Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority

NRHA Program

Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS)

Empowering residents toward self-sufficiency through resources, employment, and education.

Overview & Key Objectives

The Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program at the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) connects public housing residents with opportunities that foster stability, independence, and personal growth. The program provides individualized support that helps residents access job training, financial education, and digital literacy development. ROSS empowers residents to achieve economic self-sufficiency by addressing barriers to employment, building financial capability, and improving technology access and confidence. Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), NRHA’s ROSS program strengthens the agency’s commitment to resident advancement and equitable access to opportunity.

Program Services Provided

Employment & Training Support

Job search assistance, resume support, and connections to training programs.

Financial Literacy & Credit Counseling

Budgeting, credit building, and pathways to banking and savings.

Education & Skill Development

GED/continuing education referrals and skills workshops.

Digital Literacy & Technology Access

Computer basics, internet safety, device support, and resource access.

ROSS Service Coordinators

ROSS Program Current Partnerships

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Dollar Bank

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Old Dominion University

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QED

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Norfolk State University

Workshops & Events

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Please check your ROSS Program newsletter for all upcoming events and a recap of the previous month.

Contact

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