PRESS & MEDIA
"He (Eugene E. Jones, Jr. recently discussed a need to collaborate with the community and his staff to continue moving VIHFA’s initiatives forward in a positive direction while taking advantage of available disaster recovery funding." | APRIL 29, 2024
"Throughout the conversation, Mr. Jones reiterated an approach that was open to learning the unique contours of this new assignment, and figuring out ways to harness the resources available to him to achieve the goals of the VIHFA on behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands." | APRIL 26, 2024
"The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority on Monday announced the appointment of a new executive director who brings with him decades of experience transforming housing agencies across the United States and in Canada." | APRIL 08, 2024
"I was incredibly honored, humbled and overwhelmed to be included in this past weekend's Not Alone Foundation's 2024 Diamond Awards ceremony at Morehouse College to accept the Chairmen's Award. To stand among so many philanthropic and humanitarian innovators was inspiring, to say the least." | JANUARY 27, 2024
"On Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Jones talked with show host, Rose Scott, about the ongoing work of his agency and the progress and challenges he faced on the front lines of the housing crisis." | DECEMBER 7, 2023
"The program has recently introduced a range of new offerings designed to boost access to financing at competitive rates for real estate projects that will advance the agency’s priority of increasing affordable housing units in Atlanta. The program provides benefits and opportunities that developers and investors can harness to make a meaningful impact on the city's housing landscape." | NOVEMBER 20, 2023
"Eugene Jones Jr., CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority since October 2019, has submitted his resignation to Mayor Andre Dickens and his board chair, Larry Stewart. Jones convened members of the AHA team Tuesday morning to let them know he was leaving, according to people who were present. His last day will be Dec. 31." | SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development official Dominique Blom, Mayor Andre Dickens, U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, affordable housing advocates, and community members came out Thursday to celebrate Atlanta Housing and the City of Atlanta as they received the grant check of $40 million to transform the Bowen Choice Neighborhood (BCN). | AUGUST 7, 2023
Eugene has driven more than $3 billion in housing developments in eight cities in the U.S. and Canada. Under his leadership, Atlanta Housing has stabilized and refocused its efforts on creating thousands of new affordable housing units. AH’s Down Payment Assistance Program has helped over 1,700 new homeowners. AH also received its second $40-million HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant, leveraging over half a billion dollars to transform the former Bowen Homes. | AUGUST 4, 2023
Announcement and completion of a transformative $12 million renovation project for the iconic Roosevelt Hall. The historical building’s rich history and cultural significance have been thoughtfully re-imagined, serving the community’s needs. The grand reopening marks a remarkable milestone in the ongoing efforts to revitalize Atlanta’s historic neighborhoods. | JUNE 16, 2023
The Bowen Choice Neighborhood team and the City of Atlanta, are thrilled to announce the completion and celebration of Watkins Street Park, a striking greenspace designed to cater to all ages and foster community engagement. This newly established park exemplifies the commitment to creating accessible and inclusive recreational areas for residents and surrounding communities. | JUNE 10, 2023
Eugene E. Jones Jr., president and chief executive officer, Atlanta Housing, and author of the book “Housing Humans,” gave an overview of the organization’s work and the importance of partnerships to further the mission of true affordability in the city. | MAY 19, 2023
As Atlanta Housing looks ahead to its next 85 years, many challenges await. Affordable housing remains a pressing issue in Atlanta and across the country, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more urgent. Yet we remain committed to our mission of opening doors to quality affordable housing for all. The legacy of our pioneering founders continues. | MAY 15, 2023
Held at the Loudermilk Conference Center, educated prospective and existing landlords, strengthened existing partnerships and recruited new landlords for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP). We welcomed more than 200 landlords and featured keynote speakers, president and CEO Eugene Jones Jr., Mayor Andre Dickens, and Atlanta Housing COO Terri Lee. | MARCH 20, 2023
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Dedication ceremony for historical markers to commence the first of it's kind public housing in the United States of America, the former sites of Techwood Homes and University Homes with Emory Professor and Urban Historian, Christina Crawford and Atlanta's Mayor, Andre Dickens in Atlanta, Georgia. | OCTOBER 11, 2022
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the senior development project for 55+ residents that will bring 108 affordable and independent units to the Adamsville neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia | AUGUST 31, 2022
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Atlanta Housing and APS Partnerships participated in this series of leadership talks in the local area school to educate and motivate the next generation of leaders in Atlanta, Georgia. | SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Atlanta Leaders at Herndon
City leaders HUD Sec of State, Marcia Fudge,
Keisha Lance Bottoms, Atlanta Mayor,
,Nikema Williams, Congresswoman, Senators Reverend Warnock & John Ossoff joined Atlanta Housing at Herndon Square to discuss housing rehabilitation and community revitalization. | SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
ForbesBooks Radio
PART 2, Episode 5 with Change Maker, Eugene Jones, the CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority. Eugene has 35 years of public housing leadership experience and is globally recognized as a turnaround expert who also served a four-and-a-half-year stint as CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority. | August 4, 2020
SaportaReport
In new book, AH CEO calls to ‘revamp nation’s housing policy’ With his new book “Housing Humans,” though, he aims to spotlight the systemic inequities that for decades have perpetuated a widespread affordable housing crisis, and to identify potential remedies public officials can utilize to tackle such issues. | Sean Keenan | OCTOBER 8, 2020
ForbesBooks Radio
PART 1. This week’s ChangeMaker is Eugene Jones, the CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority. Eugene has 35 years of public housing leadership experience and is globally recognized as a turnaround expert who also served a four-and-a-half-year stint as CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority. | July 28, 2020
The Hill
National housing policy needs a complete renovation. America’s national housing policy urgently needs a foundation-to-roof renovation. As COVID-19 now threatens to induce a surge of evictions and greater homelessness, this policy utterly lacks the capacity to scale to the challenges.
BY EUGENE JONES JR., OPINION CONTRIBUTOR | July 19, 2020 06:00 PM EDT
The Atlanta Voice
If there is one thing for certain, Eugene Jones, Jr. is certain that Atlanta Housing is primed and ready for success. With the support of a mayor who has made affordable housing one of her primary agenda items, Jones is equally confident in his team and the Atlanta Housing Authority board. Marshall Latimore | The Atlanta Voice | MARCH 13, 2020
WGN Radio Podcast
Chief Executive Officer for the Chicago Housing Authority, joins Justin to discuss his career in public housing, the challenges he’s facing during his second year on the job, the importance of the agency being transparent, dealing with the stigma that is attached to public housing, the future of the CHA and when we can expect The Plan for Transformation to be completed. APRIL 28, 2017
Lowe's Open House
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) provides housing to more than 62,000 households across the city of Chicago. CEO Eugene Jones Jr.’s primary goal is to build vibrant communities within the city.
The above video shows how and why Lowe’s began working with CHA to help provide a safe place to live that tenants can be proud of. | MARCH 15, 2017
Network 27 Chicago
Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. hosts Network 27 Chicago's 15+ year broadcast featuring Eugene Jones, Jr., CEO of Chicago Housing Authority. | DECEMBER 28, 2016