October 2025 Newsletter
Office Hours
- Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Closed for lunch daily 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Closed to the Public
Work Orders
For all regular maintenance work orders during business hours, call the main office at 336.475.6137 ext. 108
Accepting Phone Calls on Fridays
Emergency/After Hours Work Orders
For work orders that occur after regular business hours or on weekends and holidays, call 336.425.3542.
October Pest Control Exterminations for James Avenue
Wednesday, October 23, 2025, and Thursday, October 24, 2025
Why Pest Control Matters:
- Routine pest control helps:
- Prevent infestations before they begin.
- Eliminate small issues before they grow.
- Protect your home's structure and food storage.
- Reduce exposure to allergens, bacteria, and parasites.
In short, regular pest control is an investment in your apartment's long-term comfort and safety.
Lois A. Hunter Life Skills Center - October Events
The Thomasville Housing Authority (THA) Lois A. Hunter Life Skills Center has daily activities for residents. (See calendar insert for all daily events)
"FREE" Tutoring Sessions
Every Monday and Wednesday - October 6th - December 17th
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Level UP Employment and Resource Fair
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WIC Connect
Sign Up for Services or Conduct Missed Appts.
Wednesday, October 16, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
"Being a Better Me"
Building Esteem
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Message from Executive Director Rosemary Q. Steele
The Thomasville Housing Authority wants every family to have a decent, safe, and sanitary home. As a resident, you are responsible for maintaining your home, which is provided by the Housing Authority. Any landlord wants to keep their residents in their homes, not evict them. Residents deserve the best, but achieving this requires cooperation from all sides.
The Housing Authority has implemented a monthly housekeeping class. The is an opportunity for residents to avoid eviction with the first-time failed housekeeping inspection. Annual housekeeping inspections will be conducted by the Housing Authority, but you are welcome to attend at any time; you are not required to wait until you fail an inspection.
Housekeeping classes are held the three (3) days each month. After completion of the required classes, you will be presented with a certificate of completion.
These class sessions consist of:
- Housekeeping 101
- How to clean your safety
- How to maintain a clean house
Good housekeeping creates a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for residents and guests. Regular cleaning and tidying contribute to a sense of pride in one's living space.
THA Host Suicide - Prevention and Awareness Workshop
Suicide Prevention Month is observed every September. The workshop offered a powerful opportunity for residents to have conversations about emotional well-being, recognize the warning signs, and how to connect with life-saving resources.
With more than 49,000 lives lost to suicide in 2023 in the U.S., it's clear that raising awareness about prevention is essential for everyone, not just those living with mental health challenges but also those who care about them.
Suicide Prevention Month is an opportunity for all of us to come together, foster hope, and remind one another that reaching out for support is a sign of strength. Whether you're navigating your own emotional wellness, supporting a loved one, or advocating for mental health in your community, your efforts can help save lives. By learning, sharing, and opening up the conversation, we can all play a part in preventing suicide and building a more compassionate future.
Level Up Employment and Resources Fair
Goodwill and Thomasville Housing Authority are teaming up to provide a multi-faceted event!
Connect with employers from a wide variety of industries to learn more about available positions, preferred skills and training, hiring and interview processes.
Explore career options in a variety of industry areas. Bring your resume, your optimism and your questions. Discover professional opportunities that can make your future successful and satisfying.
Come explore community resources and take the next step toward your career goals. This event is open to the public. Please come dressed for success!
Join us on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Work Out Mondays and Wednesdays
Goodwill hosts recreation programs throughout the month, including low-impact exercises. Fitness plays a pivotal role in the well-being of seniors, serving as a cornerstone for maintaining their health, vitality, and independence as they age. Fitness is crucial for seniors for a multitude of reasons, encompassing both physical and mental well-being. Come and get you're your cardio!
Thomasville Housing Authority Hosts 1st Time Home Buyer "FREE" Workshop
Thomasville Housing Authority held the 1st Time Home Buyer Education Workshop. This free workshop was designed to give an overview of the home-buying process! The participants learned how to get financially prepared, how to access grant funds, and what to expect from the professionals who will be involved in the process. Speakers included Ms. Doris Jackson, a real estate agent/ housing counselor, Danny Davis, mortgage loan officer, and Sarah Teague, home sales concierge representative. The training discussed how you can get prepared to buy a home and apply for down payment assistance programs!
Buying a house can be hard work. These classes help you prepare for a successful home-buying experience. You'll walk through all of the steps of purchasing a home and leave with a better understanding of how the whole process works, equipped with information to make you a confident and powerful purchaser.
Some of the participants were advised of the requirements to get prepared, and others were approved and are now looking for the new place that they will call "HOME"!
These 3-hour interactive workshops are taught by housing counselors and mortgage and real estate professionals. You will have a chance to get answers to your questions directly from the experts! So, join us for the next home buyer education class because you too can be the next person looking for your new house to call HOME!
October 2025 Calendar of Events
Wednesday, October 1
- Workout Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- "FREE" Tutoring 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 2
- Healthy Eating Habits 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Renters Insurance Informational Session 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, October 6
- Workout Monday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Goodwill Job Training 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- "FREE" Tutoring 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 7
- Housekeeping Classes 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Housekeeping Classes 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 8
- Workout Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- "FREE" Tutoring 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 9
- Resume Building 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, October 13
- Workout Monday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- "FREE" Tutoring 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14
- Level UP job Fair 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15
- Workout Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- "FREE" Tutoring 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 16
- Autumn BINGO 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- WIC Connect 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, October 20
- Workout Monday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Goodwill Job Training Resume and Cover Letter 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- "FREE" Tutoring 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21
- Housekeeping Classes 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Housekeeping Classes 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22
- Workout Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Resume Building 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- "FREE" Tutoring 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23
- Guide to Meal Preparation 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Piedmont Sickle Cell Free Testing 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday October 27
- Workout Monday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- "FREE" Tutoring 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28
- Housekeeping Classes 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Housekeeping Classes 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29
- Workout Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Building A Better Me Mentoring Workshop 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- "FREE" Tutoring 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 30
- Halloween BINGO 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Trunk or Treat THA Parking Lot 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 31
- Happy Halloween!