2019 Scholarship Recipients

Sarah Schepman — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

Sara received her scholarship while a resident of Colonial Pines Apartments in Tavares, Florida, a property managed by CARH member, Flynn Management Corporation. She is a 2019 graduate of Tavares High School and single mother to her daughter, Serenity. In addition to being the sole provider for her daughter, she finished her high school career while working part-time. Sarah will attend Lake Sumter State College and study criminal justice technology.

Paris Morgan — Gordon L. Blackwell Scholarship

Paris received her scholarship while a resident of Cornerstone Apartments in Alexander City, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member, Gateway Management. Paris is a 2019 graduate of Benjamin Russell High school where she earned an advanced diploma and a 3.9 GPA. While in school, Paris was VP of the National Honor Society, and involved in Junior Civitan, Cheerleading, Diamond Dolls, Young Entrepreneurs Academy, Mat Cats, Future Business Leaders of America and volunteered extensively at school and in her community. Paris will attend Central Alabama Community College before transferring to a four-year school on her path to become an ob-gyn.

LaTangela Abner — Jack Godin, Jr. Scholarship

LaTangela received her scholarship while a resident of Brookeville Apartments in Gadsden, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member, Vantage Management. Latangela is an involved single mother while also working full-time and attending college with a full-time schedule. She is currently enrolled at Jacksonville State University and has a 3.0 GPA. She expects to graduate in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Occupational Safety.

Dylan Samora — CRHD Founders Scholarship

Dylan received his scholarship while a resident of The Palms Phase I Apartments in Aransas Pass, Texas, a property managed by CARH member, Hamilton Valley Management. Dylan is a 2019 graduate of Aransas Pass High School where he graduated with an A+ average and was class Valedictorian. He was President of the National Honor Society, a member of Health Occupations Students of America and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, played baseball and volunteered both at his school and in his community. Dylan will attend the University of Texas at San Antonio where he plans to earn his bachelor’s degree in psychology and pre-medicine.

Joyce Nzeza — Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

Joyce received her scholarship while a resident of Shreveport Ridge Apartments in Ashburn, Virginia, a property managed by CARH member, TM Associates Management, Inc. Joyce is a 2019 advanced diploma graduate of Rock Ridge High School where she earned at 3.89 GPA. Joyce was a member of Pre-professional Health Honor Society, participated in track and field and volunteered both at school and in her community. Joyce will attend the University of Pittsburgh where she plans to major in neuroscience or biology with her goal of becoming a pediatrician.

2018 Scholarship Recipients

Maddison Robinson — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

Maddison received her scholarship while a resident of North Pine Village Apartments in Solomon, Kansas, a property managed by CARH member, MACO Management Company. She attends Emporia State University and is pursuing a degree in Nursing.

Sarah Harding — Gordon L. Blackwell Scholarship

Sarah received her scholarship while a resident of Gaslight Square Apartments in Gaylord, Michigan, a property managed by CARH member, KMG Prestige. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in business management and marketing at Northwood University.

Courtney Murphree — Jack Godin, Jr. Scholarship

Courtney received her scholarship while a resident of Stonecrest Apartments in Russellville, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member, Irby Management.  She attends Northwest Shoals Community College for her Associate’s Degree and will transfer to the University of Alabama at Huntsville to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomy.

Alexis Dixon — CRHD Founders Scholarship

Alexis received her scholarship while a resident of Golden Acres Development in Pompano Beach, Florida, a property managed by CARH member, Nelson & Associates, Inc. She attends Florida Memorial University and is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice.

Ge’Naya Berry-Hughes — Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

Ge’Naya received her scholarship while a resident of Colonial Pines Apartments in Tavares, Florida, a property managed by CARH member, Flynn Management Corporation. She attends the University of North Florida and is pursuing her degree in Nursing.

2017 Scholarship Recipients

Chelsea Parsons — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

Chelsea Parsons received her scholarship while a resident of Connemara Apartments in Laramie, Wyoming, a property managed by CARH member, Syringa Property Management. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education—Social Studies with an emphasis on History.

Celeste Nzeza — Gordon L. Blackwell Scholarship

Celeste Nzeza received his scholarship while a resident of Shreveport Ridge Apartments in Ashburn, Virginia, a property managed by CARH member, TM Associates Management. Celeste attends Virginia Tech and is studying business and information technology.

Maggie Lavorgna — Jack Godin, Jr. Scholarship

Maggie Lavorgna received her scholarship while a resident of Beverlye Crossings in Dothan, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member, Hall Housing Investments. Maggie is a member of the Army National Guard. She is attending Wallace Community College to pursue her nursing degree.

