
MDHA’s Resident Services Department consists of approximately 30 staff who manage the programming and resources available to the individuals and families we serve. These include the Family Self-Sufficiency program, Financial Freedom Workshops, community health initiatives and workforce development training. Employees are also responsible for building relationships with partners who can provide additional services.
Events in October 2025
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Second Harvest Food Distribution Second Harvest Food Distribution
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October 3, 2025Sudekum Apartments -
One Generation Away Food Distribution One Generation Away Food Distribution
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October 6, 2025MDHA VOICE Center -
One Generation Away Food Distribution One Generation Away Food Distribution
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October 13, 2025Cayce Place Community Room -
Second Harvest Food Distribution Second Harvest Food Distribution
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October 14, 2025Napier Place -
Fall Break Bash Fall Break Bash
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October 16, 2025Parkway Terrace -
Second Harvest Food Distribution Second Harvest Food Distribution
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October 17, 2025Sudekum Apartments -
One Generation Away Food Distribution One Generation Away Food Distribution
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October 20, 2025Cumberland View -
One Generation Away Food Distribution One Generation Away Food Distribution
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October 27, 2025Historic Preston Taylor Apartments -
Second Harvest Food Distribution Second Harvest Food Distribution
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October 28, 2025Napier Place
For more information about the events in the calendar above, please contact the MDHA Resident Services Information Line.
Programs and Resources

The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program promotes employment and economic growth for MDHA residents and voucher program participants.
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The MDHA Work Readiness Program helps individuals identify their barriers to work and advocate for their removal. This assistance can include driver’s license reinstatement services, expungement services, job opportunities and more.
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The Financial Freedom Workshop teaches the tools of becoming successful and self-sufficient by understanding credit, increasing savings, managing money and more. Graduates may enroll in the Homebuyers’ Club.
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MDHA staff and partners offer workforce development training, which includes career development plans, soft skills training, technical and skilled labor training and job/internship placement.
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MDHA is now accepting applicants for the HiSET Program. This program will help you prepare to take the HiSET Exam, which provides the opportunity to earn a high school equivalency diploma (GED).
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The Metro Public Health Department’s Nashville Strong Babies program provides case management services for pregnant, post-partum and parenting families.
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Resident Associations are made up of MDHA residents who volunteer their time to organize events and resources for their neighbors. There are Resident Associations at 22 MDHA properties. Call the Resident Services Information Line to get involved or learn more.

MDHA Community Health Workers support the health and wellness of our residents by planning baby showers, food distributions, resource fairs, organizing vaccine clinics and helping elderly residents stay active with exercise classes.
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Residents can get the support they need to build a brighter future with the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) program.
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