April 2026 Newsletter
Forest City Housing Authority - April Community Connections Newsletter
Message from the Office of Julie Bumgarner, Certified Housing Manager
Hello everyone! With warmer weather here, more children will be outside playing and riding bikes. Please drive carefully and watch for kids. Parents and guardians, please keep an eye on your children while outdoors. Thank you for helping keep our community safe!
Community Center Spotlight: NC Works
- Where is NC Works Career Center located?
223 Charlotte Road, Rutherfordton, North Carolina. - Who do I contact for an appointment?
Michelle Jenkins, Career Advisor with NC Works. Office number: 828.286.3042 or email: lorrie.jenkins@commerce.nc.gov. - What does the NC Works Career Center Offer?
FREE Services to help individuals who are seeking a job or exploring a career to discover their options and find a path toward reaching their goals and achieving success.
- Career assessment and guidance
- Access to training and education programs
- Information on current jobs
- Job search assistance
- Résumé and cover letter preparation
- Job interview practice
- When will they be back at the Housing Authority?
NC Works will be here on Friday, April 17th from 12 to 2pm if you would like to meet with them to discuss opportunities for you!
Housing Corner: Reporting Maintenance Issues
Did you know that Maintenance requests can now be submitted on our website?
- Visit our website: www.forestcityhousingauthority.com
- Click on FORMS on the left-hand side under the FCHA logo at the top left.
- CLICK on Maintenance Work Order Request Form
- COMPLETE the Maintenance Work Order Request Form and make sure to CLICK ON SUBMIT at the bottom of the page when you are finished.
- The request will be emailed to the main office, and the maintenance team will take care of it as soon as possible.
Superhero Shepard's Pie
Ingredients:
- 2 Large baking potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup 1% or nonfat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef (15% fat)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup low-sodium broth (any type)
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water
- Put diced potatoes in saucepan; add enough water to barely cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes or until soft.
- Drain potatoes and mash. Stir in milk, cheese. salt and pepper. Set mixture aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brown meat in a large skillet. Add onion powder, if desired. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring all the time.
- Add vegetables and broth. Stir until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
- Spoon vegetable mixture into an 8x8-inch square baking dish. Spread potato mixture over the top.
- Bake until hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
Try any mx of frozen, cooked or canned and drained vegetables you have on hand.
Try other seasonings such as garlic powder, thyme, oregano or cilantro.
Until Next Time
Reminder, if your phone number or email has changed, please update the office so you continue receiving important notices and community updates. Thank you, Forest City Housing Authority.