Sharonica Gavin — CRHD Founders Scholarship

Sharonica Gavin receive her scholarship while a resident of Cedar Well Apartments in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, a property managed by CARH member, Partnership Property Management. She graduated from the University of South Carolina – Beaufort in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health.

Dana Quintero Rodriguez — Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

Dana received her scholarship while a resident of Cottage Hill Pointe Apartments in Mobile, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member, Gateway Management Company. Dana attends the University of Alabama at Birmingham where is majoring in Biomedical Sciences on the pre-med track.

2016 Scholarship Recipients

Emerson Miller — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

Emerson Miller received his scholarship while a resident of Shellebrooke Pointe in Fairhope, Alabama, a property managed by Gateway Management Company. He graduated Faulkner State Community College in 2018 with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Welding Technology, and a general welding certificate.

Tybie Maitri — Gordon L. Blackwell Scholarship

Tybie Maitri received her scholarship while a resident of Glen Rock Apartments in Asheville, North Carolina, a property managed by Partnership Property Management. She attended the University of North Carolina at Nashville and majored in Studio Art and Gender Studies.

Jillianna Boyd — Jack Godin, Jr. Scholarship

Jillianna Boyd received her scholarship while a resident of Angela Meadows in Albertville, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member Olympia Management. Jillianna attends the University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa and is pursuing her degree in Nursing.

Katrin Metz — CRHD Founders Scholarship

Katrin Metz received her scholarship while a resident of Glen Rock Apartments in Asheville, North Carolina, a property managed by Partnership Property Management. She attends Western Carolina University and is pursuing a degree in Inclusive Education and minoring in Teaching English as a Second Language.

Matthew McLaughlin — Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

Matthew McLaughlin received his scholarship while a resident of Belmont Lodge Apartments in White House, Tennessee, a property managed by CARH member Hallmark Management. He attends Tennessee Tech University and is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

2015 Scholarship Recipients

Whitney Cale — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

Whitney Cale received her scholarship while a resident of Bayside Apartments in Bay Minette, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member Morrow Realty Company. Whitney graduated from Troy University in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.

Victoria Graham — Gordon L. Blackwell Scholarship

Victoria Graham received her scholarship while a resident of Briarwood Apartments in Staunton, Virginia, a property managed by CARH member Knopp Enterprises. She graduated from Randolph-Macon College in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in Biology.

Mikayla Murphree — Jack Godin, Jr. Scholarship

Mikayla Murphree received her scholarship while a resident of Stonecrest Apartments in Russellville, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member Irby Management. Mikayla gradated from Mississippi State University in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. Graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh.

Melvin Vicente — CRHD Founders Scholarship

Melvin Vicente received his scholarship while a resident of New Hope Community I in Indiantown, Florida, a property managed by CARH members Southwind Management and Indiantown Nonprofit Housing. Melvin graduated from Indian River State College in 2019.

Shelby Foreman — CARH Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

Shelby Foreman received the inaugural Scholarship Foundation Scholarship while a resident of Pine Terrace Apartments in Callahan, Florida, a property managed by CARH member Hallmark Management. She graduated from Florida State College of Jacksonville in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

2014 Scholarship Recipients

Kennedy Lamb — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

Kennedy Lamb received her scholarship while a resident of St. Michael’s Cottages in St. Michael’s, Maryland, a property managed by CARH member, TM Associates Management, Inc. Kennedy graduated from Washington College in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology.

 Stephanie Gilbert — CRHD Founders Scholarship

Stephanie Gilbert received her scholarship while a resident of Golden Acres Development in Pompano Beach, Florida, a property managed by CARH member, Nelson & Associates, Inc. and owned by the Housing Authority of Pompano Beach. Stephanie attended the University of Miami.

2013 Scholarship Recipients

Nyshira Jackson — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

Nyshira Jackson received her scholarship while a resident of Azalea Apartments in Bowling Green, Florida, a property managed by CARH member, Southwind Management Services. In 2017, Nyshira graduated from Florida State University with a degree in exercise science.

Dy’Lean English — Gordon L. Blackwell Scholarship

Dy’Lean English received her scholarship while a resident of Summer Place Apartments in Carrollton, Alabama a property managed by CARH member, Hollyhand Companies. Dy’Lean graduated from the Mississippi University for Women in 2017 with her Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences.

Erica Valdez — Jack Godin, Jr. Scholarship

Erica Valdez received her scholarship while a a resident of Regency Plaza Apartments in Russellville, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member, Irby Management. Erica received her Associate’s Degree from Northwest Shoals Community College and graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology in 2017.

