Charlottesville Public Housing Association of Residents PHAR

Charlottesville Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR) is a non-profit organization based in Charlottesville, Virginia. With a small team of five employees, PHAR is dedicated to empowering low-income residents in the community. PHAR provides a range of services aimed at improving the lives of residents in public housing. The organization acts as the official representative of residents in dealings with the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA), advocating for their needs and interests. PHAR also focuses on community organizing to drive policy changes that benefit residents, and offers an internship program to develop local leadership and economic empowerment. Additionally, PHAR provides direct assistance to residents facing challenges with CRHA, including grievances and reasonable accommodation requests. A key aspect of PHAR's mission is full engagement in the redevelopment process. They support the Resident's Bill of Rights for Redevelopment and actively work to develop and implement a Positive Vision for Resident Directed Redevelopment. To learn more about PHAR and their work, visit their website at pharcville.org.