SMHA Resident Programs in Mutual Housing Communities

Property Provider Type Description Location Frequency
All Sites Mutual Housing Staff, consultant, and resident leaders providing training Leadership Development Resident Council Member Trainings - learn how to work in a group decision making body, how to build community, how to have effective meetings, how to identify community needs and create plans. On site in the Community Centers Annually at every property after Resident Council elections and on-going training and support.
  Mutual Housing staff training; resident leaders Leadership Development Resident Selection - Trains residents to interview and select applicants to mutual housing. Teaches fair housing law. On site in the Community Centers Continually, as units turn over.
  Mutual Housing Staff Financial Education, Economic Development Financial Fitness Training Series provided in Hmong, Spanish, English and Russian. Teaches budgeting, credit management, cash management, creating and maintaining banking relationships, being a smart consumer, and savings. On site in the Community Centers On-going groups all year long.
  Mutual Housing Staff Economic Development, Asset Building Individual Development Account (IDA) Program: Participants receive financial education and must start on a savings plan. Savings are matched by donated funds $2 for every $1 saved. Funds can be used for purchase of a home, starting a business, or post-secondary education. On site in the Community Centers On-going groups all year long.
  Mutual Housing staff training; resident led Safety and Leadership Development Community Watch - Residents patrol the community in pairs to discourage and document criminal activity. Encourages getting to know your neighbors. On site in the Community Center Most Evenings
  Mutual Housing organizers provide training and support to resident editors and writers Communication and community building Community Newsletter - Residents learn writing, editing, and publishing. On site in the Community Center Computer Lab. Bi-monthly
  Training and support to residents through Mutual Housing resident organizers and community building consultant Communication Skills/Leadership Development Resident Council and Committee Meetings - Residents learn how to participate in group discussion, learn group problem solving skills, and become comfortable in a public meeting. On site in the Community Center Monthly
  Mutual Housing staff provide training to resident program leaders Youth recreation activity After School and Summer Activities - Residents plan and supervise activities for school-aged children. On site with occasional outings. 1 - 3 times/week depending on the site and season.
  Mutual Housing staff provide training and coordination to trainers. Computer Literacy / Peer Training Computer labs: Peer training in basic PC skills. All properties have community computers for resident use. On site in the Community Center By appointment with peer trainer.
  Resident Leaders and Mutual Housing staff and community building consultant Leadership Development and community building Leadership Institute: Annual all day training that brings resident leaders from all mutual housing communities together to discuss common issues, share solutions and develop new skills. Off site in a community church or school. Annually
  Sacramento Valley Organizing Community and Mutual Housing organizers Relationship Building and Organizing Community Organizing: Residents receive training and assistance in building relationships with other residents and with members of a broad based coalition to build power and bring resources to their communities. On-site and at coalition member churches and organizations, and for rallies and actions at city hall, convention centers and other institutions. On-going
  Community Building Consultant David Hunt Community Building, Leadership Development Village Training: Residents receive training in community building techniques...using story, ritual, and celebration to create positive community experience. On site. Periodic trainings by consultant and on-going mentoring by resident organizers.
  Mutual Housing staff provide training to resident trainers Employment search Internet Job Search: Peer training in how to use the internet to find employment opportunities. On site in the Community Center Computer Lab. By appointment with peer trainer.
Evergreen Estates additions Mutual Housing Residents (with Mutual Housing Staff providing support and training) Youth Recreation Activity Movie Night - resident selected and supervised showings of movies on weekend evenings. On site in the Community Center Computer Lab. Monthly
  Girl Scouts provide training to parent leaders Youth Leadership Development Through Girl Scouting, girls and parents participate in leadership activities, public service, health education, outings to public events. On site in the Community Center Weekly
Norwood Estates and Annex additions Mutual Housing Residents (with Mutual Housing Staff providing support and training) Youth Recreation Activity Movie Night - resident selected and supervised showings of movies on weekend evenings. On site in the Community Center Monthly
  Mutual Housing Resident Youth (as guided by the Mutual Housing Youth Organizer) Youth Leadership Development Youth Council - a parallel resident council formed by the youth of the community. On site in the Community Center Bi-weekly
  Parent led Youth Cultural/Music Hmong Dancing: Boys traditional Hmong Dance and costume. On-site as well as performances at community events.  
  Mutual Housing Resident Youth (as guided by the SMHA Youth Organizer) Parenting and Youth Development Youth Advisory Committee - a committee of the Resident Council that oversees and recommends improvements for youth/adult interaction in the community. On site in the Community Center Bi-weekly
  Mutual Housing Youth Organizer provides coordination Youth Recreation Activity The Birthday Club - celebrate youth birthdays in this peer planned event. On site in the Community Center Bi-monthly
  Girl Scouts Youth Leadership Development Through Girl Scouting, girls and parents participate in leadership activities, public service, health education, outings to public events. On site in the Community Center Weekly
River Garden Estates Mutual Housing Residents (with Mutual Housing Staff providing support and training) Youth Recreation Activity Movie Night - resident selected and supervised showings of movies on weekend evenings. Multi-cultural emphasis. On site in the Community Center Monthly
  Mutual Housing organizer and parents Youth Cultural/music Multi-cultural youth chorus on-site; performs also at community events. Weekly.
  America Connect Consortium Youth Economic Development Biz Tech: Internet-based entrepreneurship training for youth. On-site in the Computer Learning Center Twice weekly.
