Appleton Housing Authority

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The Appleton Housing Authority extends its heartfelt thoughts and prayers to our neighbors in Menasha/Appleton and all those whose lives have been impacted by the recent devastating storm.

We are deeply saddened by the loss, destruction, and hardships so many families are facing. During times like these, communities come together, and we stand in support of our neighbors as they begin the difficult journey of recovery.

We are profoundly grateful to the first responders, emergency personnel, utility crews, and countless volunteers who are working tirelessly to restore safety and provide hope. Please know that the Appleton Housing Authority is committed to supporting our community in every way we can and keeping all those affected in our thoughts during this challenging time.

HUD Announces 14 FHA Policy Changes Aimed at Reducing Costs - The MortgagePoint The Agency stated that the updates to origination, servicing, appraisal, and quality control requirements were designed to streamline processes and improve access to FHA-insured mortgages.

Today we proudly celebrate Bobbie Korth’s two-year anniversary with the Appleton Housing Authority! For the past two years, Bobbie has been a warm and welcoming presence at Riverwalk Place, greeting our senior residents each morning with a smile and making sure their well-being and needs are being met.

Her spunky personality, positive energy, and genuine desire to help brighten the day for everyone she meets. Bobbie also dedicates time at Grandview Townhomes, where she assists families with paperwork, work orders, and whatever else is needed to support our residents.

Under the leadership of Property Manager Jenni Gerkin, who oversees both Riverwalk Place and Grandview Townhomes, Bobbie has become an invaluable member of our team. Thank you, Bobbie, for your compassion, enthusiasm, and commitment to serving our residents. Congratulations on two wonderful years—we are grateful to have you as part of the AHA family! 💙

Today we celebrate Royalene and her 8th anniversary with the Appleton Housing Authority. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to serving our community. Every person who comes through our doors seeking housing assistance is welcomed with Royalene’s kindness, patience, and genuine smile. Whether she is helping applicants complete paperwork, answering questions, or expertly maintaining our waiting list of more than 2,500 applicants, she does so with exceptional organization, professionalism, and care. Royalene’s positive attitude and willingness to help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and applicants every day. Thank you, Royalene, for eight years of outstanding service and for being such a valued member of the AHA family. We are fortunate to have you on our team! We hope you enjoyed your flowers and heartfelt sentiments from staff today! 🩷

So exciting that our agency work has been nationally recognized! Our Board Chairman Pat DeWall on the far left, our Executive Director Debra Dillenberg, center and Commissioner Cathy Spears far right. Featuring three FSS Graduates reaching financial independence! Congratulations to all.

Please remember that there is no Self Sufficiency Magazine and it’s April Fools Day! However, the picture is real and the three individuals graduating is also real!

NEWS RELEASE: Share this information far and wide - Stay home and stay safe! This is a rapidly evolving, life-threatening situation. Northern Wisconsin counties are severely impacted by the winter storm. Many roads are impassable and travel is not advised across the majority of northern counties.

Conditions are expected to continue to deteriorate in the southern counties as the storm progresses. WisDOT asks the public to heed all warnings and avoid unnecessary travel in these regions. Read more: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about-wisdot/newsroom/news-rel/031526-winterstormupdate.aspx

Horrible road conditions. Please be safe.

DOT warns everyone to be off the roads in 9 area counties citing "immediate and extreme danger" https://www.wbay.com/2026/03/15/dot-do-not-travel-due-immediate-extreme-danger/

Public Notice. The Appleton Housing Authority will be closed on Monday, March 16th due to severe inclement weather conditions. Please prioritize your safety. Don’t travel if you don’t have to. Thank you.

The Appleton Housing Authority recently commemorated a significant achievement as three exceptional women graduated from the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, successfully transitioning to financial autonomy and embarking on a new phase of their lives.

Meet Miss Janay, Miss Angela, and Miss Iliana, three determined single mothers exemplifying resilience.

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program is designed to empower individuals and families by fostering stability, enhancing earnings, and ultimately transitioning beyond reliance on public assistance.

Through goal-oriented strategies, financial literacy, professional growth, and supportive services, participants work towards achieving long-term independence.

Through perseverance, and commitment to their objectives, their accumulated savings account exceeded $40,000, providing a substantial financial foundation for their futures.

Even more significant than the financial milestone is the representation of each woman's transition to complete financial independence, no longer reliant on public assistance.

Their accomplishments reflect five years of dedication to improving their lives, providing stability for their families, and building brighter futures.

Graduations like this underscore the importance of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, which transcends mere savings accounts or program completion to focus on empowerment, opportunity, and transformation.

We take great pride in these graduates and are honored to have been part of their journey. We are grateful to those who came to support these women and hear their story.

The FSS program is open to families participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program who are motivated to achieve independence from all subsidies.

The AHA's Family Support Specialist, Nicole Fenske, works closely with families to establish achievable educational and job training goals.

For more information on the AHA's FSS Program, please visit appletonhousing.org.

The Appleton Housing Authority recently commemorated a significant achievement as three exceptional women graduated from the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, successfully transitioning to financial autonomy and embarking on a new phase of their lives.

Meet Miss Janay, Miss Angela, and Miss Iliana, three determined single mothers exemplifying resilience.

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program is designed to empower individuals and families by fostering stability, enhancing earnings, and ultimately transitioning beyond reliance on public assistance.

Through goal-oriented strategies, financial literacy, professional growth, and supportive services, participants work towards achieving long-term independence.

Through perseverance, and commitment to their objectives, their accumulated savings account exceeded $40,000, providing a substantial financial foundation for their futures.

Even more significant than the financial milestone is the representation of each woman's transition to complete financial independence, no longer reliant on public assistance.

Their accomplishments reflect five years of dedication to improving their lives, providing stability for their families, and building brighter futures.

Graduations like this underscore the importance of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, which transcends mere savings accounts or program completion to focus on empowerment, opportunity, and transformation.

We take great pride in these graduates and are honored to have been part of their journey. We are grateful to those who came to support these women and hear their story.

The FSS program is open to families participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program who are motivated to achieve independence from all subsidies.

The AHA's Family Support Specialist, Nicole Fenske, works closely with families to establish achievable educational and job training goals.

For more information on the AHA's FSS Program, please visit appletonhousing.org.