Appleton Housing Authority

08/17/2026

The Appleton Housing Authority’s “Back to School” Bash, hosted by the always-enthusiastic Nicole Fenske, was a wonderful day filled with smiles, excitement, and community spirit!

Children were treated to free haircuts from MVP Barbershop, featuring Gilbert and Santiago, while Appleton Police Department Officer Schneider joined members of the National Guard, SSG Billie Jo Sabel and SSG Brian Gerl, in handing out brand-new, fully stocked backpacks.

The fun continued as children had their names drawn for prizes from the mystery box and gift cards from Kwik Trip, Badger Sports Park, Target, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and Urban Air.

And the top prizes? Three Chromebooks to help make that dreaded “homework” a little easier!

It was truly a joyful experience to see the excitement on the children’s faces and to watch our community come together to support these families.

A heartfelt thank-you to the many local sponsors who stepped up to make this event possible, including St. John United Church of Christ, Appleton Beer Factory, Fox Valley Technical College, Urban Air, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Kwik Trip, Badger Sports Park, and the Appleton Public Library.

These families are participants in the Appleton Housing Authority’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program, where they are working toward the important goal of becoming financially independent.

A very special thank-you to Nicole Fenske and the Appleton Housing Authority staff who worked so hard to make this event memorable for the children and their families.

What a wonderful example of what can happen when a community comes together to support its children and families!@

07/28/2026

Cell & Internet IssuesWe are currently aware of issues with cellular coverage and internet connectivity. We encourage everyone to be aware they may experience issues connecting while trying to make a call or getting on the internet. Please be patient as crews work to resolve...

07/28/2026

The Appleton Housing Authority extends its heartfelt thoughts and prayers to our neighbors in Menasha/Appleton and all those whose lives have been impacted by the recent devastating storm.

We are deeply saddened by the loss, destruction, and hardships so many families are facing. During times like these, communities come together, and we stand in support of our neighbors as they begin the difficult journey of recovery.

We are profoundly grateful to the first responders, emergency personnel, utility crews, and countless volunteers who are working tirelessly to restore safety and provide hope. Please know that the Appleton Housing Authority is committed to supporting our community in every way we can and keeping all those affected in our thoughts during this challenging time.

06/27/2026

The Agency stated that the updates to origination, servicing, appraisal, and quality control requirements were designed to streamline processes and improve access to FHA-insured mortgages.

06/26/2026

Today we proudly celebrate Bobbie Korth’s two-year anniversary with the Appleton Housing Authority! For the past two years, Bobbie has been a warm and welcoming presence at Riverwalk Place, greeting our senior residents each morning with a smile and making sure their well-being and needs are being met.

Her spunky personality, positive energy, and genuine desire to help brighten the day for everyone she meets. Bobbie also dedicates time at Grandview Townhomes, where she assists families with paperwork, work orders, and whatever else is needed to support our residents.

Under the leadership of Property Manager Jenni Gerkin, who oversees both Riverwalk Place and Grandview Townhomes, Bobbie has become an invaluable member of our team. Thank you, Bobbie, for your compassion, enthusiasm, and commitment to serving our residents. Congratulations on two wonderful years—we are grateful to have you as part of the AHA family! 💙

06/26/2026

Today we celebrate Royalene and her 8th anniversary with the Appleton Housing Authority. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to serving our community. Every person who comes through our doors seeking housing assistance is welcomed with Royalene’s kindness, patience, and genuine smile. Whether she is helping applicants complete paperwork, answering questions, or expertly maintaining our waiting list of more than 2,500 applicants, she does so with exceptional organization, professionalism, and care. Royalene’s positive attitude and willingness to help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and applicants every day. Thank you, Royalene, for eight years of outstanding service and for being such a valued member of the AHA family. We are fortunate to have you on our team! We hope you enjoyed your flowers and heartfelt sentiments from staff today! 🩷

04/01/2026

So exciting that our agency work has been nationally recognized! Our Board Chairman Pat DeWall on the far left, our Executive Director Debra Dillenberg, center and Commissioner Cathy Spears far right. Featuring three FSS Graduates reaching financial independence! Congratulations to all.

Please remember that there is no Self Sufficiency Magazine and it’s April Fools Day! However, the picture is real and the three individuals graduating is also real!

03/15/2026

NEWS RELEASE: Share this information far and wide - Stay home and stay safe! This is a rapidly evolving, life-threatening situation. Northern Wisconsin counties are severely impacted by the winter storm. Many roads are impassable and travel is not advised across the majority of northern counties.

Conditions are expected to continue to deteriorate in the southern counties as the storm progresses. WisDOT asks the public to heed all warnings and avoid unnecessary travel in these regions. Read more: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about-wisdot/newsroom/news-rel/031526-winterstormupdate.aspx

03/15/2026

Horrible road conditions. Please be safe.

DOT warns everyone to be off the roads in 9 area counties citing "immediate and extreme danger" https://www.wbay.com/2026/03/15/dot-do-not-travel-due-immediate-extreme-danger/

03/15/2026

Public Notice. The Appleton Housing Authority will be closed on Monday, March 16th due to severe inclement weather conditions. Please prioritize your safety. Don’t travel if you don’t have to. Thank you.