As the President and CEO of the St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA), I'm pleased to share with you some updates and news in our Summer Newsletter.

Our priority continues to be ensuring you have safe, comfortable, and affordable housing, as well as providing services that can enhance your quality of life.

We deeply value your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve your experience as an SPHA resident. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have questions or suggestions: Communications@stpeteha.org

Together, we are building a stronger, more connected community, and I thank you for being a part of it.

On May 28th, SPHA hosted a Hurricane Preparedness Presentation at The Legacy at Jordan Park, where residents received valuable tips on how to be hurricane ready.

On April 30th, SPHA celebrated Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program participant Shanieh Brown, who became one of the ten new homeowners at the brand-new Shell Dash Townhomes.

SPHA is partnering with St. Petersburg College (SPC) to implement youth mentorship programming and activities for Jordan Park youth. On April 22nd, SPC hosted a STEM presentation for Jordan Park youth at the St. Petersburg College Midtown Center.

On April 17th, SPHA organized a fun Family Night at Disston Place Apartments. The evening started with a fantastic yoga session led by Alexis from ArtsyAsana.

On March 26th, SPHA organized a joyful gathering at Sunset Oaks Apartments, where senior residents enjoyed an uplifting Paint & Sip (non-alcoholic) event hosted by Devoted Health.

Proper Dispose of Grease

The proper way to dispose of grease is to throw it in the trash in a sealed container. You should never pour grease down the drain, as it can cause clogs and damage plumbing.

Steps for disposing of grease:

1. Let the grease cool and solidify.
2. Pour the grease into a sealable container, such as a glass jar, milk carton, or empty coffee can.
3. Label the container "Cooking Oil—Not for Recycling".
4. Throw the container in the trash.