Charlottesville PHAR

Phar is deeply engaged in the redevelopment of Public Housing in Charlottesville by developing and implementing "positive vision for resident directed redevelopment," a resident focused plan for the eventual redevelopment of Public Housing. Phar holds workshops and information sessions, educates the Public Housing community on current activities regarding redevelopment and development of Charlottesville Housing authority properties, participates on committees and in meetings with decision makers, and serves directly as a decision maker by agreement with the Housing authority and redevelopment partners. Phar seeks to realize redevelopment under resident direction which will provide a greater quality of life, a financially stable Housing authority, maximized job opportunities brought forth from redevelopment projects, and expansion of affordable Housing opportunities for the Charlottesville community.

Residents for respectful research; to assure that Public Housing Residents understand, have input to, and benefit from research conducted on/with Public Housing Residents.

The Phar internship program selects Residents of Public Housing to learn about policy, build skills, engage in community organizing and develop leadership skills to support community improvements. Interns receive training funds for up to 10 hours of work per week in the 6 month program. Graduates of the program receive certificates of completion at a commencement ceremony. The program has been running since 1999 and has graduated over 84 Residents to date.

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