The Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) is deeply saddened by the tragic and unacceptable incident that occurred outside Melrose Towers yesterday. The safety and well-being of our residents are of utmost importance, and we are actively cooperating with local…
The City of Roanoke has been granted state funding by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services through the Gun Violence Intervention Program Grant. This funding is intended to support the ongoing efforts of the Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission.…
ROANOKE, VA., OCTOBER 2, 2023 – The City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority is being recognized by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) and selected into the 2023 Public Housing Communities Honor Roll. This recognition is an acknowledgment of…
February has been recognized as Black History Month since 1970 following years of honoring “Negro History Week.” Each year, there is a new theme for Black History Month, and this year’s theme is “Black Health and Wellness.” A few well-known…
The Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, staff, residents, and community would like to extend their condolences to the Burruss family upon the passing of RRHA Commissioner, Gail Burruss, late last week. Commissioner Burruss provided great service to…
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and keeping our employees, customers, families, and visitors safe, ALL RRHA OFFICES WILL BE OPERATING ON AN APPOINTMENT ONLY BASIS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 14, 2022. This change will be kept until further notice. Thank…
Due to the inclement weather predicted for tomorrow morning, all RRHA offices will be opening at 10:30am tomorrow morning. Please stay tuned for more updates on delays and closures.
On Friday, about 80 Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority residents and staff got their booster vaccine and/or flu shot thanks to Michael’s Pharmacy. Residents were lined up outside the doors at Melrose Towers and Morningside Manor, some waiting half an…