April 2026 Newsletter
Thomasville Housing Authority Newsletter - April 2026
Thomasville Housing Authority
201 James Avenue, Thomasville, NC
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
Our offices will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026 in observance of Good Friday.
Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Savings Time will commence on March 8, 2026, requiring clocks to be set forward one hour at 2:00 AM.
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
Work orders that occur after regular business hours or on weekends and holidays, call 336.425.3542.
April Pest Control Dates for James Avenue
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- Thursday, April 23, 2026
"Easter is the only time when it's perfectly safe to put all your eggs in one basket." -Evan Esar
Lois A. Hunter Life Skills Center
April 2026 Events
- After-School Tutoring and Enrichment
Every Monday and Wednesday
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Easter Egg Decoration Contest
Thursday, April 2, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - THA's 1st Easter Egg Contest
Saturday, April 4, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Kids Kitchen - "Walking Tacos"
Thursday, April 9, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Triple "P" Parenting Workshop
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 and April 28, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Goodwill Career Resource Clinic
Monday, April 20, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Save Our Babies - Community Closet
Thursday, April 23, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Building A Better Me
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Candle Making Class
Thursday, April 30, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Message from Executive Director, Rosemary Q. Steele
Dear Residents,
Thomasville Housing Authority has been made aware that the typical school day has been increased by an additional 30 minutes daily. We have changed the after-school tutoring and enrichment hours to accommodate the new school schedule. Save Our Babies has been a dedicated and constant support to provide this most needed resource to the families in Thomasville. Tutoring will be 4:00pm -530pm.
Parents should be as dedicated in choosing tutoring for their children for many reasons. Some parents feel unable to help their children with schoolwork. Others may find their children are more receptive to working through school struggles with another person. Tutoring can help strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
Tutoring gives students individualized attention that they don't get in a crowded classroom. This helps children who struggle to keep up, as well as those who aren't challenged enough. It also keeps students on track during breaks from school, such as during Spring Break or during the summer.
Parents we urge you to take advantage of the "FREE" tutoring opportunity for your children. They are our FUTURE!
Important Information
As a reminder, you should be reporting ALL changes in your income and household composition within 10 days of any changes. Failure to do so is a lease violation and can result in retroactive rent or charges to your account.
Please be advised that any payments on your account should be paid in the month that they are due. Failing to pay charges in a timely manner will result in court papers being filed for nonpayment. Additionally, if you fail to pay full amount due online, will result in restrictions in the ability to continue to pay online.
Not to keep any unlicensed or inoperable motor vehicles in the development, expired tags and registrations, and not to work on vehicles in the parking lot.
To keep paper, trash, cans, bottles, and other such debris picked up in the yard to include in the front, rear, and side of the unit and keep porches and balconies clean.
Remember to leave your storm doors unlocked so Pest Control can treat your unit. And if you know that you have placed a work order so maintenance can enter unit to make the requested repairs.
Not to use gas and charcoal grills and not to store or maintain combustible materials or liquids inside the dwelling unit.
If you are experiencing issues with any of your neighbors, please contact the office and we will the address any problems.
Lease Violations
Below are some common occurrences the office has noted throughout our communities that are considered lease violations. Please remember that repetitive lease violations can result in the termination of your lease.
- This is a reminder, that all THA communities are smokefree and there is NO designated smoking areas on any THA properties. This means you are not permitted to smoke in your unit or on your porches. If you, your household members, or guests, are seen or reported to be smoking on THA property this is considered a lease violation!
- All pets must be added to your lease prior to living in your unit. Having pets in your unit without following the necessary steps is a violation of your lease and the THA Pet Policy and will result in termination of your lease.
- Also, you MUST keep pets on a leash when outside and MUST clean up after them. Failure to do so is a violation of your lease and the THA Pet Policy and will result in the removal of the pet from the unit.
- Allowing individuals who have not been approved to reside in your unit is a lease violation, so the adult person that has requested to be added to the household must have signed the lease prior to residing in the unit.
Maintenance
- Please remember to call the office for any work orders. The only time you should call the emergency work order number if there is an emergency after hours or on weekends. If you have an emergency work order during normal
business hours, please contact the office at (336) 475-6137 ext. 108. If we miss your call, please leave a voicemail and we will make sure your work order in entered and given to maintenance. - If you are unsure if a work order qualifies as an emergency, please check the Emergency Maintenance Call list. This information can be found on our website, or if you would like a physical copy please contact the office and we
can send one to you. - IF you have a leak in your unit, please call it in ASAP! While waiting for maintenance staff to come out and address your work order, please avoid using the appliance or faucet where the leak is coming from and leave a bucket or pot to catch any water and avoid damage to your unit.
1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Lois A. Hunter Life Skills Center - 205 James Avenue, Thomasville, NC 27360
Come Find Candy Filled Eggs!
