3 In May 2017, I had the privilege of joining THA as the new CEO/President. As I crossed the threshold of this great organization, I carried with me a vision for the future of THA and a strong sense of both commitment and gratitude for the shoulders that I found myself standing upon. Daily, I strive to take THA to its next level, and fortunately for me, this is not an effort I am tasked with performing alone. My excellent staff, Board of Commissioner members, and city officials work alongside me to ensure that THA remains effective in its service to Tulsa’s most valuable commodity – its citizens.  In 2017, the THA adopted a new Strategic Plan. With the help of our Board, partners, community leaders and residents, we created six strategic goals that will serve as our roadmap over the next few years. You will see examples of us turning these strategic goals into action throughout this report. Further, THA positioned itself to act upon the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program Portfolio Award. This award will allow THA to re-develop all of its housing sites using tax credit equity and public-private partnerships. THA will receive our first seven CHAPS in 2018, with closings and conversions set for 2019. For 50 years, THA has opened its doors to the people of Tulsa and helped ease the suffering that often accompanies poverty by providing affordable housing, social services, and a basic foundation for self-sufficiency. During the last 50 years, THA has evolved into an organization that today serves almost 20,000 individuals in the Tulsa area. This did not happen in a vacuum; it took the collective efforts of each of us working together to get THA to where it is today, and it will take this same level of commitment to keep us ascending towards greatness in the days ahead.  THA would like to thank its partners in city government as well as THA’s resident leadership for their support. In addition, we acknowledge the dedication of THA’s staff. THA’s staff has played a major role in the agency’s ability to accomplish its operational objectives. Finally, many thanks to the Board for its effective leadership and dedication over the last year. Thank you for your support. Aaron Darden President/CEO Rick Neal Chair Jim Taylor Vice Chair Sheila Jackson-Johnson Commissioner Debra “DJ” Morrow Commissioner Daily, I strive to take THA to its next level, and fortunately for me, this is not an effort I’m tasked with performing alone. – AARON DARDEN H o u sing Autho r i t y o f t h e City of T U L S A 2 ON THE COVER Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. – HENRY FORD Read Walter Smith’s story on page 11. THA Today, THA communities provide housing to nearly 20,000 individuals, which includes 9,000 children, 1,300 elderly and 3,600 disabled persons. In the Assisted Housing Program, more than 10,000 of Tulsa’s disadvantaged are served. The THA Board and staff continues to work diligently to accomplish the organization’s goals while remaining a high performing housing agency – a designation bestowed on THA by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). THA’s Departments Executive Office The Executive Office is responsible for the overall operations and performance of THA. The Executive Office is comprised of the President/Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. Construction Services To keep THA’s properties in safe, decent and sanitary conditions, the Construction Services department contracts for all modernization work and administers annual contracts for routine and non-routine maintenance needs. Social Services THA recognizes that the provision of housing is only part of the need facing low and very low income families who strive to become more self-sufficient. Community Relations staff are present at all housing communities and offer a multitude of assistance ranging from fun activities to employment assistance. Finance and Administration The Finance and Administration Department is led by the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, who is responsible for overseeing all budgets, funding requests and draw downs, as well as supervising the accounting staff. Human Resources The Human Resources Department is responsible for recruiting, hiring and maintaining adequate staff to perform THA’s tasks. These efforts include participating in job fairs, internal training opportunities and maintaining THA’s benefits and wellness plans. Information Technology The Information Technology Department is responsible for the administration of THA’s network infrastructure, including wide area network communications to THA’s apartment communities. The IT Department delivers services in alignment with client requirements, in part by creating and maintaining software applications for use by THA staff. Security The Security Department provides security at all family and elderly communities. Security personnel also monitor the Drug Hotline which takes anonymous reports of suspected drug use or drug sales in THA communities. Community Development The Community Development Department is primarily responsible for all major capital improvement projects and all new development projects which include property acquisition, pre- development, due diligence, financing and development management with the ultimate goal of passing each new endeavor over to our in-house Construction Services Department or a contractor. Our greatest endeavor is to insure quality housing into the 21st century. Rental Assistance The Rental Assistance Department (formerly known as Section 8) is responsible for families receiving rental assistance where they can select housing of their choice, provided the owner of the unit is willing to accept the family under the Voucher Program guidelines. The Voucher Program enables families to move from state to state and maintain their rental assistance. Affordable Housing THA provides housing for low and very low income residents through several THA-owned properties. This department is responsible for the management and maintenance operations of 17 apartment communities in the Tulsa area. Communications The Communications Department is where you will find all our latest news and multimedia content, a searchable database of archived news releases, background on our leadership, media relations contacts, and a variety of other helpful information about our agency. 3