GHA Site Map
Claremont Courts
| Community Profile | ||
|---|---|---|
| When Built | 1969 | |
| Number of Units | 250 | |
| Number of Vacancies | 7 | |
| Unit Size | 0-1 Bedroom | 60 |
| 2 Bedroom | 24 | |
| 3 Bedroom | 60 | |
| 4 Bedroom | 74 | |
| 5 Bedroom | 32 | |
| Racial Mix | White | 12 |
| Black | 229 | |
| Other | 2 | |
| Family Size | 3 | |
| Number of Residents | 728 | |
| Family vs. Elderly | 220/23 | |
| Average Income | $5,576 | |
| Average Rent | $137 | |
| Breakdown of Rent | $0-100 | 124 |
| $101-200 | 78 | |
| $201-300 | 23 | |
| $301-400 | 11 | |
| $401-500 | 3 | |
| $501-600 | 4 | |
| $601-999 | 0 | |
| Flat Rent | 4 | |
| Average Flat Rent | $485 | |
Community Programs
The GHA Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is available at Claremont Courts. The FSS Program offers opportunities for residents to improve their economic future. FSS coordinates education, training and job placement programs to help residents become more economically self-sufficient. There are currently nineteen families in the FSS program and eight families have an escrow account established. Other programs include Computer Tots, Computer Explorers, After-School Tutoring and GED classes. Due to extensive renovations to the community center, these classes were relocated to another community
The Police Neighborhood Resource Center is a community-based strategy focusing on community policing by law enforcement officers, crime prevention, intervention, treatment, and neighborhood restoration.
The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs provide after-school tutorial programs during the school year and day-long programs during the summer for youths ages 6-14. Due to the extensive renovation to the Claremont Court’s community Room, this program has been temporarily relocated to another GHA community.
Resident Services provides referral for emergency assistance to residents of all communities who are in need of assistance with rent, utilities, food and transportation. A Resident Services Coordinator provides technical assistance to all Resident Councils.
Renovations to Claremont Courts from 2008 to Present
| Project Description | Year | Cost | Funding Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade Kitchens | 2008 | $591,771 | Capital Fund Bond Financing |
| Roof Repairs | 2008 | $1,207,239 | Capital Fund Bond Financing |
| Concrete Expansion Community Bldg | 2008 | $7,630 | Capital Fund FYE 2008 |
| Exterior Modernization to Claremont Court and its Community Bldg | 2009 | $5,452,483 | ARRA Funds FYE 2009 |
| Renovation of Temporary Offices due to Remodeling of Office & Comm. Bldg | 2009 | $12,683 | ARRA Funds FYE 2009 |
| Repair of sidewalk | 2009 | $7,801 | Capital Fund FYE 2008 |
| Installation of HVAC | 2010 | $1,896,672 | Capital Fund & Capital Loan Fund FYE 2009 |
| Water Conservation Retrofits (In Progress) | 2011 | $157,335 | Energy Performance Contract Loan |
| Remove and Replace Concrete Sidewalks | 2011 | $6,100 | Capital Fund FYE 2010 |
| Install Address Illuminating Lights | 2011 | $20,311 | Capital Fund FYE 2009 & 2010 |
Claremont Courts’ physical needs have been estimated to be approximately $16 million and include bathroom renovations, plumbing and electrical system upgrades, and new interior floor plans. GHA is in the process of carrying out a comprehensive landscape project and renovations to the community building and buildings’ exteriors using ARRA funds.
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