80th Anniversary
Spartanburg Housing celebrated 80 years of commitment to the community with a reception held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts on the campus of Wofford College. A reception was held from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM with the program and awards ceremony held from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
The event showcased Spartanburg Housing's positive impact on the community, from its founding in 1939 to its present-day achievements. The program included special messages from local dignitaries, members of the SHA Board of Commissioners and special guests.The 80th anniversary event also featured Keynote Speaker Assistant Secretary Hunter Kurtz, US Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Commemorative Awards of Achievement were presented at the event:
Dr. Onarae Rice - Dr. John C. Bull Award of Achievement in Science or Medicine
The Honorable James Talley & The Honorable Brenda Lee Pryce - Phyllis Goins Award of Achievement in Community Impact
Mrs. Mary Ann Washington-Deku & Ms. Sharon Porter - Cammie Fludd Clagett Award of Achievement in Education or the Arts
Chief Justice Don Beatty - Tobias "Tobe" Booker Hartwell Award of Achievement in Public Service.