Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Norfolk, VA. (Friday, June 26, 2026) – For Aisha Durham, a Professor of Communication at the University of South Florida and a Fulbright-Hays Fellow, success has never been a solo journey. Durham, who grew up in Diggs Town, was supported by neighbors, family and the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) during...
NORFOLK, Va. (Thursday, April 16, 2026) – For many, the idea of financial independence is an attainable, but distant goal. But for 38 Norfolk residents, that dream is about to become a reality. On Thursday, April 23, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will – for the first time –...
NORFOLK, Va. (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) – For Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) resident Marquita Brown, the journey to becoming a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) wasn’t just about career advancement – it was a test of absolute resilience. Just months after completing an NRHA-sponsored Personal Care Aide (PCA) class...
(Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2025) – In the evolving landscape of career advancement, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) is partnering with Old Dominion University (ODU) to bridge the gap between ambition and industry-readiness through specialized certification programs. Through its ODU Global Continuing Education Online Certification, NRHA residents, as well as...
Norfolk, VA (Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025) – In total, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) HomeNet Homeownership Center helped more than 60 families purchase homes in 2024 and more than 150 families have currently completed pre-purchase education. The educational portion of the program is as important, if not more so, than...
After seeing a number of flyers fill her mailbox, former Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) resident Andreta Fleming decided it was time to check out what Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s (NRHA) Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program was all about. She soon went from curious to convinced after researching what the...
Although relatively new to the community, Oakleaf Forest Resident Latisha Woods is doing what she can to make a difference for all her neighbors. “I met her kids first and (Latisha Woods) was attending (events) with them,” said Tashonna Thorne said. The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) programs manager....
Maury High School Honor Student Lariq Teasley was presented the E.L. Hamm/Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) Scholarship following an interview and award ceremony at Grandy Village Learning Center April 17. “It means a lot because it’s funding my education and it’s pushing me to make sure my grades are...
Keeping up with Booker T. Washington (BTW) High School student Alexis Williams is a tough task given her schedule. She’s a drum major for the Marching Bookers, a cadet in the school’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC) and plays for the varsity girls basketball team. She also works...
