Essay" during the contest held by JCHA Social Services Department. He was awarded a paid FULL STEAM AHEAD KIDS CAMP at John A Logan College.
The title of the essay
"What makes you YOU"
Kareem expressed in his essay that he loves arts and robotics. He also loves to make people laugh with his jokes. Kareem will now get to participate in 8 different classes to continue to support the idea of JUST BEING YOU.
Contrats Kareem
UPCOMING Information
There are many projects in the works for JCHA residents. Please be on the look out in your mail for information regarding Banking opportunities as well as a new community center being opened at a Carbondale location. The Social Services Department as well as the programs that I oversee within the department have all been designed around YOU. We are excited for the things to come at JCHA.