Computer station helps Housing Authority residents stay connected

Thursday, September 2, 2010
Mike Headley, a Housing Authority resident, regularly uses a computer work station at Crawford House to check his e-mail.

Thanks to efforts of Dave Millam and Kansas City Power and Light, residents of the Nevada Housing Authority are benefiting from having a work station in the community room at the Crawford House that can be used for their individual needs. Residents are encouraged to use the computer for e-mail communication so that they can stay connected with family and friends. Residents have also found that the work station keeps them connected with news, weather, employment opportunities, education and other training opportunities. Guidelines have been established for use. Volunteers are welcome who wish to give of their time to tutor residents on basic computer use.

Plans are being made to add work stations at the Paddock House for use by Fairground Estates residents and additional work stations for Crawford House.

The work stations will provide access and training through technology that residents might not otherwise be afforded.

The agency continues to strive to meet their mission of empowering residents to access community resources through technology while providing decent, safe and sanitary housing opportunities to eligible individuals and families.

For more information about Nevada Housing Authority programs, contact Carol Branham, Joann Jones or Linda Byerly at (417) 448-2730.

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