Network News August 2023
In this issue: An interview with Alaska USDA Rural Development Director Julia Hnilicka, RCAC bolsters push for water security in Canjilon, Broadband Installation Grants for Affordable Housing, training highlights and more!
RCAC Interview: Julia Hnilicka, Alaska USDA Rural Development Director
In this issue, we speak with Julia Hnilicka, State Director for USDA Rural Development - Alaska. Hnilicka was born and raised in the rural Alaskan village of Nenana, where she has spent most of her life. Her upbringing as the child of a tugboat captain and an educator has provided her with a firsthand understanding of the complex issues confronting rural households.
Self-Help Builder August 2023 (Special Edition)
RCAC called for videos, pictures and stories from your homeownership celebration events, key ceremonies, success stories and self-help grantees delivered! In this Special Edition, we feature eleven grantees and families from across our service area.
South Central Community Action Partnership: Celebrating 100 homes! A homeowner’s experience
I stand before you today as a proud former home Builder of Filer group 11! I'm a single mother who had the incredible opportunity to build her own home through the wonderful program offered by South Central Community Action Program. It is an honor to share my journey with you and how this program has not only set a great example for my children but also changed our lives for the better.
Self-Help Homes: A Little Story About My Family & I – a homeowner’s long journey
This is a little story about my family and me. My name is Francis. I am married to my lovely wife, Nicole, and together we have four kids, one boy and three girls. We are originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); we moved to the U.S. in 2017. And today I am so grateful to God and happy because my dreams are coming true to be a homeowner through this program.
Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation: Through Blood, Sweat, Tears, Missile Threats & Lava Flows – a homeowner’s journey
I was offered the brochure and application at my job interview, which gave me more information on what self-help housing really was. I’ve heard about it but didn’t know too much about it. I was hired by the company in January 2010, and turned in my application for the wait list on that day. At the time, I had really bad credit and knew if I ever wanted this to happen, I needed to take care of my credit issues.
