GFWC of NC SWC Learn About Statesville Housing Authority and Iredell-Statesville Community Enrichment Corporation

Last Updated 1/6/2023 • Posted in News, General Blog

At the April meeting of the General Federation of Woman’s Club of North Carolina (GFWC of NC) Statesville Woman’s Club welcomed to of the newest members as guest speakers. Andrea Britton-Sawyers, Resident Services Grant Programs Manager/HUD-Certified Housing Counselor for Statesville Housing Authority (SHA) and Iredell-Statesville Community Enrichment Corporation (ISCEC) and Maggie Wells, SHA Resident Opportunities Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinator.

The ladies shared that SHA was established in Iredell County in 1968 and their motto is “Building Community Bridges Through Partnerships.” In addition to Public Housing, they also help individuals receive assistance for Housing Choice Vouchers; help to collaborate between public agencies and private organizations to provide support services so individuals can be self-sufficient; and promote Fair Housing. They’re also working to educate the public away from the stereotype of section eight housing. Instead with education, time and hard work individuals can earn the housing choice voucher that can eventually lead to home ownership. Recently SHA was able to help 29 individual secure a house of their own.

The club is currently taking orders for the “Blooms for a Cause” Annual Geranium Sale day that will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Geraniums are still available in: Pink, Salmon, Violet and White for $5.00 per plant or $36.00 for a flat (8 plants per flat, mixed colors qualify). There will also be Hanging Baskets in White for $20.00 each. Geraniums may be ordered in advance by calling Geranium Sale Chair, Frankie at 704-873-5023 for more info. Proceeds will benefit those in need through club and community projects.

The club will host a Coffee & Conversation social get-together on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Panera Bread on Highway 21 in Statesville from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and welcomes anyone interested in learning more about the club.

The next club meeting will be Thursday, May 5 at 6:00 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a “College Shower” for the club’s Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship winner, West Iredell High School senior Natalie Bridgman.

For club information or about renting the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Clubhouse for your meeting or event, may be emailed to the club at [email protected] or by calling 704-761-8208. For details on joining the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club, please contact Membership Chair Stephanie Gill at 704-657-5008.