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John Hoyt Named to Board of Trustees of National Housing Organization

Concord Housing + Redevelopment Executive Director to Represent the Granite State
John Hoyt, Executive Director of Concord Housing + Redevelopment (CH+R) has been named to the Board of Trustees of the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA) out of Washington, DC. Hoyt will serve a three year term on the board. In his role, Hoyt will represent the national interests of the PHADA’s members – which include close to 2,000 member housing agencies representing 1.9 million low-income housing units across the United States.

CH+R receives funding for Foster Youth to Independence program

Concord Housing + Redevelopment (CH+R) has secured federal funds for the new Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative. CH+R received $7,080 for the program that will assist young adults who are transitioning out of foster care.The funds were released by the United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regional administrator so that CH+R can get working on the new program. New Hampshire is the first state in New England to have the money to put the program into action.

Tom Buckman Joins the Team at CH+R

John Hoyt, Executive Director of Concord Housing + Redevelopment (CH+R) is pleased to announce that Tom Buckman has joined the
organization as head of the Special Projects group. Buckman has more than thirty years of experience in residential construction, project development and project management.

CH+R Board of Commissioners Elects New Chairperson

John Hoyt, Executive Director of Concord Housing + Redevelopment (CH+R) is pleased to announce that Jackie Whatmough has been elected as the organization’s new Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners.

Celebrating a Career that has Shaped Our Housing Landscape

Craig Dunning retires after setting a new standard for innovation in construction management at Concord Housing + Redevelopment.
As Concord Housing+ Redevelopment’s lead for special projects, Craig has left his mark on the housing landscape

CH+R Completes Sale of Two City Properties

74 Rumford Street: Located in the southern end of the city, 74 Rumford Street was a distressed property the organization purchased three years ago for the express purpose of breathing new life into the aging structure.

CH+R Teams Up with Girl Scouts to Provide Opportunities for Underprivileged Youth

Concord Housing + Redevelopment (CH+R), is pleased to announce a partnership with Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains (GSGWM). The collaboration will ensure that girls from underserved areas have the opportunity to participate in the life-changing experiences that Girl Scouting has to offer.

CH+R Completes Work on 1-12 South State Street

Renovations included a new roof and all new vinyl windows, a new gas furnace, hot water heater, insulation, plumbing, and electrical to bring the property up to code.

CH+R Completes Work on 4 Wall Street.

Comprehensive renovations, including a new roof, all new vinyl windows and siding were recently completed by our staff and local contractors.

CH+R Announces Board of Commissioners

Concord Housing + Redevelopment (CH+R) Executive Director John Hoyt is pleased to announce the 2018-2019 CH+R Board of Commissioner appointments. Long-standing Commissioner, Jerry Madden has been reelected Chairman, and Jackie Whatmough was elected Vice Chairman.