AHA's Administrative office is located at 2280 S. Xanadu Way, Aurora, CO 80014
Mission Statement:
To develop and promote quality housing while supporting and encouraging economic opportunities leading to self-sufficiency and independence.
To develop and promote quality housing while supporting and encouraging economic opportunities leading to self-sufficiency and independence.
Vision Statement:
To be the acknowledged leader in developing quality affordable housing in our community.
To be the acknowledged leader in developing quality affordable housing in our community.
Adopted by the Housing Authority of the City of Aurora, CO December 1998
Who we are:
The Housing Authority of the City of Aurora, Colorado (AHA) was established by action of the Aurora City Council in February 1975. Ordinance 75-34 was passed on February 24, 1974 and amended by ordinance 75-69 dated June 9, 1975.
The Housing Authority of the City of Aurora, Colorado (AHA) was established by action of the Aurora City Council in February 1975. Ordinance 75-34 was passed on February 24, 1974 and amended by ordinance 75-69 dated June 9, 1975.
AHA is committed to providing safe, decent, affordable housing to our community and proudly serves many different groups including:
-Working families
-Single parents
-Disabled residents
-Seniors
-Homeless
-Single parents
-Disabled residents
-Seniors
-Homeless
Of our residents, about 70% of head of households are women. Of the top three race identities we serve, forty-one percent are black, and 25% are white, and 14% are Asian. Just over 15% of our heads of households are Hispanic.
Women make up 63% total of our households.
The average income of our residents is about $16190.00 annually.
Twenty-two percent of our households are full-time students.
Our oldest resident is 95
Our average resident age is 24.
We have 430 children (at least!) on our properties, and 324 seniors (62 plus).
What we do:
AHA has provided housing for low-income Aurora residents for 41 years through AHA-owned rental housing and Housing Choice Vouchers for private housing. In addition to these resources, AHA also provides permanent rental housing and support services for homeless veterans in Aurora under the HUD-VASH voucher program (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing). AHA also administers FUP (Family Unification Program) vouchers that assist in the reunification of Aurora families as well as young adults currently aging out of out-of-home care.
AHA has provided housing for low-income Aurora residents for 41 years through AHA-owned rental housing and Housing Choice Vouchers for private housing. In addition to these resources, AHA also provides permanent rental housing and support services for homeless veterans in Aurora under the HUD-VASH voucher program (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing). AHA also administers FUP (Family Unification Program) vouchers that assist in the reunification of Aurora families as well as young adults currently aging out of out-of-home care.
AHA owns and manages approximately 680 units of rental housing.
The Authority administers 1,382 Housing Choice Vouchers and approximately 600 incoming portable Vouchers with an annual value to the community of over $16 million in rental revenue for owners of private apartments and homes.
How we operate:
The Aurora Housing Authority operations are funded by a variety of sources that includes: the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), local and state grants, and rental income from AHA-owned properties. The mortgage debts of the Authority are secured by the real estate and are NOT obligations of the local or state municipalities. The Authority can issue Housing Bonds on behalf of itself.
The Aurora Housing Authority operations are funded by a variety of sources that includes: the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), local and state grants, and rental income from AHA-owned properties. The mortgage debts of the Authority are secured by the real estate and are NOT obligations of the local or state municipalities. The Authority can issue Housing Bonds on behalf of itself.
Board of Commissioners:
AHA is governed by a seven member Board of Commissioners appointed to five-year terms by the Mayor of the City of Aurora.
Ray Barnes, Chairman, Senior Partner at Global Emergency Solutions and Retired Aurora Fire Department Chief
Tom Asbhurn, Vice-Chair, Retired Xcel Energy Area Manager of Community and Local Government Affairs
Barb Cleland, Commissioner, Community Relations Director at Aurora Mental Health Center, City of Aurora Council Member, At-Large
Susan Farmer, Commissioner, Financial Advisor at Medical Center of Aurora
Tim Huffman, Commissioner, Retired Aurora Police Officer
Deb Neeley, Commissioner, Vice-President at Citywide Banks, East Colfax Branch
Moses Suh, Commissioner, Deputy District Attorney at Denver District Attorney Office
AHA is governed by a seven member Board of Commissioners appointed to five-year terms by the Mayor of the City of Aurora.
Ray Barnes, Chairman, Senior Partner at Global Emergency Solutions and Retired Aurora Fire Department Chief
Tom Asbhurn, Vice-Chair, Retired Xcel Energy Area Manager of Community and Local Government Affairs
Barb Cleland, Commissioner, Community Relations Director at Aurora Mental Health Center, City of Aurora Council Member, At-Large
Susan Farmer, Commissioner, Financial Advisor at Medical Center of Aurora
Tim Huffman, Commissioner, Retired Aurora Police Officer
Deb Neeley, Commissioner, Vice-President at Citywide Banks, East Colfax Branch
Moses Suh, Commissioner, Deputy District Attorney at Denver District Attorney Office
Values Statement:
Respect Others: We will treat co-workers, clients, and community members with dignity, respect, courtesy, politeness, and kindness.
Respect Others: We will treat co-workers, clients, and community members with dignity, respect, courtesy, politeness, and kindness.
Act with Integrity at All Times: With the best interest of the organization, employees, clients and community in mind, we are personally accountable for the highest standards of ethical behavior including honesty and fairness.
Maintain a High Level of Professionalism: We approach our daily activities with competence, responsibility, accuracy, reliability and confidentiality. We work cooperatively to create a friendly and quality-oriented environment.
Communicate Clearly: We will communicate openly and honestly and listen to ideas to improve our services and overcome challenges.
Senior Staff:
Craig A. Maraschky, Executive Director
Elizabeth Gundlach Neufeld, Deputy Executive Director of Property Operations and Development
Les Arney, Deputy Executive Director of Finance
Melinda Townsend, Deputy Executive Director of Housing and Family Services
Adrienne Robinson, Director of Human Resources
Tania Morris, Director of Assisted Housing
Stephanie Lundy, Director of Property Management
Elizabeth Gundlach Neufeld, Deputy Executive Director of Property Operations and Development
Les Arney, Deputy Executive Director of Finance
Melinda Townsend, Deputy Executive Director of Housing and Family Services
Adrienne Robinson, Director of Human Resources
Tania Morris, Director of Assisted Housing
Stephanie Lundy, Director of Property Management
AHA's original administrative office was located at 10745 E. Kentucky Ave. It was nestled within the former Buckingham Gardens site and was demolished in 2012.
