Housing Collaborative

We're pleased to partner with the Back@Home-Balance of State (BoS) program and to share that we have already placed nearly 200 households during the first few months of this collaboration!

MYTH: High-density and affordable housing will cause too much traffic. FACT: Affordable housing residents own fewer cars and drive less. Higher-density housing encourages nearby retail, walkability, and transit use. Mixed-use areas help manage traffic by reducing non-work trips. With more residents, local stores open, and transit becomes more viable, thriving at densities of 8-10 units per acre. Source: https://bit.ly/3NFR7dk

We are committed to second chances. As Housing Collaborative grew into what it is today, we witnessed the barriers that not only kept people from finding affordable housing, but also kept them from moving forward in life. Our goal is to use what we’ve learned about second-chance employment to encourage other employers to provide the same opportunities.

Voting on the $100 million bond is crucial to not only the city's housing crisis, but also Charlotte's quality of life. Want a breakdown of the funding allocation? Read more from Jason Puckett at WBTV. https://bit.ly/4eZX4xz

MYTH: High-density development strains public services and infrastructure. FACT: Compact development actually improves these. Higher-density housing requires fewer infrastructure networks than sprawl. This reduces costs, and in effect, the savings can lower expenses for new residents and support community fiscal stability. Infill development, or reusing previously developed land, taps into existing infrastructure and unused service capacity, saving money for both taxpayers and residents. It also promotes better access to public transit and local services, boosting economic activity and increasing retail sales. Source: https://bit.ly/3NFR7dk

Hurricane Helene has left many to find temporary housing in and around Charlotte. Individuals and organizations all over NC are offering shelter for those displaced by the storm. Desiree Mathurin writes about this and provides resources in a recent story for The Charlotte Observer. Read here: https://bit.ly/3Nv5Vv7

Say hello to Nate! He has lived in his home for over a month. He wanted to say "thank you" to all the people involved with his placement. He is appreciative of the welcome package and grateful for all the help received from Housing Collab. Enjoy your place! 🏡

We recently visited Adam, who has resided in his apartment for a few weeks now. He is "very happy" with his new place and thanked us with a big smile. Adam is grateful for our team member Nicole and for the assistance & support offered by Housing Collaborative. Good luck and welcome home, Adam! 🏠

Our leadership team and board of directors use their diverse skillsets and experience to guide and serve. Board Chair Erin Barbee is the Chief Strategy Officer at DreamKey Partners, another member of the A Home For All initiative. Thank you, Erin, for all you do to improve access to affordable housing in Charlotte.

THIS IS INCREDIBLE. Our team was able to complete 245 housing placements in Q3, securing homes for 498 people between July and September. We are so grateful for the support of partners and donors who help make this possible. 🤍 Visit bit.ly/HousingCollab to learn more about our work.