"Free" Easter Bags. First Come, First Serve!
Happy Easter Egg Decorating Contest
When: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Lois A. Hunter Life Skills Center - 205 James Avenue, Thomasville, NC 27360
Music, Egg Decorating Snacks, Drinks, and 2 Eggs Per Person Included!
Kids Ages 2-13.
Prize for BEST Decorated Eggs.
Must RSVP by Monday, March 30, 2026
Call 336.475.6722 to RSVP.
April 2026 Calendar
- Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Workout Wednesday: "One Mile Challenge": 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- "The Innovation Hub" After-School Tutoring and Enrichment: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Coffee and Conversations: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Easter Egg Decoration Contest: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Friday, April 3, 2026
- We are closed for Good Friday
- We are closed for Good Friday
- Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Easter Egg Hunt: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Easter Egg Hunt: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Happy Easter!
- Happy Easter!
- Monday, April 6, 2026
- Momentum Mondays: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- "The Innovation Hub" After-School Tutoring and Enrichment: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Housekeeping 101-1: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Housekeeping 101-2: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Workout Wednesday: "One Mile Challenge": 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- "The Innovation Hub" After-School Tutoring and Enrichment: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Blooms and Bingo - Liberty Arms: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Kids Kitchen "Walking Tacos": 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Monday, April 13, 2026
- Momentum Mondays: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- "The Innovation Hub" After-School Tutoring and Enrichment: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Safe Housekeeping - 1: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Safe Housekeeping - 2: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Triple P Parenting Workshop: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Workout Wednesday: "One Mile Challenge": 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- "The Innovation Hub" After-School Tutoring and Enrichment: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Stress Management Toolbox Workshop: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Blooms and Bingo - James Avenue: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Monday, April 20, 2026
- Momentum Mondays: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Goodwill Career Resource Clinic: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- "The Innovation Hub" After-School Tutoring and Enrichment: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Maintain a Clean Home - 1: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Maintain a Clean Home - 2: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- James Avenue - Resident Council Meeting: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- Pest Control - James Avenue
- Liberty Arms - Resident Council Meeting: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Workout Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- "The Innovation Hub" After-School Tutoring and Enrichment: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Pest Control - James Avenue
- Sickle Cell Testing and Health Screenings: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Save Our Babies Community Closet: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Monday, April 27, 2026
- Momentum Mondays: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- "The Innovation Hub" After-School Tutoring and Enrichment: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Curb Appeal Gardening Club: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Healthy Cooking Class "5 Ingredient Challenge": 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Triple P Parenting Workshop: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Workout Wednesday: "One Mile Challenge": 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- "The Innovation Hub" After-School Tutoring and Enrichment: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Building a Better Me: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday, April 30, 2026
- The "Spending Detox" Challenge: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Candle Making Class: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thomasville Housing Authority - Liberty Arms/Trinity East Resident Council Meeting
When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Liberty Arms Community Center - 1008 Liberty Arms, Thomasville, NC 27360
Host: Rosemary Steele, Executive Director
Please RSVP at 336.475.6137 Ext. 108 by Monday, April 20, 2026
Thomasville Housing Authority - James Avenue Resident Council Meeting
When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Where: Lois A. Hunter Life Skills Center - 205 James Avenue, Thomasville, NC 27360
Host: Rosemary Steele, Executive Director
Please RSVP at 336.475.6137 Ext. 108 by Monday, April 20, 2026
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Presents Read Across America Book Give-A-Way
The members of Phi beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated collected books to give away to some of our residents in honor of Read Across America week. Read Across America week typically takes place during the first week of March, specifically centered around March 2nd, which is the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss. Schools, libraries, and other organizations host events throughout the entire week to encourage a love of reading.
During the event, there was a wide variety of books offered for every reading level. There were chapter books, books about different cultures, picture books and so much more. Every young person that came by walked away with at least two books to read and enjoy.
We want to thank Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Tau Epsilon Sigma chapter for their generosity and putting together such an awesome event!
"The Innovation Hub" After- School Tutoring and Enrichment Program
When: Mondays and Wednesdays starting March 23, 2026 through May 20, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Lois A. Hunter Life Skills Center - 205 James Avenue, Thomasville, NC 27360
Activities Include:
- Homework help/Tutoring
- STEM
- Creative Arts
- Life Skills/Career Exploration
- Health and Wellness
Open to grades 2-12.
To Register, please call the LAH Life Skills Center at 336.475.6722. You can also click here, click the photo, or scan the QR code.
Antoinette G. Harper Presents:
Building A Better Me Workshop
Become the Best Version of Yourself
Where: Lois A. Hunter Life Skills Center - 205 James Avenue, Thomasville, NC 27360
Conflict Resolution "Me, Myself, & I"
When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
RSVP by Monday, February 25, 2026 by calling 336.475.6722 or 336.475.6137 ext. 108