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KMHC Tenants

Living at KMHC I notice the type of tenant UNH’s accepts for residency.  UNH’s will usually accept an applicant with a physical or mental disability. ie: an accident victim, a person battling addiction or dealing with the aches and pains of aging which can trigger mental illness like depression and anxiety.  Because I see this all the time I’m more toward helping a tenant in need.  Last week I noticed tenant Elder Denise trying to move a pair of heavy wooden table legs to the trash bin located outside. She was struggling and out of breath while using her walker so I asked can I help she accepted my offer.  She also needed to move the large heavy oval wooden table top to the bin. I then got out my two-wheeler and moved the object for her.  I asked why she didn’t call the KMHC office for help.  She laughed and said they wouldn’t do it. 

You may be thinking how did I arrive here!  It’s an interesting course of events and I will share it.  Some years ago the place I lived prior to KMHC was falling apart, large roof leaks, heating problems plus the building was over 100 years old and I was paying outrageous rent.  One day walking by the KMHC building I saw HOW Joseph Antone having a cigarette, I knew him from his previous job so I asked about KMHC.  What are the qualifications to obtain residency?  I thought it would be cool to live in a native complex.  He gave me the general information and forms to be filled out then a tour of the building and mentioned what units are available.  Seems like a simple task so I decided to apply.  I knew there was one basement unit available so that was my aim.  I handed in the completed application and other necessary forms then waited for the interview.  First thing I noticed when I entered the KMHC office how small the area is while staff walking back and forth interrupting the interview.  I wasn’t impressed.  The interviewer at the time was HOW Ingrid Nosel she was a soft spoken woman who reminded me of my cousin.  As the interview progressed Ingrid began asking personal questions that I felt weren’t applicable to the rental unit and made me feel uncomfortable.  Near the end I was to submit two personal references. No problem there I wrote down two longtime friends, one who’s the VP of a retail chain and another who works at HPL.  A few days later I called my friends and asked what Ingrid’s questions were.  I was ticked off when they told me, I felt the questions she asked were inappropriate but I didn’t put up a fuss.  Like I said my goal was to get my tenant application approved by UNH’s head office and sign the lease.  Once I get my foot in the door then we'll see what happens.  While waiting for the approval I would give Ingrid a call every week reminding her I need a place soon.  Eventually Ingrid called back, I was approved and made arrangements to sign the lease and the rest is history recorded in this blog site.

Later after I got settled into my unit one afternoon the HSC Allan Pelletier and I were talking outside on the bench.  I explained the story how I got here and he gave me a compliment that I still remember to this day.  He said: Tony!  You displayed determination and perseverance those are impressive qualities. :)

Tk

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Tony King said…
Update - I just got a scoop on Twitter. More news about Urban Native Homes Inc. scandal. I'll post my comments in a few days.

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