Birmingham Housing Authority honored with Advocacy Award

The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District was recognized on a regional scale this week.Each year, the Southeastern Regional Council of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials chooses one housing authority in the region to receive the Advocacy Award.The award goes to the housing authority that has made advocacy efforts via congressional interaction with impact at the local, state, or national level.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13“I’m proud of the recognition HABD is receiving as a result of our work to improve community access for Birmingham residents,” said HABD President and CEO Dontrelle Young-Foster. “As we continue to work with our partners to advocate for improved infrastructure and transportation in and around public housing communities, I’m excited for how our efforts will support a more connected, inclusive Birmingham.”Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeHABD was chosen this year for its work at the Harris Homes public housing community.The group partnered with Congresswoman Terri Sewell, Mayor Randall Woodfin, and Councilor Darrell O’Quinn to host U.S. Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose at Harris Homes in order to discuss the removal of barriers blocking access to the community.