About Us
Our Purpose
The Cumberland Housing Authority (CHA) was incorporated in 1962 for the purpose of providing affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary housing to elderly, disabled individuals, and families in Cumberland, Rhode Island. The Housing Authority has a total of 176 units for elderly persons or persons with disabilities at Cumberland Manor located at One Mendon Road. CHA administers 384 Housing Choice Vouchers. The management of the CHA’s properties and Housing Choice Voucher Program have been consistently rated “High Performing” by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Our Mission Statement
To provide safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income families, elderly, and those with disabilities.
Office Hours
Main Office
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER OFFICE
573 Mendon Road, Suite 4 Cumberland, RI 02864
Phone: 401-334-2678
Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Friday 8:30AM-1:30PM
No walk-ins. Appointments only.
Cumberland Manor
ELDERLY/DISABLED PUBLIC HOUSING OFFICE
One Mendon Rd. Cumberland, RI 02864
Phone: 401-724-8590
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:30AM- 4:00PM
Administrative Staff
| Staff Member | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Monaghan | Executive Director | 401-475-5282 |
| Joane Penswick | Deputy Director | 401-334-2786 |
| Housing Choice Voucher Program | ||
| Janeth Gonzalez | HCV Program Manager | 401-334-2399 |
| Deidre Quintal | FSS Coordinator | 401-475-5281 |
| Elderly/Disabled Public Housing – Cumberland Manor | ||
| Deborah Carr | Public Housing Coordinator | 401-475-0820 |
Facilities Staff
| Rex Arsenault | Maintenance Foreman |
Access To Public Records
Cumberland Housing Authority is committed to providing public records in an expeditious and courteous manner consistent with the Access to Public Records Act. For information about the process for accessing a public record that is maintained by Cumberland Housing Authority, click here.