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Spring is Here: Get Notified for Severe Weather

April 21, 2026| Home Page, items of interest, Resources|

Did you know you can sign up to receive emergency alerts from the city you live and/or work in? Local cities... Read More → Spring is Here: Get Notified for Severe Weather

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Supported Decision-Making: Free Virtual Training

April 21, 2026| Home Page, Training|

A free virtual training will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Learn how Supported... Read More → Supported Decision-Making: Free Virtual Training

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May 2026 Newsletter

April 20, 2026| Newsletters|

The May 2026 newsletter can be viewed or downloaded below in either Microsoft Word or .pdf format. Sign Up... Read More → May 2026 Newsletter

*NEW EPISODE* Do Words Hurt?

April 10, 2026| Home Page, Podcasts|

Do words really hurt… or does it depend on who you ask? In Episode 4 of What’s Bugging You?, we’re... Read More → *NEW EPISODE* Do Words Hurt?

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Portsmouth to Hold Public Hearings for Citizen Comments on Annual Action Plan

April 7, 2026| Housing|

The City of Portsmouth will hold public hearings on Tuesday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 28 to hear comments... Read More → Portsmouth to Hold Public Hearings for Citizen Comments on Annual Action Plan

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Norfolk Accepting Public Comment on DHCD Draft FY2027 Annual Action Plan

April 2, 2026| Housing|

The public comment period for the City of Norfolk Department of Housing and Community Development's proposed... Read More → Norfolk Accepting Public Comment on DHCD Draft FY2027 Annual Action Plan

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April 2026 Newsletter

March 30, 2026| Newsletters|

The April 2026 newsletter can be viewed or downloaded below in Microsoft Word or .pdf format. Sign Up for the... Read More → April 2026 Newsletter

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April is Fair Housing Month

March 30, 2026| Housing, Training|

On April 11, 1968, the Federal Fair Housing Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It... Read More → April is Fair Housing Month

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March 2026 Federal Benefits – Training Materials

March 19, 2026| Benefits, Resources, Training, Videos|

Jeanette Flanders, Community Work Incentive Coordinator with ECI, provided an informative training on federal... Read More → March 2026 Federal Benefits – Training Materials

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NRHA Project Based Voucher Tax Credit Program Waitlists Opening March 16 and 23

March 12, 2026| Housing|

The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) is opening the Project Based Voucher Tax Credit... Read More → NRHA Project Based Voucher Tax Credit Program Waitlists Opening March 16 and 23

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