I would like to take a moment to thank you for your collaboration and for all you do to assist the most vulnerable among us. It was truly my greatest honor and privilege to serve in this capacity. I certainly hope our paths with cross again.

Swore in Navy veteran Deidre Walker on my last day. She joins the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in Chicago. Regional FHEO Director Lon Meltesen and my deputy Jim Cunningham joined me in welcoming Deidre on her first day.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of the great figures of American history. He was a bold and fearless leader in America’s Civil Rights Movement, and he was a courageous champion of inalienable rights for all Americans. #MLKDay2021

Thank you @MayorOfMKE Tom Barrett, @theCHAtweets Tracey Scott, @NCRCNAHRO/@FortWayneHA George Guy, Detroit Housing’s Sandra Henriquez, Affordable Hsng Task Force Chair @BrianBernardoni & community leaders who offered kind words as I start a new chapter. Honored to serve @HUDgov.

I am so grateful to the Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinators that helped me set goals and helped me determine the steps I needed to take to become financially secure." Read Lisa's story ➡️ https://t.co/2QXE4K2cTG. #HumansofHUD

Today we're making $150 million in grants available to support the development of new affordable multifamily rental housing along with ongoing project rental assistance for low-income seniors. Find out more: https://t.co/rwWE1gp6gN

The Region V 2020 HUD Annual Report is out. Read about the $8.3 billion @HUDgov investments across the region and our accomplishments. We look forward to collectively furthering our work with our stakeholders to empower and uplift those we serve. https://t.co/J15JpVCMtF

Congrats to Minnesota Housing Partnership Executive Director Anne Mavity & team on the $2.4 million Rural Capacity Building for Affordable Housing & Community Development grant. MHP will deliver technical assistance & capacity-building initiatives. https://t.co/m82Vfe6kNl

Designated New Albany Housing Authority as the 3rd #EnVisionCenter in Indiana. Congrats NAHA Exec. Dir. David Duggins & Board Chair Dr. Irving Joshua. Field Office Dir. Kimberly Wize joined me. NAHA provides adult & youth services via educational opportunities, mentoring & more.

Thank you @JoeGalvanHUD! With the funding from the Family Self-Sufficiency award, we'll be able to connect Michiganders with the opportunities and resources they need to achieve economic independence.

My team congratulated CEO Greg Johnson @cintimha on the $365K Family Self-Sufficiency award to help families move up the ladder of economic opportunity. Let’s keep connecting families to jobs and educational opportunities to help them become a success. https://t.co/2C2ZIlJQE5

A pleasure to congratulate Acting Executive Director Gary Heidel @MSHDA & team on the $1.1 million Family Self-Sufficiency award to support education & employment for residents. Looking forward to continuing to help residents achieve economic independence. https://t.co/2C2ZIlsfMx

Congratulated Detroit Housing Commission CEO Sandra Henriquez on the $307K Family Self-Sufficiency award to economically empower residents. Detroit Field Office Director Mike Polsinelli and Deputy Regional Administrator Jim Cunningham joined me. https://t.co/2C2ZIlsfMx

Kudos CEO Tracey Scott, Mary Howard, Ebony Campbell & team at the Chicago Housing Authority on the $904K Family Self-Sufficiency award to support education and employment for residents. @theCHAtweets has exciting plans for increased engagement. https://t.co/2C2ZIlsfMx

Great call with President and CEO Joaquin Cintrón Vega and @LucasHousing team to congratulate them on the $263K Family Self -Sufficiency award to uplift their residents. Thanks to Vonzelle for sharing her success story as a program graduate. https://t.co/2C2ZIlJQE5

Congrats Executive Director Brian Gage and Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority team on the nearly $350K Family Self -Sufficiency award to help families find jobs and increase their earned income. My team joined me to deliver the great news. https://t.co/2C2ZIlsfMx

Deputy Regional Administrator Jim Cunningham swore in Michaela Washington to Chicago’s Office of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity. Michaela recently served in Kosovo with @PeaceCorps. Gordon Patterson & John Meade in FHEO welcomed her on Regional Director Lon Meltesen's behalf.

HUD Midwest looks forward to continuing to serve those in our six-state region in 2021. Wishing you and yours a safe and healthy new year.

Violet gives “God all the glory” as a first time homeowner at age 83. The City of Greensboro’s Downpayment assistance program helped her achieve her dreams of having a home for her grandchildren to visit. Welcome home, Violet! #HomefortheHolidays https://t.co/DZflq1pu5F

CHA CEO Tracey Scott joined Mayor Lori Lightfoot in September for the grand opening of the Montclare Senior Residents of Calumet Heights. The 134-unit, seven- story new construction provides mixed-income housing for independent seniors on the City’s South Side. #YearInReview2020