CHA dedicates South Side senior building to current longest-serving Commissioner
CHA Commissioner Dr. Mildred C. Harris stands in front of the new sign at the South Side Apartments named for her at a dedication ceremony Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
to its current longest-serving Commissioner, Dr. Mildred C. Harris.
recognized as an influential teacher, author, pastor and board member. Dr. Harris has consistently used her platform to help serve and assist
public housing residents, and particularly seniors, by contributing
thousands of dollars in scholarships over the years to CHA students and pioneering many CHA-related efforts such as the “Adopt-A-Build ing” program, establishing a food pantry and collecting thousands of canned goods for CHA seniors..
building to the best of my abilities.”
coach to so many. This is just a small way to honor her.”
and one of the most passionate people in your field. You have earned the spotlight to celebrate the moment.”
project at the Dr. Mildred Harris Apartments. That work included roof replacement, plumbing upgrades, reconfiguring the first-floor common
area, elevator repair and modernization, the installation of a key fob system, new flooring, and electrical and laundry room upgrades.
program, which provides a more stable funding source to preserve public housing units and allows CHA to leverage external funds for improvements.
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