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Want to learn more about the need for affordable housing throughout the country? Read The State of the Nation's Housing in 2024 report here: https://lnkd.in/eFXDcYbn

Last month, CAHEC volunteered at A Place at the Table, a pay what you can restaurant located in downtown Raleigh. We were honored to sponsor the meals for the day for the restaurant and witness what an impactful resource this is for our community! Thank you for having us!

"We are honored and proud we were selected from a highly qualified applicant pool and excited to work on deploying the allocation to highly impactful projects responding to community needs" says Director, Community Capital, Brian Oxford.https://https://lnkd.in/g5fDCq6M #NMTC #Commmunitydevelopment

Communities Come Together After Hurricane Helene When Hurricane Helene caused widespread power outages and significant challenges, our incredible team members, along with some amazing community partners, went above and beyond to support those in need. At Monterey Pass in Thomson, GA, Terrie Turner and James Wiederkehr held a cookout to feed residents after the storm knocked out power. The following day, residents gathered again at the pavilion, bringing food from their refrigerators and freezers to cook, socialize, and support each other. Even though power wasn’t restored until Thursday, October 3rd, the sense of community never wavered. At Ashton Village in Waynesboro, GA, Clinton Bates stepped up on Sunday, September 29th, grilling food for his residents with the help of two volunteers. Residents brought items from their fridges and freezers, turning the situation into a moment of connection and camaraderie. In South Carolina, at Wildwood, Laurel Street Village I, and Laurel Street Village II, Richard Rumsey, his wife Vicky, and their daughter Sharon distributed meals to over 60 residents on Wednesday, October 2nd. Richard generously purchased these meals from Redwood Café in Anderson, ensuring everyone was well taken care of during this tough time. A special mention goes to Troy Brookins of ABS Landscaping and his mother, Mrs. Louise Abney, who provided much-needed supplies to residents in Georgia. When several of our properties were in dire need, they immediately stepped in. Mrs. Abney supplied a truckload of food, snacks, diapers, water, ice, and even homemade vegetable soup. This incredible act of generosity was made possible with the help of Jack Stewart whose support and patience were invaluable throughout this effort. We also want to recognize the efforts of Ritchie Knoop and Joyce Young at McCormick Manor in South Carolina. Ritchie came in on Monday to assess the situation and did everything he could to assist the residents. On Tuesday and Wednesday, he gathered food packs and water, delivering them to all residents who were home. On Thursday, our community donated hot dogs, chili, and potato salad, which Ritchie grilled for everyone. Several family members of CMI team members all pitched in to help serve the residents. We are beyond grateful to all our team members, partners, and volunteers for their incredible acts of kindness and teamwork during this challenging time. Kudos to everyone for coming together when it mattered most! 👏

A message from our President & CEO, Dana Boole:

CAHEC’s investment in Peaks at Lexington will ensure that families in Lexington have quality, affordable, and accessible housing options for many years to come. #affordablehousing #communitydevelopment #strengtheningcommunities

Believe it or not, we're already planning the 2025 CAHEC Partners Conference! If you have a session topic or speaker that you'd like to recommend, please send your ideas to Amy Cross at across@cahec.com.

The CAHEC staff has completed over 900 volunteer hours so far this year. Our goal is to complete over 1,300 hours in 2024!

2100 Bainbridge will provide 83 units of much needed housing for seniors earning up to 60% percent of area median income in Richmond, Virginia. #communitydevelopment #strengtheningcommunities #affordablehousing #communityinvestment