Candace Sloan — CRHD Founders Scholarship

Candace Sloan received the inaugural CRHD Founders Scholarship while a resident of Cedar Run Apartments in Brownsburg, Indiana, a property managed by CARH member, Dominion Realty, Inc. Candace graduated in 2015 from the Surgical Technology Program at Ivy Tech Community College.

2012 Scholarship Recipients

Rebecca Collett — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

Rebecca Collett received her scholarship while a resident of Quail Hollow Apartments in Inez, Kentucky, a property managed by CARH member, T.M. Associates, Inc. In 2016, Rebecca graduated from the University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work with her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.

Sonia Frederick — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

Sonia Frederick received her scholarship while a resident of Stanton Meadows Apartments in Senaca Falls, New York, a property managed by CARH member, Baldwin Real Estate Corporation. Sonia graduated from Albany State University in 2016 with her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Financial Analysis.

Deidra Sykes — Jack Godin, Jr. Scholarship

Deidra Sykes received her scholarship while a resident of Avondale Apartments in Hernando, Mississippi, a property managed by CARH member, Southern Management Group. Deidra graduated from Northwest Mississippi Community College in 2016 with a degree in Business Administration. 

2011 Scholarship Recipients

Christen Canada — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

Christen Canada received her scholarship while a resident of Brookhaven Apartments in Huntsville, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member Greer Management. Christen graduated from Alabama A&U University with a Bachelor’s Degree in biology in 2013. She continued her post-graduate education at A&M University and her doctorate education at William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine.

Jessica Kirkpatrick — Gordon L. Blackwell Scholarship

Jessica Kirkpatrick received her scholarship while a resident of Belmont Lodge Apartments in White House, Tennessee, a property managed by CARH member Hallmark Management.  Jessica graduated Middle Tennessee State University in 2015 with her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Christopher Bright — Jack Godin, Jr. Scholarship

Christopher Bright received his scholarship while a resident of Ashbrook Apartments in Albertville, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member, Sunbelt Management. In 2016, Chris graduated from Auburn University with his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor Business.

2010 Scholarship Recipients

Paula Lockhart — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

Paula Lockhart received her scholarship while a resident of Cumberland Village in Saint Mary’s, Georgia, a property managed by CARH member, Hallmark Management. Paula graduated from Wesleyan College in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in theatre and communication.  She continued her education at the University of Louisville to complete her Masters in Fine Arts in Theatre Arts with emphasis on Performance.

Grace Belnap — Gordon L. Blackwell Scholarship

Grace Belnap received the Gordon L. Blackwell Scholarship while a resident of West Tisbury Apartments in Rexburg, Idaho, a property managed by CARH member, Syringa Properties. Grace received her Bachelors Degree in Communications from Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2011.

Charles Lee — Jack Godin, Jr. Scholarship

Charles Lee received the inaugural Jack Godin, Jr. Scholarship while a resident of Carriage House Manor in Andalusia, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member, Sunbelt Management. Charles graduated from Wallace Community College in 2016 with his Bachelor in Science in Nursing.

2009 Scholarship Recipient

Trey Jensen — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

Trey Jensen received his scholarship while a resident of Hillside Park Apartments in Tonasket, Washington, a property managed by CARH member, Ad-West Realty Services. Trey graduated from Western Washington University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health/Physical Education.

2008 Scholarship Recipients

LaSquizzie Kern — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

LaSquizzie Kern received her scholarship while a resident of Hannah Heights in Ethel, Mississippi, a property managed by CARH member, Intervest Corporation. She graduated in 2013 from the Mississippi University for Women with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education and Art Design.

Angela Hobson — Gordon L. Blackwell Scholarship

Angela Hobson received her scholarship while a resident of Burbaker Square Apartments in New Carlisle, Ohio, a property managed by CARH member, The Provident Companies. Angela graduated from Wright State University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.  She married in 2012.

2007 Scholarship Recipient

Britania Hutchinson — Gordon L. Blackwell Scholarship

Britania Hutchinson received her scholarship while a resident of Parkwood Apartments in Pell City, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member, Hollyhand Companies. She gradated from the University of Montevallo in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology.

2006 Scholarship Recipients

Lyshanda (Robinson) Harbin — Gordon L. Blackwell Scholarship
& Charmelia Danielle Davis — James L. Poehlman Scholarship

Lyshanda (Robinson) Harbin
Lynshanda (Robinson) Harbin received the inaugural Gordon L. Blackwell Scholarship while a resident of Brandywine Apartments in Arab, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member Sunbelt Management. In 2008, she graduated from Wallace State Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science.

Charmelia Danielle Davis
Charmelia Davis received the inaugural James L. Poehlman Scholarship while a resident of Sagewood Apartments in Eutaw, Alabama, a property managed by CARH member, The Morrow Companies. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology.