Planning and Development: CHA Hosted Second Community Meeting to Discuss Revitalization of Jefferson Park Federal on April 1, 2021

Thank you to everyone who came out to our second neighborhood and community meeting for the redevelopment of Jefferson Park Federal on Thursday, April, 1, 2021. Please find the PowerPoint presented during the meeting here and a copy of the recorded meeting below. To recap, during the meeting, we discussed resident and neighborhood engagement process, updates on the site plan, … Read More

CHA Work Force Student Awarded PHADA Freedom & Civil Rights Scholarship

The Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA) has awarded rising college freshman and CHA Work Force participant, Jaymie Montout, with a $5,000 Freedom and Civil Rights Scholarship. Each year, PHADA offers three scholarships, available nationally, for graduating high school seniors who reside at a PHADA member agency. The Cambridge Housing Authority is a proud participating member of PHADA. According to … Read More

Women’s History Month Q&A Feature: Ayesha Wilson, Work Force Program Senior Teacher-Counselor

Ayesha Wilson’s journey with the Cambridge Housing Authority started in 1987 as a resident growing up in a single-parent, first-generation household at the agency’s Jefferson Park property in North Cambridge. In 2015, Wilson’s relationship with the CHA came full circle when she was hired by the Resident Services department to help guide youths living at CHA properties toward positive personal … Read More

Women’s History Month Q&A Feature: Alexandra Zuluaga, Relocation Coordinator

Alexandra Zuluaga started at the Cambridge Housing Authority in 2019 and currently serves as a Relocation Coordinator, helping to keep our residents housed. What do you enjoy most about your position at the CHA? “I appreciate the way different departments come together to help residents successfully relocate. I’ve been able to experience a great collaborative spirit on a larger scale … Read More

CHA Board Passes New By-Laws to Welcome Public Input on Agenda Items, Effective 2021

The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners has voted to approve and adopt a revision of CHA by-laws to include a public participation policy which will allot time for members of the public to provide comment on agenda items during regular board meetings. CHA regular board meetings take place twice every month on Wednesday’s at 5:30pm. For a detailed … Read More

Cambridge Housing Authority Releases ‘One CHA: 2020 Year in Review’ Publication

The Cambridge Housing Authority is pleased to announce and share its inaugural “One CHA: Year in Review” publication intended for annual release. The first installment of the agency’s One CHA publication takes a look back at the amazing work conducted by the agency and its employees during a year like no other. Despite having to navigate issues related to the … Read More

Women’s History Month Q&A Feature: Jasmine Vega-Williams, District Housing Manager

Jasmine Vega-Williams started at the Cambridge Housing Authority in 2018 and currently serves as District Housing Manager. What do you enjoy most about your position at the CHA? “Helping people and the CHA culture.” What qualities make a great leader? “Leading by example, effective communication, and a required skill set to implement those qualities in a business setting. Leaders focus … Read More

Women’s History Month Q&A Feature: Susan Cohen, CHA General Counsel

Susan Cohen started at the Cambridge Housing Authority in 1988 and currently serves as General Counsel. What do you enjoy most about your position at the CHA? “I really enjoy working with a strong team that shares a vision, is capable, and works hard. There is so much satisfaction in working towards a goal with other people who share the … Read More