L to R: Commissioner Annette Mobley, Alexandra Walsh-Durso, Maria Noa, Vice-Chairman Bob Dean, Jeremiah Osborne, Nataly Cisneros, Chairman Johnny Parks, Resident Activities Coordinator Gary Young

The Key West Housing Authority Longevity Recognition Scholarship Awards

Ruffennach Reaches 20 Year Milestone

Thomas A. Ruffennach began working for the Key West Housing Authority on May 1, 2002 as a Skilled Laborer. In October of 2008 he transitioned to Maintenance Aide for Affordable Housing. In 2015, Ruffennach was promoted to Maintenance Mechanic where he is currently the lead on vacancy turnarounds for the Senior Citizen Plaza. His historical knowledge of building maintenance, dedication to the agency and friendly manner are all great value to the Key West Housing Authority.

KWHA Awards Over $3,000 in Scholarship Funds

The Key West Housing Authority doubled its scholarship funding this year from $1200 to $2400 to assist graduating seniors who are also Housing Authority residents with their dream of attending college. The funds were allocated to four awards. The first-place recipient, Jeremiah Osborne was awarded $1000. The second-place recipient, Nataly Cisneros was awarded $650. The third-place recipient, Alexandra Walsh-Druso was awarded $500 and the honorable mention recipient, Maria Noa was awarded $250. 

Gulf Atlantic Bank chose to partner with the Key West Housing Authority this year and offered two inaugural scholarships in the amount of $500 each, also for graduating seniors who are Housing Authority Residents. Sofia Lyashenko-Soroka and Kenneth Vilchez-Rodriguez were the students selected as this year’s recipients of the Gulf Atlantic Bank Meritorious Scholarship Award.

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