HUD created Neighborhood Networks in 1995 to encourage property owners to establish multi-service community learning centers in HUD insured and assisted properties. Neighborhood Networks was one of the first federal initiatives to promote self-sufficiency and help provide computer access to low-income housing communities.
Neighborhood Networks centers help:
- Improve computer access.
- Advance literacy.
- Prepare residents to take advantage of employment opportunities.
- Provide access to healthcare information and other social services.
Today, in urban centers and rural towns across America, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, more than 1,100 Neighborhood Networks centers are putting the power of technology in the hands of people. No two Neighborhood Networks centers are alike. With support from innovative public-private partnerships, Neighborhood Networks centers sponsor a range of services and programs. Nearly all centers offer job training and educational opportunities, and many also provide programs that include access to healthcare information and microenterprise development.
If you have any questions concerning The Tuscaloosa Housing Authority’s Network Neighborhood Program, Please call Sidney Brown at (205) 758-6619 Ext. 101 or send her an email at sidbrown@tuscaloosahousing.org.
THA offers free computer classes at each of the 4 existing computer lab locations. We base our curriculum on resident requests and general feedback. We have the ability and the knowledge to teach a wide range of computer skills. We have classes designed for people who have never used a computer. We have more advanced classes for those of you interested in graphic design or web page design. No matter what your skill level, we have a class for you. Please call Sydney Brown at 758-6619 (Ext. 101) for more details.
THA currently operates Neighborhood Network computer labs in 4 of our 7 communities. Please keep in mind that you are welcome to use any of these labs regardless of where you live. We are proud to announce that THA has just received another Neighborhood Network Grant that will allow us to put computers labs at Hay Court and McKenzie Court as well. Look for those 2 labs to be up and running soon.
Rosedale Court - 2700 10th Avenue8 new Dell computers
Networked Laser Printers
Microsoft Small Business Software
Crescent East - 5041 1st Street East
10 new Dell computers
Networked Laser Printer
Microsoft Small Business Software
Robertson Towers - 312 19th Avenue
6 new Dell computers
Networked Laser Printer
Microsoft Small Business Software
Delaware Jackson - 1104 6th Avenue East
6 new Dell computers
Networked Laser Printer
Microsoft Small Business Software
Click here for a class tentative class schedule or call Sydney Brown at 758-6619 (Ext. 101)
Welcome to Tuscaloosahousing.org’s Kid’s Corner. The Kid’s Corner is all about having fun playing the latest online computer games. Please be sure to get permission from your parents before playing. Have fun!
Simply click on the underlined link to the website where the game(s) are located. We have included a brief description of the game(s) to help you make your decision.
- www.nick.com - This is Nickelodeon’s website. This site offers a bunch of games involving some of your favorite characters like SpongeBob, Jimmy Neutron, and The RugRats. To play the games you will have to get a "NickName" which is free.
- www.cartoonnetwork.com - This is The Cartoon Network’s website. Tons of games and a great variety. To play most of these games you do not have to have a username or a password.
- www.disney.com - This is Disney’s website. If you like The Power Rangers or Donald Duck then this is the site for you. Fun games and you can play most of them without a username or password.
- www.funbrain.com - This website has a wide range of games and a lot of them are educational! If Math Baseball sounds interesting to you then you will probably enjoy this site. No username or password required.
- www.thekidzpage.com - This is a great puzzle site, but it also has some arcade, sports, and educational games. No username or password required.
- www.prongo.com - This site has some great educational games and it lists the games according to age. No username or password required.
- www.pbskids.org - This is The Public Broadcasting Stations website. Great games for younger children that like Sesame Street or Barney. No username or password are required.
- www.sikids.com - This is Sports Illustrated for Kids website. This is the best place to play sports games. They have a game for just about every sport, even wrestling! No username or password required.
