The Center for Housing Education, a branch of the Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority, is a US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved Housing Counseling Agency. The Center connects with the community to provide programs that promote education and wealth preservation. Our goal is to create educational opportunities that prepare individuals for new challenges as they transition along the affordable housing spectrum, all while instilling the values of property maintenance for community stability and sustainability.

Maya Hairston

Maya Hairston graduated from Averett University in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree majoring in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Business Administration. Maya then began her career with DRHA in August of 2019 as Administrative Assistant for the housing education department. During those years she gained extensive knowledge on the home buying prosses and how to assist first time home buyers. Maya took on the role of Resident Program Manager January 2023 with plans to help not only homebuyers but DRHA current residents as well. In her free time, she enjoys being with friends and spending lots of time with her family.

Harold Thomas

Harold Thomas’  years of  experience as a HUD Certified Housing Counselor has given him opportunities to provide knowledge to empower individuals and families to navigate the complexities of housing decisions and financial literacy.  During his tenure as a counselor, he has helped countless clients reach their housing goals through facilitating workshops on homebuyer education, financial literacy, and managing foreclosure prevention programs in addition to in-depth counseling sessions with tailored advise.