Resident Programs

The Housing Authority operates a variety of resident programs in partnership with City and County agencies, corporate foundations, fraternal service organizations, service providers, property owners, and volunteers. Programs are funded through contributions from each property as well as grants. This allows our residents to participate in on-site activities free of charge.

SMARTS (Students Motivated and Ready to Succeed)  Youth Program

After school programs are located at seven multi-family housing communities in San Jose. Partially funded by the City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, Union Bank of California Foundation and each property.  Children and youth between the ages of 6-16 participate in recreation, service learning, health education, and other youth development activities every week. They also receive assistance with their homework and have access to computers and the Internet four days a week.

Summer programming is available at several multi-family complexes with activities including service learning, leadership development and recreation. 

Parenting From The Heart is a series of workshops and meetings held at Poco Way Apartments every week throughout the year. The sessions are facilitated by Health Realization practitioners with the Department of Alcohol and Drug Services of the Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System. Sessions are conducted separately in four different languages to accommodate the various ethnic populations that make up the majority of residents at Poco Way. Participants gain an understanding of the impact that their state of mind, thought and inner wisdom have on every day decision-making and problem-solving tasks. Family dynamics, interpersonal communication, and community involvement are the main focus areas of learning.

Computer Clubs are located at ten Senior housing communities, including 4 public housing sites throughout Santa Clara County. Club members are residents who participate in computer learning activities and meet monthly to share and disseminate information on a variety of technology/Internet-related topics. Each club operates under a standard set of guidelines, collects dues, and maintains its own inventory of supplies and software. They work closely with community volunteers who teach computer skills, mentor the club leaders, and conduct on-site workshops. Each year a Computer Club Social is hosted by one of the clubs and provides an opportunity for members from all the sites to gather together to share experiences, disseminate information, celebrate accomplishments, exhibit projects, and have a good time. The computers are maintained by a public housing resident who receives a part-time salary.

Seasonal Events sponsored by San Jose Downtown Rotary Plaza Committee:

Huff Gardens Family Fun Day in Summer and Holiday Social in December

Morrone Gardens Summer BBQ and Holiday Gala for Seniors.