Dear FSS participants and Community Members,
Goodbye Note from Su van Houwelingen – Executive Director of the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority
It is with great excitement and a little sadness that I am writing this note to all of our wonderful tenants letting you know that my last day will be June 1, 2021 as I move on to retirement, or as I like to call it repurposing myself.” For over 20 years, I have enjoyed coming to work every day knowing the mission of this agency is providing homes for all of you. I wish I could say goodbye in person, but unfortunately due this crazy pandemic we are in, it is just not possible. What am I going to do with my time, you ask. Well for starters, I am going to spend a lot more time with my family, mostly the grandchildren. Peter and I have children and grandchildren on the east coast, west coast, lower Michigan and in Neenah/Menasha. I’ll be spending more time in Door County at our trailer. I plan to also transition into some other meaningful role, whether volunteer or paid. I just can’t sit around, it is not in my nature. I will miss all you and my work family staff at the Housing Authority. I ask that you keep me in your thoughts and/or prayers as I transition into the next chapter of my life. Sincerely, Su van Houwelingen.
** Please join me in wishing Su a happy retirement. We will miss her! **
While you are waiting for warmer weather, check out these cool events in the area:
Oshkosh Habitat for Humanity will be looking to approve families for a Habitat build. A Habitat pre-application will be available on their website starting April 15, 2021 to June 15, 2021. See page 13 for more information.
Mark your calendars: FSS Connection Group Meeting on June 14, 2021 at 9 am. Oshkosh Kids Foundation will be talking about their organization and what they have planned for the near future. The zoom link will be sent closer to the meeting date. All are welcome!
Please read the rest of this newsletter HERE with educational, employment and community opportunities. I wish you and your family a very Happy and Healthy June! Let’s continue to strive to meet your goals and strengthen your self sufficiency. And as always, please let me know how I can help you by calling me at 920-424-1470 ext. 133 or emailing me at kayh@ohawcha.org. Your success is my success.
Warm Regards,
Kay Hinton
FSS Coordinator