This translates into an improved quality of life. The Resident Initiatives staff helps mobilize residents and schedule organizational meetings. Once established, the local associations receive funding by complying with HUD guidelines relative to elections, recalls, and treasury expenditures. Staff helps associations interpret and comply with these guidelines.
Associations organize activities, host social events, and are involved in community affairs.
The Knoxville Tenant Council was chartered in 1978, creating a formal channel of communication between KCDC and public housing residents. Representatives from each resident association are elected by their peers to serve as KTC representatives. KCDC's executive staff and the KTC membership meet regularly to address resident issues and concerns. KCDC relies upon the KTC for input on grant applications and program design. Resident Initiatives staff provides technical assistance to the KTC in a variety of ways.