Resources Following the 2025 Flood
Resources Following the 2025 Flood Info on Impacts, How HDA is Helping, FEMA, Volunteering & More! UPDATED 2/26/25 HAZARD, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2025) – The people of Eastern Kentucky had some of their worst fears realized this month, and in a cruel twist of fate, it happened on Valentine’s Day weekend, prompting some to refer […]
Gov. Beshear Holds Press Conference at HDA
Gov. Beshear Holds Press Conference at HDA Governor Encourages Flood Survivors to Apply for Housing Support; Visits Skyview High-Ground Site from the Office of the Governor HAZARD, Ky. (Jan. 3, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Eastern Kentucky flood survivors to apply for recovery housing support through a newly launched online form at HousingCantWait.Org. Gov. Beshear […]
HDA Breaks Ground at Leeco
HDA Breaks Ground at Leeco The planned 16-home subdivision is located near Hyden, KY WOOTON, Ky. – On Thurs., Dec. 19, despite the mud and cold winds tearing across the landscape, the Housing Development Alliance’s (HDA) Hope Building crew dug the first two footers on property that will become the Leeco Road Subdivision. The property, […]
Hope in Recovery: Jerry’s Journey
Hope in Recovery: Jerry’s Journey Find out more about trainee Jerry’s journey to Hope Building and how it has impacted his life. by Whitney Bowling, AmeriCorps Direct Service Member Jerry has been struggling with addiction since he was 17 years old. He and his wife met in 2018 and were in active addiction together. They […]
HDA Receives $500,000 from ARC’s INSPIRE Initiative
Above: Representatives of various organizations from the Appalachian region of the United States gathered in Asheville, NC for the public release event to announce ARC’s 2024 INSPIRE grant recipients. HDA Receives $500,000 from ARC’s INSPIRE Initiative “Building Hope Beyond Recovery” is part of a nearly $11.5 million award package and will provide workforce training to […]
HDA Accepting Buyer Inquiries for Chestnut Ridge
Above: Undeveloped land at Chestnut Ridge. HDA will begin building homes on the property later this year. HDA Accepting Buyer Inquiries for Chestnut Ridge Flood Survivors Encouraged to Apply for Homeownership Program HAZARD, Ky. (April 4, 2024) – Chestnut Ridge, part of a new high-ground community to be built near the Knott County Sportsplex, is […]
Congressman Rogers Secures $3 Million Earmark for HDA
Congressman Rogers Secures $3 Million Earmark for HDA Funding Will Be Used to Build Homes for Flood Survivors WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2024) – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) secured a $3 million Community Project Funding earmark for the Housing Development Alliance, Inc. (HDA) in the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which was […]
HDA to Aid More Flood Survivors with American Red Cross Grant
HDA to Aid More Flood Survivors with American Red Cross Grant Funding supports new home construction and home repairs HAZARD, Ky. (Jan. 3, 2024) — With a new year comes new hope, especially for flood survivors in Breathitt, Knott, and Perry counties. The Housing Development Alliance (HDA), a Hazard-based nonprofit affordable housing developer that is […]
HDA Chosen as Grand Marshal of Black Gold Parade
HDA Chosen as Grand Marshal of Black Gold Parade Local nonprofit plays major role in flood recovery HAZARD, Ky. – After a year of building back following the July 2022 floods, the time has come for the community to come together in a different way and celebrate its strength. This year’s Black Gold Festival has chosen […]
HDA Flood Remembrance Event Needs Volunteers
HDA Flood Remembrance Event Needs Volunteers Please sign up no later than Wed., July 26th! HAZARD, Ky. – Volunteers are sought to participate in Days of Service, two community workdays hosted by the Housing Development Alliance (HDA) in remembrance of last year’s devastating floods. Projects will involve building and repairing homes for flood survivors in […]
