Attachment D - October Program Information Report

Attachment D 
 
Program Information Summaries 
 
New Head Start Classroom 
On Oct. 7, the Avalon Villas apartment complex celebrated its official opening with a 
ribbon-cutting ceremony which included Mayor Kate Gallego. Located at 8th Avenue and 
Broadway Road, this complex is the first privately held housing community in Phoenix to 
have a Head Start classroom on-site, made possible through a collaboration with the 
Greater Phoenix Urban League. The property owner, Celtic Property Management, LLC., 
provides affordable housing with high-quality amenities and services easily accessible to 
residents. More than 10 children in the Head Start classroom live in the complex. 
 
2022 Policy Council Recognition  
On Oct. 17, the Head Start Birth to Five Policy Council end of term celebration was held 
at Desert Willow Conference Center. More than 15 members attended and received 
plaques recognizing their service to the Policy Council. Additionally, Mayor Gallego, 
Councilwoman Betty Guardado, and Human Services Assistant Director Nichole Ayoola 
attended and thanked the members for their service and dedication to Head Start.