UMOJA VILLAGE UPDATE, because YOU are UMOJA!

1. EMPLOYMENT: The FAA will be hiring Air Traffic Controllers soon. Applications open June 24-27  www.faa.gov/be-atc. Salary range between $103-164K. Paid training and school.

2. GRIEF SUPPORT: Children 6-18 years old are welcome to attend a free 8-week grief support group (not therapy) entitled "Tia's Corner," founded by our own Ms. Shirley Norman.  The support group is for children dealing with grief or experiencing a crisis from loss.  Sessions are every Saturday through August 13th, 11:30 AM-1 PM, Friedman Branch Library, 1447 Jackson Road, Augusta.  To register, call 706-284-2124.

3. HOUSING: The Augusta Housing Authority announces applications being accepted for conventional public housing for three, four, and five-bedroom housing. This waitlist is open indefinitely or until further notice.  Apps are also accepted for the Project-Base Voucher program for one and two bedrooms at The Legacy at Walton Oaks, for seniors 55 and older.  This waitlist is open until Dec. 30, 2022. Submit preliminary online applications for either program on www.augustapha.org or call 706-312-3173 if you need assistance.

4. UMOJA VILLAGE SUNDAY: As a reminder, this coming Sunday is Umoja Village Sunday at Greater Faith Fellowship, 10:30 AM, 905 East Pine Log Road in Aiken where the pastors are Bishop Olen Jessie and Pastor Gladiola Jessie. Donations received for Umoja Village are matched by GFF.  You are welcome to attend.