Resident Services
Supporting the goals of every resident
RRHA’s Resident Services Department supports families and individuals in their efforts to be self-sufficient and achieve their personal and financial goals. By partnering with a variety of government agencies and nonprofit organizations, Resident Services connects families to resources tailored to their unique strengths and aspirations. Programs are available for youth, families and seniors and focus on jobs, health and education. These include:
- Family Self-Sufficiency Program: Lesley Tyson, Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator-(804) 780-4887; Lesley.Tyson@rrha.com(804) 780-4887
- Training and workforce development: Ralph Stuckey, Program Manager for Youth and Adult Services-(804) 780-4291; Ralph.Stuckey@rrha.com
- Employment opportunities: Ralph Stuckey, Program Manager for Youth and Adult Services-(804) 780-4291; Ralph.Stuckey@rrha.com
- College and post-secondary scholarships: Ralph Stuckey, Program Manager for Youth and Adult Services- (804) 780-4291; Ralph.Stuckey@rrha.com
- Afterschool and youth services: Ralph Stuckey, Program Manager for Youth and Adult Services- (804) 780-4291; Ralph.Stuckey@rrha.com
- Health and wellness: Richmond City Health District http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/resource-centers/
Resident Services Coordinators are available at all RRHA communities to respond to individual needs and foster community among residents. You can learn more about services and programs available in your community by contacting the Resident Service Coordinator where you live.
- Gilpin Court: Eliza Stokes, Resident Services Coordinator- (804) 780-4304; Eliza.Stokes@rrha.com
- Creighton Court: Scott Andrews-Weckerly, Family Coach- (804) 223-4671; Scott.AndrewsWeckerly@vdh.virginia.gov and Nikki Patterson- (804) 326-4566 Nikki.Patterson@vdh.virginia.com
- Mosby Court: Velva Moses-Lee, Resident Services Coordinator- (804) 780-3436; Velva.Moses-Lee@rrha.com
- Whitcomb Court and Randolph: Suzette Williams, Resident Services Coordinator- (804) 780-4932; Suzette.Williams@rrha.com
- Fairfield Court: Wanda Daniels, Resident Services Coordinator- (804)780-4809; Wanda.Daniel@rrha.com
- Hillside Court, Stovall and Afton: Deborah Dixon, Resident Services Coordinator- (804) 780-4833; Deborah.Dixon@rrha.com
- Fay Towers, 4th Avenue, Fulton and Old brook Circle: Sharon Ince, Resident Services Coordinator- (804) 780-6000; Sharon.Ince@rrha.com
- Stonewall, Decatur, Fox manor Lombardy, Greenwalk: Kami Smith, Resident Services Coordinator- (804) 780-4792; Kami.Smith@rrha.com
If you are a nonprofit organization interested in providing services to residents in RRHA communities, please contact Orlando Artze, Interim Director of Resident Services, at (804) 780-3491; orlando.artze@rrha.com
Here’s a partial list of often used services available through government agencies and nonprofits:
Youth Services
City of Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation: After school tutoring, Reading, Sports, Cultural enrichment
City of Richmond Public Schools: Education, Truancy, Sports
City of Richmond Police Department: Community Policing, Police Athletic League, Safety education
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA): Prevention services, Youth leadership, Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University: Mentorships, Leadership, Volunteerism, Lobs and Lessons tennis program
Science Museum of Virginia/srv/bindings/b6501e32c70f486a9cbb6a2cfc4622ea/code/web VA: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond: After school tutoring, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), Leadership, Cultural enrichment, Employment, College Preparatory Activities, Scholarships, Feed More
Richmond Opportunities Inc.: Tomorrow’s Promise Scholarship (College & Technical School)
First Tee of Richmond: Golf
Churchill Activities and Tutoring (CHAT): After school tutoring, Reading, Mentorship
Mayor’s Youth Academy: Summer Employment, Cultural enrichment, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), Scholarships
Adult Services
Adult Services: Offering support to single adults age 18+.
Richmond City Health District: Community Health Resource Centers: Preventive health services, Blood pressure and diabetes screening, School physicals
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA): Prevention services, Leadership, Parenting, Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University: Leadership, Volunteerism, Health education and Wellness
City of Richmond Public Schools: Basic Adult Education, GED
ResCare-Federal Workforce Development Center (One Stop): Assessment, Education and Skills Training, Employment Coaching, Work experience, On-the-Job Training (OJT), Supportive Services, Case Management
City of Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building ( BLISS and Center for Workforce Innovation Programs), Assessment, Education and Skills Training, Employment Coaching, Work experience, On-the-Job Training (OJT), Supportive Services, Case Management
Healthy Hearts Plus: Parenting and Pregnancy services, Health and Nutrition
Shalom Farms: Health and Nutrition, Fresh Produce distribution and cooking class
Feed More: Monthly Food distribution
Strategies to Elevate People : Job preparedness, youth reading programs
Senior Services
City of Richmond Public Library: Senior Book Club
City of Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation: Water Aerobics, Computer Classes, City-wide Active Adults Program
SportsBackers: Health, Wellness and Fitness
Project Yoga Richmond: Health and Fitness
Virginia Commonwealth University-Richmond Health and Wellness: Weekly On-site Health clinics, Nutrition, Health and Wellness, Preventive Services