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Mashpee in various ways. Along with The 38 Project based family and elderly units funded <br /> Community Builders we submitted an application for via the Department of Housing and Community <br /> funding to HUD for the development of our new Development (DHCD) under the Massachusetts <br /> affordable housing for the elderly on our Asher's Rental Assistance Program (MRVP) project based <br /> path/Falmouth Road property. program located at TCB Mashpee Village. <br /> The Authority continues to explore the possibil- One Alternative Housing Voucher Program units <br /> ity of further development of family housing on our (AHVP) funded via the Department of <br /> property located at 570 Old Barnstable Road (Breezy <br /> Acres). Housing and Community Development(DHCD) <br /> to assist non-elderly disabled individuals. <br /> Our non-profit corporation, the Mashpee <br /> Affordable Housing Trust was busy fund-raising and 24 Elderly/disabled units funded under the State <br /> working on receiving a transfer of land from the town. 667 Program located at the Frank J. Homeyer Village, <br /> 7 Job's Fishing Road. This development includes two <br /> Resident Services: barrier free units. <br /> Several services and recreational activities are Six State Family three bedroom units funded <br /> offered to our residents: under the State 705 Program,Breezy Acres at 570 Old <br /> A monthly newsletter is provided; Bingo is Barnstable Road. This development includes one <br /> offered at least twice a month; Blood pressure clinics three-bedroom barrier free unit. <br /> are held once a month; there is annual Ice Cream 28 Scattered site family and elderly units funded <br /> Social; pot luck dinners; afternoon teas; an annual via the Federal Section 8 Program. <br /> Barbecue/Cook-out, in conjunction with the Town of <br /> ii <br /> Mashpee's annual Fireworks display; and an annual Objectives for the Coming Year: <br /> Holiday Party. <br /> • Remain active in the development of affordable <br /> The Housing Authority maintains a small library housing in the town of Mashpee. j <br /> for resident use. We were grateful to receive donations <br /> of books from the Friends of the Mashpee Public Continue to explore the further development of <br /> Library. 570 Old Barnstable Road (Breezy Acres). <br /> Community Involvement: Remain active in all community organizations, <br /> The Mashpee Housing Authority Executive boards, and coalitions. <br /> Director remains active in community, State and Continue to supply resident services, a resident <br /> Federal housing groups: Mrs.Botsford is a member of newsletter, and recreational activities. <br /> the Board for the Southeastern Massachusetts <br /> Executive Directors Association; Vice-Chairperson for In keeping with its tradition, the Mashpee <br /> the Upper Cape Domestic Violence Coalition; a mem- Housing Authority will continue to work to achieve a <br /> ber of the Mashpee Human Service Council; a mem- balance of housing policies,programs and resources to <br /> ber of the Mashpee Candlelight Vigil sub-committee; serve its community. We hope to be prepared for the <br /> a member of the Council on Aging Board; a member future and have confidence in the ability of the Town <br /> Of the National Association of Housing & of Mashpee to assist in providing affordable housing <br /> Redevelopment Officials; a member of the board for <br /> opportunities for our residents. Quality, economy and <br /> the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition; a <br /> member of the Small Housing Authority Directors efficiency will be the guiding principles. <br /> Organization; a member of the Cape Housing Officials Further the mission and activities of the Mashpee <br /> f <br /> Organization; a member of the Mashpee <br /> Chamber of <br /> Affordable Housing <br /> Tr <br /> us <br /> t. <br /> Commerce; <br /> and a member of the Section 8 <br /> Administrations Association. Gratitude: <br /> The Mashpee Housing Authority wishes to express its <br /> Current Housing Programs• gratitude and thanks to the Board of Selectmen, Fire <br /> 17 Scattered site family and elderly units fundedDepartment, Police Department, Highway <br /> f via the Department of Housing and Community Department, Council on Aging, and Mashpee Human <br /> Development (DHCD) under the Massachusetts <br /> Services for all of their support and cooperation during <br /> Rental Assistance Program (MRVP). <br /> this past year. <br /> 113 <br />