Corinth Housing Authority
Community Service
Chris and Donna at Tinin on July 6, 2009Chris and DonnaTalking to residents about power chair safety and maintenanceDonna and Chris brought a yummy breakfast!Chris singing for the groupDonna giving out doorprizes to the winnersOur group of residents at TininDonna tries a back brace on Mrs. Helen at Tinin
Glen Fowler and Kevin Bragg talking about conserving energy at Robbins Apartments on June 30, 2009Glen teaching us ways to save energyGlen talking about conserving energy
Pictured left to right: Officer Fred Gooch (K-9 officer & juvenile officer for CPD), Officer David Derrick (D.A.R.E. officer for ACSD), Officer Scott Brown (K-9 officer for ACSD), Officer Darrell Hopkins (Narcotics Investigator for ACSD) & Officer Danny Holloway (M.D.O.C.)
Kevin Bragg & Glen Fowler talking to our residents about conserving energy
Chris and Donna talking to our residents about Power Chair Safety and Maintenance.
On June 16th and 17th, Officer Fred Gooch spoke to our residents about Drug Awareness, Gangs and Keeping our Community Safe
On June 23rd & 24th, Officers Derrick, Brown, Hopkins & Holloway spoke to our residents about Drugs & about how to Keep our Children and Families Safe
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Rita Finney talking to the residents about Meth on July 7th & 8th, 2009 Rita Finney and Veronica Smith talks about drugsVeronica Smith handing out information on MethRita and Veronica talking about drugs.
Rita Finney and Veronica Smith  talking to the residents about drugs
Victoria Hodges came to Combs Court and sopke to our youth about the West Nile Virus on July 9, 2009Victoria had a slide show and facts about the West Nile VirusThe kids won great prizes for answering questionsThey won a frisbee that folded into a little pouch for answering questions.The kids learned alot and got all the questions rightAfter the short presentation the kids got to go on a scavenger hunt to win a book bagThe scavenger hunt was lots of funFun, fun, fun going on a scavenger hunt
Victoria Hodges  came to Combs Court to talk to our youth about the West Nile Virus
Officer Anderson talking about the dangers of a meth lab and meth chemicalsOfficer Anderson talking about meth and it's dangers
Officer Reggie Anderson gives a presentation about Meth Awareness for the Corinth, Booneville & Iuka Housing Authorities Staff Members on July 13, 2009
Our group of young men who are participating in a poster contestOur young ladies who are participating in the poster contest.What fun, making a poster about "What Home Means to Me"What fun, making a poster about "What Home Means to Me"What fun, making a poster about "What Home Means to Me"Miss Angie was a great helper!
Miss Angie Sorell got her GED
Congratulations to Angie Sorell for getting her GED
Some of our children participating in the "What Home Means to Me" poster contest for NAHRO on July 16, 2009
On June 9th & 10th, Mr. Chip Timbes  spoke to our residents about ways to keep them and their families safe
Becky speaking about positive parentingBecky speaking about positive parenting
Becky came on July 14th & 22nd and spoke about positive parenting, a 3 part series that she continued on August 4 & 5.  Becky will be back the first week of each month for more classes.
Mary Katherine Spencer spoke to the residents about Internet SafetyMary Katherine had a great program on cyber bullying and on internet preditorsMary Katherine had a great program on cyber bullying and on internet preditorsWe played a fun game about her presentation
Mary Katherine Spencer gave a presentation on Internet Safety on July 15th and on July 21st, 2009.  She also came out on July 22 and spoke about Predator Awareness. 
For information about how YOU can be a part of our Community Service groups or to volunteer to be a speaker, call Heather @ 662-287-1489 ext 106
Mary Linda Moore talks to the residents about Finances and BudgetingMary Linda Moore talks about budgetingMary Linda talks about budgeting
Mary Linda doing a presentation on Finances and Budgeting on July 28, 2009.  On August 11 & 12, 2009 Mary Linda Moore gave a presentation called "Healthy Homes"
Gordan Crowe and Dana Jenkins came out on August 6, 2009 to do a presentation on Drug and Alcohol Prevention in the Workplace for all of our staff membersGordan Crowe and Dana Jenkins came out on August 6, 2009 to do a presentation on Drug and Alcohol Prevention in the Workplace for all of our staff members
Gordan Crowe and Dana Jenkins came out on August 6, 2009 to do a presentation on Drug and Alcohol Prevention in the Workplace for all of our staff members
Potluck luncheon at Tinin Terrace on August 10, 2009.  A special "Thank You" to Mary Katherine Spencer, Officer David Derrick of the Alcorn Sheriff's Department, Alisha James, and to Donna, Chris & Sandy for coming out to share this beautiful day with us.  Chris sang some great gospel, country and bluegrass songs for us and it sounded wonderful!
L-R: Rhonda, Bobby, & Judy began their S.A.L.T. (Seven Areas of Life Training), a weekly program, at Combs on August 13, 2009.
On August 24, 2009 Commisioner Brandon Presley (center), Scott Edwards and Gail Evans came and enrolled people in the Lifeline/Linkup Program.  This program gives anyone who lives in public housing or anyone who recieves Government assistance a discount on home or cellular phone service.
Emily Wadkins came and talked to our residents about Healthy Eating on August 26, 2009
We had a GREAT time at our MEET & GREET at Combs Community Center on September 3, 2009
CHA offered flu shots at Tinin Terrace on October 7, 2009
Jeans for Justice at
JB Combs
Corinth Housing Authority recently held a food drive for the AMEN Food Pantry.  Thank you to everyone who helped!
Big Dreams Program Comes to the Corinth Housing Authority


On January 12, the Corinth School District, in partnership with the Corinth Alliance and the Corinth Housing Authority, began the “Big Dreams Program” at the Aaron L. Walker Community Center located in the J.B. Combs Apartment Complex.  This educational program is a great opportunity for children ages 3-5 to help them prepare for kindergarten.  Carrie Chappelle, LeeAnne Nuckolls and Becky Hill, all teachers at East Corinth Elementary School, and Tracy Gardner, Counselor at East Corinth Elementary, have been teaching the children letters, number, colors and shapes through storybooks, games, worksheets, crafts and puzzles.  This program not only teaches the children, but also gets the parents involved in the teaching so they can continue helping their children at home, each child is given a take-home package each week continuing their lesson for that week.  Parents are essentially becoming their child’s first teacher and what better way to accomplish this than bringing the teaching skills to them through “Dig Dreams”.  There is no cost for parents and children to attend and the lessons learned will last a lifetime for each and every one who attends.  In the few short weeks that “Big Dreams” has been at J.B. Combs, a bond has formed between teachers and children as well as teachers and parents.  The children’s faces light up with joy each time they enter the classroom, looking forward to all the activities that are offered to them.  Counselor, Tracy Gardner is on hand the last week of the month to assist with any concerns that parents may have about their child’s learning abilities and social skills.  She meets in a group setting with the parents and later breaks in to one-on-one sessions if needed.