At the PHA, our mission is to develop resources that Paterson's low-income communities need to move from poverty to self-sufficiency by collaborating with our network of community services providers and other public and private organizations. We are an extensively sized housing agency yet in spite of our size, I maintain an open door policy and I encourage all residents to share any concerns with me directly or through our Resident Council Meetings.

I would like to encourage you to be sure and visit the rest of our site. You will be able to learn more about our many programs and policies that effectively assist the greater Paterson community.

Again, thank you for visiting our web site. Should you have any questions to ask after viewing our site regarding a program or to communicate a concern, please feel free to send me an e-mail at IGorham@patersonhousingauthority.com and I would be most happy to help in any way possible. You can count on it.

Irma Gorham - Executive Director - Housing Authority of The City of Paterson
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Relocation Underway for Alexander Hamilton Residents

The relocation process has begun for the residents of Alexander Hamilton Development. At the June 2007 Board of Commissioners Meeting a contract was awarded to Housing Opportunities Unlimited (HOU) of Boston, Massachusetts to perform Relocation Assistance services to the residents of AHD over a two (2) year period.

The Relocation Office has been established in the Managers Office in building 214 and Ms. Debra Hairston of HOU is on site meeting with residents. Ms. Hairston, along with other HOU staff will be conducting briefings with all families and assist them with all aspects of the move. Assistance will be provided with moving expenses, referrals and support services.

The Relocation Office Hours are Monday 9:00 AM to 5:30PM, Tuesday thru Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. All questions or inquiries relating to relocation should be directed to the AHD Relocation Office at 973-345-5577.

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We have a PDF copy of the Paterson Housing Authority's (2009) 5 Year Plan available. Please click this link to access the plan.
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Project Family Success - For Residents of Alexander Hamilton Development

The process of relocation over 300 families from the Alexander Hamilton Development has begun and will continue over the next 12 months. The Collaborative Family Success Project in Partnership with the Paterson Housing Authority will be offering an array of services to 25 families through an 8 week intensive curriculum in transition planning.

The curriculum includes preparing household budgets, establishing and balancing checking accounts, choosing schools for your children, managing utility expenses, needed resources for jobs, mental health counseling, physical check-up and other services identified as areas of need to more smoothly facilitate the relocation process. Families who successfully complete the 8 week Family Success Curriculum will receive a stipend of $250.

Contact Carolyn McCombs at 973-225-5454 to register for the Family Success Project.