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!

Thank you, Wells Fargo, for a grant that helps us carry our mission and work forward. “We are proud to support Housing Collaborative in their efforts to provide housing services to those who need it most in Charlotte,” said Rodrick Banks, Senior Community Relations Lead for Wells Fargo. “As the Bank of Doing, Wells Fargo takes action to create meaningful progress for customers and communities.”

Sabrina is originally from Mississippi and has resided in her new apartment since August 1st! She said that meeting Beverly, with Housing Collaborative, was nothing short of a "blessing". She and her children were homeless and in and out of hotels for three years. Although the children are now teenagers, “and I don’t have much time to spend with them. I am grateful to get the time I have. My 17-year-old son has never had his own room and since moving here, he doesn’t desire to hang out anymore.” She told Ms. Beverly that she didn’t want to be in a loud/rough area, so Ms. Beverly worked with her, provided her places, and talked to her through her most stressful times. She said her prayers were answered. Not only is she in a great location, but her kids are also back in school and have doctor's appointments scheduled. Sabrina was also able to reconnect with her sister after 15 years and meet her nephew. Sabrina wanted us to know that this was the best gift since giving birth. She said that “sometimes you just need a little help” and Housing Collaborative was hers. She added, “you cannot move forward without having stable housing, and it’s hard to work when you are worried about where you are going to sleep and what you are going to eat.” Sabrina, again with tears in her eyes, wanted to thank Housing Collaborative and most importantly, she wanted us to know that Beverly said she was going to "get it done", and she did. She is slowly but surely getting her life back on track. When asked if she had any additional updates, she said, “I love it here.” Welcome home, Sabrina!

PLEASE VOTE IN FAVOR of the Housing Trust Fund on November 5! Read more about this increase in city funding will contribute to an increase in affordable housing and additional services that support the unsheltered in our community. Learn more about it via The Charlotte Observer https://lnkd.in/dgrr4D5E

Say hello to Nika, who manages The Stevenson at Brightwalk under S.L. Nusbaum! We saw her this past week and she said "thank you" for all that we do. She will remember us when more units are available! Partnerships like this are integral to being able to serve more folks with their housing needs. If you're connected to a multifamily development, please consider becoming a partner with us as we're in need of new housing opportunities in an ongoing capacity; there are more people in need of housing than units available.

This is incredible news, but there is still work to do! Let's keep going!

Hello, July impact! Last month Housing Collab was able to assist 66 households in securing housing across North Carolina. That's a total of 140 individuals, including 79 adults and 61 children! 👉 housingcollab.org

The City of Charlotte’s Corridors of Opportunity program and Housing & Neighborhood Services department are excited to offer the Lowe’s National Night Out Grant to eligible neighborhood organizations. Thanks to generous funding from Lowe's Companies, Inc., neighborhood organizations can receive up to $400 in reimbursement for expenses related to National Night Out (NNO). This grant is available now through Aug. 5, 2024, or until funds are depleted—whichever comes first. To be eligible for the grant, your neighborhood must be located in one of the six Corridors of Opportunity: cltgov.me/corridors-map. Please be advised that NNO event addresses and start times may be shared with Lowe’s for their awareness of the neighborhoods they are supporting through this opportunity. Eligible neighborhoods can apply by visiting the Lowe’s National Night Out grant application page: cltgov.me/4c7cHRN. If you have questions, please feel free to contact nichelle.wilson@charlottenc.gov. #NationalNightOut #CorridorsOfOpportunity #NeighborhoodGrant

We just stopped by to drop off a care package to Edward yesterday! He has resided in his home for nearly a month now! He said that he was first at the Salvation Army, then went to transitional housing before securing his current home. He worked with Te'ana at HC, who he appreciated greatly, but at first, he was not happy about the options that were given to him. They continued to work together to find him the perfect home within a senior living community. Edward was a man of few words, but he wanted us to know that he is happy and content with his new living arrangements and wanted to thank everyone that was involved.

Moving from last (#50) on the list to #38 is INCREDIBLE. But there is still so much work to be done and creating more affordable housing is just one of the key factors in making this city better for ALL of it's neighbors. Read more... https://lnkd.in/ee4cNUR7