HACA HELPS PAY COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR MANY HOUSING AUTHORITY RESIDENTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) July 5, 2005 -- The Housing Authority of the City of Austin and the Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation will host the Fifth Annual Resident Academic Scholarship Awards Ceremony Thursday to honor HACA student residents who have been selected to receive scholarships to further their education.

"These residents are taking strides to better their chances of a brighter future,� James Hargrove, HACA CEO and president, said. �They are determined to create opportunities for themselves where many times no opportunities exist, and we are determined to assist them.�

Created in 2000, the scholarship program is meant to encourage people living in public or assisted housing to increase their potential and better their circumstances through education.

This year, HACA is distributing $50,000 in scholarships to a total of 27 students of all ages and backgrounds. Applicants need only be a resident of the housing authority and desire the opportunity to attend college in order to apply for this scholarship.

Hargrove and Mayor Will Wynn will open the ceremony and address the students before awarding the scholarships.

WHEN: Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Booker T. Washington Terraces, located at 905 Bedford St. in East Austin