FY 1999 PHDEP Program Project Summary -- New Hampshire

NASHUA HOUSING AUTHORITY --- $145,601

The Nashua Public Housing Drug Elimination Program empowers residents with the active support of both the public and private sectors to assist in the fight against drugs and drug-related crime. Our increased security component enables us to hire members of the Nashua Police Department to patrol every development each night of the year. Our education, intervention, and prevention programs are conducted through the local Boys and Girls Club, Nashua Youth Council, and Police Athletics League. Since the inception of the Nashua Housing Authority' PHDEP in 1987, this agency has raised over six million dollars from local, state, and federal resources (private and public). Funding will be used to incorporate programs and activities within the inner city of Nashua, specifically Bronstein Apartments and Ledge Street Homes. Additional public housing sites to be served will include Maynard Homes, Arel Manor, Sullivan Terrace North and South, Temple Street Manor, and numerous scattered sites.

LEBANON HOUSING AUTHORITY --- $36,510

The Lebanon Housing Authority will use Public Housing Drug Elimination Program funds to make its Romano Circle family development a safe, drug free community for the 60 children who live there. This year's PHDEP funds will expand successful drug prevention activities begun last year, which included after school homework and mentoring activities, community police presence, in-home parent aides, and pre-job preparation for youth. Seven area agency partners are cooperating in prevention skills to youth of all ages and their families at Romano Circle. The partners are: Headrest, Lebanon Police Department, Life Skills, Robert Bryant of Second Growth, The Tucker Foundation at Dartmouth College, Tri-County Head Start and the Visiting Nurse Alliance of Vermont and New Hampshire.

CONCORD HOUSING AUTHORITY --- $58,504

The Concord Housing Authority is requesting funds for an innovative prevention program. Community Policing will be implemented the elderly developments to combat criminal behavior and instill a sense of security. A Family Support Coordinator will administer, develop, and implement PHDEP programs and serve as a liaison between residents and community organizations. CHA in conjunction with Even Start will implement an Active Parenting Program and continue its C.H.O.I.C.E.S (Children Having Opportunities in Culture, Education, and Sports) Scholarship Programs to allow residents an opportunity to develop interest and skills by participating in programs offered in Concord. A Family Activity Program will bring parents and their children to participate in activities together; and an Experiential/Adventure Based Learning component of our Teen Employment Program.

MANCHESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY --- $252,052

The Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority proposes a multi-faceted program which includes the following components: (1) Continued reimbursement of law enforcement for the employment of two full time community police officers; (2) Physical improvements to enhance security; (3) Drug prevention, intervention and treatment strategies; (4) Educational and economic opportunities for residents; and (5) a Drug Elimination Program Manger, Resident Facilitator, Youth Opportunities Specialist and related support staff to administer all of the Public Housing Drug Elimination Grant Programs.

LACONIA HOUSING AUTHORITY --- $25,000

The Laconia Housing and Redevelopment Authority proposes a comprehensive security and prevention-based approach to reduce/eliminate drug-related crime in Laconia and the Lakes Region. In partnership with the Laconia Police Department, uniformed police officers will patrol on bikes the neighborhoods surrounding the Sunrise Towers public housing complex. Undercover police officers will conduct surveillance activities in the neighborhood in order to identify drug dealers and make arrests. For added security, fencing around the rear parking lot will be added to enhance the safety of residents.

DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY --- $100,733

The Dover Housing Authority is requesting Public Housing Drug Elimination Program funds to provide a comprehensive substance abuse prevention program for the residents living in the federal public housing community. The program will bring law enforcement, drug prevention, intervention and treatment "on-site" while promoting educational opportunities for all public housing residents. Program components include structured, activity-based youth programs, three-on-three basketball league, a Family Support and Employment training program and a Community-Based Outreach Program that will target individuals and families with substance abuse issues.

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