September 2025, Volume 1 SHA Connects Newsletter
September 2025, Volume 1, Sanford Housing Authority (SHA) Connects Newsletter
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
- New Leadership Spotlights
- Announcements
- Upcoming Events
- Maintenance Reminders
- Resident Resources
- CEO Closing Statement
WE ARE MOVING!
Our office will be closed October 6-10, 2025
Effective OCTOBER 14, 2025
Linden Heights Administrative Office
504 First Street, Sanford, NC 27330
919.776.7655
[email protected]
Welcome Our New Transformational Leaders to the SHA Family
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Ms. Amanda Pruitt Ms. Pruitt is a 15-year veteran of the affordable housing industry who has served in several senior leadership roles at housing authorities in MS and LA. As the COO, she is responsible for SHA's day-to-day operations, streamlining affordable housing programs through technology, and analyzing data to support the agency's long-term sustainability. |
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Ms. Brandie Meekins Ms. Meekins is a Certified Career Coach with over 15 years of experience in nonprofit administration, behavioral health, and higher education leadership. As Resident Services Manager, she oversees self-sufficiency and aging-in-place programs and leads SHA's workforce development, education, and community engagement efforts. |
Upcoming Event - National Suicide Prevention Month
Community Candlelight Suicide Awareness Vigil | Community Support | Kids Corner
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Gilmore Terrace Community Center - 200 Church Street, Sanford, NC 27330
Don't Forget! We're Changing Air Filters
See 2025-2026 Schedule, Below:
Gilmore Terrace & Harris Court
- October 14, 2025
- December 9, 2025
- February 10, 2026
- April 14, 2026
- June 16, 2026
- August 11, 2026
Garden Street, Utley Plaza, & 226 Linden
October 16, 2025- December 11, 2025
- February 12, 2026
- April 16, 2026
- June 18, 2026
- August 13, 2026
Matthews Court, Linden Heights, & Foushee Heights
- October 22, 2025
- December 27, 2025
- February 18, 2026
- April 22, 2026
- June 24, 2026
- August 19, 2026
Noteworthy Community Resources
- The Place to Heal
Licensed Therapists who provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals seeking healing, support, rehabilitation, and growth. To Learn More:
- Call: 910.710.6095
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.theplacetooheal.com
- Project Point Five - Male Mentoring
Team members provide character development, mentoring, and confidence training workshops for at-risk males. To Learn More:
- Call: 919.807.1719
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.projectpointfive.org
Meet the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Dr. Michael C. Threatt
I'm honored to serve as the new CEO of the Sanford Housing Authority (SHA), and I'm excited to share the very first issue of our SHA Connects Newsletter with you!
SHA Connects is a new way for us to keep you informed, share helpful resources, and build a stronger connection between SHA and our residents. This newsletter is just the beginning; we're working on even more ways to stay connected.
We are currently development a brand-new website, which is scheduled to launch in mid-November. It will include a text-message alert system to help you stay updated on important news and reminders. We'll also have mobile app so you can: request work orders, apply for housing, check your spot on the waiting list, and pay your rent online.
Our presence on social media is being developed too! You'll soon be able to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter to stay updated and engaged.
We've introduced our new values to guide our leadership and staff. Our leadership team follows the values "WE CAN," and our organization stands by the values of "I CAN." These values help us stay focused on serving you with excellence, care, and innovation.
Finally, I would like to share that we have pressed the RESET button, have started to RENEW our culture, and are working to REFRAME what a housing authority of the future looks like as we travel our ROADMAP 2030 five-year strategic plan.
Thanks for being part of the SHA Community!
Warm Regards,
Dr. Michael C. Threat
CEO
A Call to Transformation and Innovation. Reset. Renew. Reframe.
- RESET Operational Realignment
- RENEW Culture, People, & Purpose
- REFRAME Strategy, Vision, and the Road Ahead: Roadmap 2030 Strategic Plan
WE CAN - Leadership Values
These values define how we lead and support one another as a team.
- W: Welcomed:
We create inclusive spaces where everyone feels seen and heard. - E: Engagement:
We are present, proactive, and committed to meaningful collaboration. - C: Caring:
We lead with empathy and compassion. - A: Accountable:
We take ownership of our actions and outcomes. - N: Nurturing:
We invest in the growth and well-being of our people.
I CAN - Organization Values
These values reflect how we operate as an organization and drive innovation.
- I: Innovate:
We embrace change and seek creative solutions. - C: Collaborate:
We work together across teams and disciplines. - A: Automate:
We streamline processes to increase efficiency and impact. - N: Navigate:
We adapt with agility and lead through uncertainty.
