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Housing America Hosts a Game Night for Over 40 Seniors and Disabled Persons

8/7/2015

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Housing America hosted a game night for the seniors and disabled persons living in Austin, Texas’ Lakeside Apartments during the 2015 NAHRO Summer Conference on July 30. More than 40 residents enjoyed snacks, prizes and several rounds of Bingo during the event.

"The residents were welcoming and excited, and had so much fun,” says Clif Martin, chair of Housing America. “I had a great time visiting their community and calling Bingo for them. I certainly won't quit my day job, but being a good Bingo caller is harder than it looks!"

"The game night hosted by Housing America and NAHRO was a huge hit with the Lakeside residents,” says Eileen Schrandt, director of community development for the Housing Authority of the City of Austin. “From the enthusiasm of the Bingo caller and the wonderful snacks and prizes, to the selfies taken with the volunteers for the resident newsletter, the residents haven't stopped talking about the event and how much fun it was! More than one mentioned how honored they were that important housing advocates wanted to spend their evening in fellowship with them."

NAHRO’s Housing America campaign aims to raise national awareness of the need for and importance of safe, quality, affordable housing through education, advocacy, and empowerment. Some of the many ways in which the campaign moves its mission forward include volunteer events such as this game night.

NAHRO CEO Saul Ramirez welcomes Lakeside Apartment residents to the game night on July 30.
Housing America Chair Clif Martin calls Bingo during the game night.
Lakeside Apartment residents play Bingo with Housing America and NAHRO members and staff.
NAHRO President Preston Prince hands NAHRO CEO Saul Ramirez one of the residents winning Bingo cards.
Housing America Task Force (HATF) member Richie Herrington checks a Bingo card with HATF Chair Clif Martin.
Housing America Task Force member Richie Herrington and Clif Martin check Bingo cards during the game night at Lakeside Apartments in Austin, Texas.
NAHRO President Preston Prince greets the game night attendees during Housing America's community service event during the Summer Conference in Austin, Texas.
Housing America Chair Clif Martin calls a round of Bingo during the game night in Austin, Texas.
NAHRO staff Sylvia Bowen and Housing America Task Force member Donna Brown, serve residents snacks during the game night in Austin, Texas.
NAHRO Public Affairs Director John Bohm and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin Commissioner Issac Robinson attended the game night for Lakeside Apartment residents.
NAHRO Director of Public Affairs John Bohm and NAHRO Public Affairs Coordinator Carmen Smith.
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Marguerite Williams
8/10/2015 01:05:18 am

Good job!

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Angie Cortez
8/10/2015 06:04:04 am

Thank you for coming out and giving us a wonderful time. It was awesome and residents are looking forward your next visit.

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Meredith Owens link
12/14/2020 10:32:15 pm

Thaanks for sharing this

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