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. :)
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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