1. A Successful Resident Council
TCAC
Ebony Johnson

2. Role of RC
The role of the RC is to improve the quality of life and resident satisfaction and to participate in self-help initiatives that enable residents to create a positive living environment for families living in public housing.

3. Pop Quiz ___ Health Fair ___ Casino Trip
___ 3 course meal at Resident Community Meeting
___ Training that leads to self-sufficiency
___ Gas in your car
___ Tickets for RC to see Beyonce

5. Have a Vision, Goals, and Turn to Reality
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time Framed

6. Productive Community Organizing
Support of the Community
Be “PRESENT”
Communicate
Saturation: Flyers, Newsletters, Meetings, Door Knocking

8. Supportive Relationship between the HA’ and the RC
Strong RC has a supportive relationship with the HA.
May not always be in agreement.
HA should be receptive of resident interests.
RCs may need the assistance of the HAs to help learn the administrative ropes.
HA need the RC to act as a liaison.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON
WITH THE MANAGEMENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

9. Strong Leadership
Willing to take the time to learn the needs of the community.
Willing to take the responsibility of a RC.
Work through differences of the council.
Not afraid to bring new people and ideas.
Social Media
EMPOWER!!!!

10. Empowerment
Community Empowerment- The process of enabling communities to increase control over their lives.
Examples of community empowerment events:
Voter Registration drive
Parenting Programs
Fire safety education
Tutoring programs
Job clubs

11. Partnerships, Resources, Networking
An effective leader has to network….
Colleges & Universities
Local businesses
Faith based organizations
Food Banks
Salvation Army
GoodWill

12. Cont…. Start networking before you need it Have a plan
Forget about your personal agenda
NEVER dismiss anyone as unimportant
Figure out how you can be useful
FOLLOW UP and FOLLOW THROUGH!!