The Home That Built Me: Joy’s Story
The Home That Built Me: Joy’s Story When you’re six years old, everything in the world seems big. But for six-year-old Joy Sebastian, even she knew that the apartment she shared with her parents and brother in Hazard’s projects was small. Too small, in fact, for a whole family. “It was so small that we […]
Gaining Independence Through Homeownership: Morgan’s Story
Gaining Independence Through Homeownership: Morgan’s Story “I had seen HDA homes in Stinnett, where I live, and wondered how I could get one!” – Morgan Rice At just 25 years old, Morgan Rice was determined to stand on her own two feet, maintain a job in East Kentucky, and stay close to home. She had […]
Serving Those Who Serve: JJ Montgomery’s Story
Serving Those Who Serve: JJ Montgomery’s Story JJ Montgomery is a proud native of his hometown of Hazard, Kentucky. Hazard is located in the heart of Central Appalachia, a region that has faced economic adversity for decades, largely due to the waning coal industry. It’s an area plagued with a lack of career diversity, dependence on a mono-economy, and a broken […]
Hope Rises: David Partin’s Story
Hope Rises: David’s Story Hope Building is HDA’s paid, on-the-job training program for men and women in recovery. David’s story provides an intimate view of the trainee experience. After completing his training, David went on to secure full-time employment in Knott County. After successfully completing the first phase of his recovery program at Hickory Hill […]
HDA’s McReynolds Named Health Champion
HDA’s McReynolds Recognized as Health Champion Organization Receives Grant Award With Prize McReynolds holds the Health Champions trophy. HAZARD, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2020) – Scott McReynolds, the Executive Director of the Housing Development Alliance (HDA), was honored Wed., Oct. 28 at the inaugural Community Health Champions Awards, hosted by WellCare Health Plans of Kentucky. This […]
HDA Ready to Build Homes at Allais
HDA Ready to Build Homes at Allais New Subdivision Named After Writer Gurney Norman HAZARD, Ky. – As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on and 2020 draws to a close, the importance of home is still on the minds of people across the region and the nation. In Hazard, the Housing Development Alliance (HDA), a nonprofit […]
The Power of Housing: The Baker Family
The Power of Housing: The Baker Family The Bakers on the front porch of their new home Low-income families, like the Bakers, have been hardest hit by many of the challenges we’re facing now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These families are the ones most likely to lose their jobs and possibly even their homes. […]
A Home Of Their Own: The Spencers
A Home of Their Own: The Spencers “Jack’s mother used to have a home over there. I used to love the view, sitting on her porch. It was just beautiful.” – Sherry Spencer For the last 14 years, Jack and Sherry Spencer lived in a home given to them by family members. A modest home, […]
