Housing Can’t Wait
Above: Several homes were crushed together by flash flooding in the Koneva community of Perry County. One resident did not survive. Housing Can’t Wait Op-Ed by R. Scott McReynolds All photos by Clara Leonard / Appalachia Service Project Dear Governor Beshear, Sen. Stivers, and Rep. Blanton, I need you to do me a favor. Can […]
Flood Survivor Assistance
Flood Survivor Assistance How Can We Help? Request Assistance Donate to Help Flood Survivors Volunteer Questions? Contact our Intake Specialist Michael Cassell at 606-436-0497 or email him. Skip To: Other Ways to Donate Resources for Flood Survivors Helpful Guides, Videos & Materials Flood Stories & Photos Our Funders & Supporters Flood Recovery Efforts Our Impact […]
HDA Accepting Applications for Internship
HDA Accepting Applications for Internship Paid summer internship open to local high school graduates HAZARD, Ky. (April 19, 2022) – An enriching summer work opportunity is available for local youth. Local high school graduates, who are at least 18 years old and will graduate from a high school in Breathitt, Knott, Leslie, or Perry Counties […]
Redbud Reaches $1 Million in Affordable Loans
Redbud Reaches $1 Million in Affordable Loans HDA’s CDFI reaches milestone in combating predatory lending Above: Redbud Loan Officer Gary Brewer advises a client on loan and credit options. To date, Redbud has helped over 250 East Kentuckians become more financially secure. Hazard, KY (March 8, 2022) – As one of only four Community Development […]
Lots Still Available in Gurney’s Bend
Lots Still Available in Gurney’s Bend Alliance accepting applications for Homeownership Program * Photo and video courtesy of Jones Aerial Solutions HAZARD, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2022) – Gurney’s Bend, a new subdivision in the Allais section of Hazard, will be completed this year. With two empty lots still available, the Housing Development Alliance (HDA) is […]
HDA’s Chris Doll Crowned Community Health Champion
Assistant Director Chris Doll Crowned Community Health Champion Doll Named WellCare of Kentucky’s Region 8 Hero, Wins $3,000 Grant for HDA *All photos courtesy of WellCare of Kentucky HAZARD, Ky. – Chris Doll, the Assistant Director of the Housing Development Alliance (HDA), was honored Wed., Oct. 20 at the 2nd annual Community Health Champions Celebration, hosted […]
One Last Second Chance: Terrell’s Story
One Last Second Chance: Terrell’s Story How HDA’s Hope Building Builds Homes and Lives Photos by Shawn Poynter/Poynter Photo Co. After 15 years struggling with addiction, Terrell knew no one was coming to save him this time. If he was ever going to get home to his two little boys and be the father he […]
AEP Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to HDA
AEP Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to HDA Gift will help build homes for very low-income families HAZARD, Ky. (July 28, 2021) – Eight homes for very low-income families will be built over the next year in southeastern Kentucky thanks to the American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation. Housing Development Alliance, Inc. (HDA), a nonprofit affordable housing […]
HDA Purchases Gurney’s Bend
HDA Purchases Gurney’s Bend from City of Hazard Construction of 15 Homes Begins This Month HAZARD, Ky. – The Allais Redevelopment Project is officially moving into its final phase. Scott McReynolds, the Executive Director of the Housing Development Alliance (HDA), met with City of Hazard Mayor Donald “Happy” Mobelini last Thursday to purchase the land […]
Hope Rises: David Partin’s Story
Hope Rises: David’s Story Hope Building is HDA’s paid, on-the-job training program for men and women in recovery. David’s story provides an intimate view of the trainee experience. After completing his training, David went on to secure full-time employment in Knott County. After successfully completing the first phase of his recovery program at Hickory Hill […]
