Category: CCHRA News

  • Cumberland County Point in Time – Annual Count Scheduled

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carlisle, PA – Connect to Home and the Cumberland County Housing Authority will lead staff from partner agencies and community volunteers in conducting the annual Point In Time [PIT] Homeless Census on Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday, January 23, 2025. The Point in Time Count will provide a ‘point in time’ snapshot…

  • 2025 PAHRA Scholarships Now Open

    We are excited to inform everyone about a scholarship opportunity available to lower income-students who reside in Public Housing or whose households receive Section 8 rental assistance.  These scholarships are provided through the Pennsylvania Association of Housing and Redevelopment Agencies (PAHRA), of which our Cumberland County Housing Authority, is a member. Scholarships of up to…

  • Notice of RFP – Federal Grant Writing

    Request for Proposals: Federal Grant Writing ServicesIssued by: Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment AuthoritiesDate Issued: Wednesday, October 30, 2024Submission Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00PMProposals must be received by due date and time. No late proposals will be accepted. EMAIL proposal to mkuna@cchra.com. Paper copies will not be accepted. Mary Kuna, Executive DirectorCumberland County…

  • NOTICE: Review of the Summary of the 2023 Carlisle Borough CAPER

    The Borough of Carlisle has prepared its Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year (PY) 2023 (July 1, 2023 – June 30 2024). The CAPER’s purpose is to report on the Borough’s progress in achieving the goals and objectives for the CDBG Program outlined in its Five-Year Consolidated Plan, specifically PY2023. The…

  • NOTICE: Review of the Summary of the 2023 Cumberland County CAPER

    Cumberland County has prepared its Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year (PY) 2023 (July 1, 2023 – June 30 2024). The CAPER’s purpose is to report on the County’s progress in achieving the goals and objectives for the CDBG Program outlined in its Five-Year Consolidated Plan, specifically PY2023. The Cumberland County…

  • RELEASE: CCHRA Announces Second Year of ‘Party on Pitt’

    In May of 2023, CCHRA hosted an event akin to a community resource fair with one crucial twist: the event offered interested parties the chance to sit down with housing staff and receive assistance in applying for public housing. This October, the event returns in a new form, featuring a Trunk-or-Treat activity for those with…

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: ESG PY24

    Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 1:00PM, the County of Cumberland, Pennsylvania will hold a virtual meeting to solicit input on the application for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) prior to the presentation to the County of Commissioners and submissions to PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED). Notice of…

  • Notice of Substantial Amendment: Carlisle Borough CDBG

    This notice shall satisfy all procedural requirements for activities funded by the Borough of Carlisle’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. CDBG Activities to be Reprogrammed: The public has a 30-day comment period beginning Thursday, August 22st, 2024 and ending on Monday, September 23rd, to comment on the proposed changes. Comments may be in writing…

  • Notice of Substantial Amendment: Cumberland County CDBG

    This notice shall satisfy all procedural requirements for activities funded by Cumberland County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. CDBG Activities to be Reprogrammed: The public has a 30-day comment period beginning Thursday, August 22st, 2024 and ending onMonday, September 23rd, to comment on the proposed changes. Comments may be in writing or by telephone.…

  • NOTICE: Now Accepting Applications for ESG Program

    The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program is currently accepting applications for the 2024 grant year. This program is to assist organizations in helping the homeless regain stability in permanent housing. For more information on applying, email Brianna Miller at bmiller@cchra.com by August 2nd, 2024.