  Grant High School District Adult Education / ESL English-as-a-Second Language and Citizenship for non-English speaking residents. On site in the Community Center Four classes weekly during the school year (Sep - Jun)
  Grant Unified School District Adult Education/Computer Basic computer classes, with a focus on Windows-based programs. On site in the Computer Learning Center Two classes daily during the school year.
  Sacramento County Office of Education Youth Education/ Computer Basic computer classes offered to school age children. Peer teaching is encouraged. Includes training in word processing, data base, spread sheet, and graphics programs. On site in theComputer Learning Center Four classes a week.
  Resident Youth and Mutual Housing youth organizer Youth Leadership Development Youth Council - a parallel resident council formed by the youth of the community. Leadership training on site and in outside trainings. Develops community volunteer activities for youth. On site in the Community Center Bi-weekly
River Garden Estates, continued City of Sacramento Parks and Recreation Youth Recreation/Cultural Kids Venture Kamp: for 6-12 years old River Garden residents and neighboring children. Supervised recreation in the park and arts and crafts, talent showcase, and other recreation. On-site in the Community Center and in Ninos Park. Daily 10am-3pm
  Residents Gardening, nutrition, and community building Community Garden: Resident planting and care of vegetables, fruit and flowers on over three acres, overseen by resident gardening committee. On utility easement adjacent to the property. Daily
  Residents and Mutual Housing youth organizer Parenting and Youth Leadership Development Youth Advisory Committee - a committee of the Resident Council that plans activities to encourage youth/adult interaction in the community. On site in the Community Center Bi-weekly
  Residents and Mutual Housing youth organizer Youth Recreation Activities Peer Planned Events - the birthday club, teen movie night, outings, other social events. On site in the Community Center Weekly M/W/F and every third Thursday of the month.
  Boy Scouts of America Youth Development and Education Learning for Life - Co-ed youth program provides life skills discussions and recreational opportunities. On site in the Community Center Once a week.
  The Health and Education Council Youth Nutrition Education 5-a-day Power play - educate youth about the benefits of a healthy diet, with a focus on fruits and vegetables, peer reinforcement of healthy eating habits. On site in the Community Center Weekly (Tuesday)
  USDA and Sacramento City Unified School District Youth Nutrition Free Summer Lunch Program - free lunches for neighborhood children during the summer months served by resident adults. On site in the Community Center Daily in the summer.
  Mutual Housing Youth Organizer Youth Employment Summer Employment Workshops and peer support. On site in the Community Center Seasonally (Spring)
  Resident Volunteers Cultural/Music Slavic Chorus: adults and youth songs and prose performances. This River Garden Estates Resident group performs at community events. Whenever requested.
  Mutual Housing Youth Organizer Youth Educational Development College Awareness and Preparation workshops and peer support, parental involvement. On site in the Community Center and off-site outings. Seasonally (Fall)
Foothill Plaza I additions The USDA, Sacramento City Unified School District, and Mutual Housing Residents Youth Nutrition Free Summer Lunch Program - free lunches for neighborhood children during the summer months, served by resident adults. On site in the Community Center Daily in the summer.
  San Juan Unified School District Youth Educational Development Homework Club - School district provides a professional teacher to supervise. Teaches school-age children study habits, encourages peer support and parental involvement. On site in the Community Center Weekly
  World Vision Adult Education / ESL English-as-a-SecondLanguage and Citizenship classes for non-English speaking residents. On site in the Community Center Weekly
Greenway Village additions The USDA, Sacramento City Unified School District, and Mutual Housing Residents Youth Nutrition Free Summer Lunch Program - free lunches for neighborhood children during the summer month, served by adult residents.. On site in the Community Center Daily in the summer.
  Residents Gardening Community Garden: Resident planting and care of vegetables and herbs. On site in small plot sufficient for several families to have small garden. Daily
  Lutheran Social Services and Travelers Aide provide professional social workers and childcare workers Case Management, Counseling and Referrals Family Support Program: Residents receive comprehensive assessments, case management, mentoring, counseling and community workshops in family communication skills, individual growth, parenting, health care issues, financial education, job seeking and job retention, and referrals and referral follow-up for professional mental health treatment and substance abuse treatment. In resident homes and in community center Daily
  Travelers Aide and Mutual Housing staff Homeless Transition Services Families In Transition Program: Formerly homeless families are pre-screened and accepted into Greenway Village from homeless transitional housing programs with professional support and follow-up and peer support, as well as monthly rental payment assistance. Families come from Travelers Aide and other transitional homeless programs and are provided on-site support once housed in Greenway Village. Daily
  Parent led Youth Cultural/Music Baby Angels: Traditional Hmong Dance and costume and contemporary hip hop dance On-site as well as performances at community events. Weekly practices
Los Robles additions The USDA, Sacramento City Unified School District, and Mutual Housing Residents Youth Nutrition Free Summer Lunch Program - free lunches for children during the summer months. On site in the Community Center Daily in the summer.
  Parent and youth led Youth Cultural/Music Los Robles Steppers drill team: Youth learn to work together, develop better coordination skills, and receive community appreciation. On-site practice and performances; performs at outside community events. Practices held approx. twice weekly after school.
Glen Ellen additions The USDA, Sacramento City Unified School District, and Mutual Housing Residents Youth Nutrition Free Summer Lunch Program - free lunches for children during the summer months served by resident parents. On site in the Community Center Daily in the summer.