A Second Chance Story: Hope Building’s Scotty Noble
A Second Chance Story: Hope Building’s Scotty Noble by Jadin Turner, Community Relations AmeriCorps HAZARD, Ky. – Every life is built on a foundation, but for some, the early foundation is fractured by forces that feel impossible to control. For Scotty Noble, that fracture came in the form of addiction. To understand the man Scotty […]
Redbud Financial Alternatives and HDA, Inc. to Operate Independently Beginning July 1
Redbud Financial Alternatives and HDA, Inc. to Operate Independently Beginning July 1 HAZARD, Ky. (July 1, 2026) – Redbud Financial Alternatives, Inc. (Redbud) and Housing Development Alliance, Inc. (HDA) announced today that, effective July 1, 2026, Redbud will begin operating as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For years, Redbud has worked alongside HDA to expand […]
DreamBuilders Return for 4th Annual House Raising
Above: DreamBuilders volunteers with HDA carpenters. The group brought 35 members with them from Maryland, including 13 youth, to help build 3 new homes in 1 week for flood-impacted families. The group raised $75,000 (a $25,000 sponsorship per home) to aid with the costs of construction. DreamBuilders Return for 4th Annual House Raising Volunteer team […]
Chestnut Ridge Celebration Showcases Major Progress
Above: Progress so far at the Chestnut Ridge high-ground community – 56 new homes built by four local nonprofit builders! 17 of the homes have been built by HDA in Phase One of the project. Chestnut Ridge Celebration Showcases Major Progress HDA Completes First 17 Homes in Knott County High-Ground Subdivision LEBURN, Ky. (June 5, […]
HDA Opens Park in Honor of Late Builder & Leader
Above: John Rudd Caudill’s wife and children unveil the new park’s sign which bears his name. HDA Celebrates Opening of John Rudd Caudill Memorial Park New Community Park in Hazard Honors Late Builder and Leader HAZARD, KY — The Housing Development Alliance (HDA) hosted a community celebration on Fri., April 24, 2026, to mark the […]
HDA Celebrates Major Milestone at Leeco Estates in Leslie County
HDA Celebrates Major Milestone at Leeco Estates HYDEN, Ky. (April 16, 2026) – A project that holds promise and new opportunities for families in Leslie County is being unveiled to the public this week. Housing Development Alliance, Inc. (HDA) will host a community celebration and groundbreaking event on Fri., April 17, 2026, at the site […]
Redbud Celebrates Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of New Hazard Office
Redbud Celebrates Grand Opening of New Hazard Office Supporters Attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony HAZARD, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2026) — Redbud Financial Alternatives celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new permanent office location at 825 High Street in Hazard on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at noon, marking an important milestone in the organization’s mission […]
Citizens Bank & Trust Offers $2,500 Matching Gift to HDA
Citizens Bank & Trust Offers $2,500 Matching Gift to HDA Gift Supports Affordable Housing, Home Repairs, and Flood Recovery in Eastern Kentucky HAZARD, Ky. (Dec. 15, 2025) – The Housing Development Alliance, Inc. (HDA) is pleased to announce that Citizens Bank & Trust Company of Jackson has committed a $2,500 matching gift to support safe, […]
From Strings to Strength: How Jeremy Haney is Building a New Life, One Note and One Nail at a Time
From Strings to Strength: How Jeremy Haney is Building a New Life, One Note and One Nail at a Time HINDMAN, Ky. (Nov. 17, 2025) – When luthier Jeremy Haney builds a mandolin, he starts with raw wood – rough, unshaped, and full of potential. With patience, care, and faith, he works piece by piece […]
HDA to Dedicate Five New Model Homes at Skyview
HDA to Dedicate Five New Model Homes at Skyview HAZARD, Ky. (August 19, 2025) – The Housing Development Alliance, Inc. (HDA) invites the community to celebrate the dedication of five new, affordable model homes for flood survivors at Skyview, a high-ground neighborhood designed to provide safety and stability in Eastern Kentucky. Date: Tuesday, August 26, […]
