Housing for New Hope

We are honored to welcome James Speed to the Unlocking Doors Initiative (UDI). A Durham native and NCCU graduate, James joined UDI on July 15, 2024, and has already made a meaningful impact by helping a three-generation family move into their new home. James was introduced to UDI through the Coordinated Entry of Durham, where he connected with Courtney Surles, HNH's Housing Partnership Specialist. Courtney then introduced James to Tanya, the Housing Manager at Families Moving Forward, who identified a family that was a perfect match for available housing. At the recent Landlord Appreciation Event, James shared that working with UDI allows him to do good for his community while also succeeding as a landlord. He attributes his decision to join UDI to the dedication and support of partners like Courtney and Tanya, whose collaboration made this success possible. A special thank you to James for his dedication and passion for helping families find a place they can call home! #ThankYouJames #UnlockingDoorsInitiative #CommunityImpact #HousingForAll #MakingADifference

Please join us on September 10th as we celebrate the success of the Unlocking Doors Initiative and recognize landlords who have partnered with UDI to expand affordable housing opportunities in Durham. This three-year landlord engagement program is led by Housing for New Hope in partnership with Alliance Health, Families Moving Forward, Life Skills Foundation, Project Access, and Urban Ministries of Durham. We are actively seeking landlord partners with Fair Market Rent units in Durham to support our efforts. Please RSVP here https://lnkd.in/emK-Q7hs to join us at 9:30am on September 10th and learn more about partnering with us to help address housing and homelessness in our community.

Protect What’s Important to You! Have you taken steps this month to protect and provide for what matters most? Drafting a will is important and easy to do: Make a list of assets – bank and retirement accounts, insurance, real property. Decide what’s important to you – family, friends, community, those less fortunate. Find free online forms, print, fill out, and sign in front of a notary. Keep the documents in a safe place. Whether you are 18 or 80, you need a will and the peace of mind that comes with planning for the future. Make a plan, write a will, and protect what matters most to you. Contact HNH at giving@housingfornewhope.org to learn more about planned giving options and how you can leave a legacy of housing and hope. #estateplanning #beneficiaries #legacyplanning #willsandtrusts #futureplans #protectmore #willsandtrusts #inheritance #charity #wills

At Housing for New Hope, we understand the impact of partnerships on the work we do. We recently partnered with Durham’s Community Paramedics to bring medical services to Andover Apartments, one of our supportive housing communities. Captain Helen Tripp provided basic medical services for a few of the residents, including “Nikki” who was appreciative and said she felt better afterward. She also said the visit encouraged her to go see a doctor. Community Paramedics are experienced, specially trained paramedics with at least five years of experience with Durham County EMS. They function in a non-emergency capacity, receive extra training to serve more vulnerable populations, and are just one example of the way HNH works with community partners to offer services to our participants. #HousingForNewHope #CommunityPartnerships #SupportiveHousing #MedicalServices #DurhamCommunity #UnlockingDoors #EndHomelessness

Housing for New Hope and Mayor Leonardo Williams are hosting a Landlord Appreciation Event to recognize landlords who have partnered with the Unlocking Doors Initiative to expand affordable housing opportunities in Durham. Join us to learn more about the impact of the Unlocking Doors Initiative, which seeks to identify new landlords for various agencies dedicated to ending homelessness by offering housing assistance to families and individuals in need. Please RSVP here https://lnkd.in/emK-Q7hs to join us on September 10th and learn more about partnering with us to help address housing and homelessness in our community. #LandlordAppreciation #UnlockingDoors #AffordableHousing #EndHomelessness #HousingForAll #DurhamCommunity #DurhamApartments #Events

For 30 years, The Forest at Duke has been a leader in social responsibility and outreach. They play an active role in enriching lives in Durham, searching for ways to be involved in our community and give back. We are exceedingly grateful to The Forest at Duke for the generous grant they provided this year in support of the work we do at Housing for New Hope – connecting our most vulnerable neighbors to housing and hope. #Gratitude #GiveBack #CommunityOutreach #DurhamNC #HousingAndHope

On August 1st, we celebrated with the “Smith” family, a single-mother, grandmother, and special-needs daughter, as they moved into their new home. This three-generation family now has a place to call home thanks to the Unlocking Doors Initiative, partner agency Families Moving Forward, and a new landlord partner, James Speed. The Unlocking Doors Initiative identifies new landlords for multiple agencies that are committed to ending homelessness by providing housing assistance to families and individuals in need. Through partnerships with dedicated landlords like Mr. Speed, we continue to expand affordable housing opportunities for Durham residents exiting homelessness. Together, we're helping families like the “Smiths” find stability and security in a place they can call home. To learn more about UDI and how to become a partner, please visit https://lnkd.in/dg3r5cYJ #EndingHomelessness #UnlockingDoors #AffordableHousing #DurhamCommunity #FamiliesMovingForward #HousingForAll #CommunityPartners #DurhamLandlords

To address the August heat, Housing for New Hope’s Street Outreach team does its best to help our unsheltered neighbors in Durham stay safe and healthy. Serving approximately 60 Durham encampments per month, the team works to ensure continuous support and care by… - Distributing water to combat dehydration - Sharing info about heat advisories and cooling stations - Conducting wellness checks and connecting with medical services when needed People experiencing homelessness need your help, too! Please consider purchasing sunscreen and bug spray through our Amazon Shopping List: https://lnkd.in/ecCR2KvS Together, we can help our unsheltered neighbors beat the heat and stay safe! #HousingAndHope #BeatTheHeat #CommunityAdvocacy #StayHydrated #WellnessChecks

Did you know…August is National “Make-A-Will” Month August is an excellent time to evaluate your long-term financial goals and make plans for the future. Every family, regardless of wealth, should have a will in place, but only about 30% of Americans say they have one. Wills do more than handle financial assets – they outline important healthcare decisions, what happens to your bank accounts, cars, and social media accounts, and guidance, in the event of an emergency, on how and who should care for minor children. It's easy to remember Housing for New Hope in your will and/or select us as beneficiary on insurance or retirement accounts, and it’s not an all or nothing scenario. For example, you can leave 75% of your life insurance policy to your sister and the remaining 25% to HNH. #estateplanning #bequests #livingwill #planprotectpreserve

Last Monday, we were notified that one of Durham’s largest and most well-established encampments, home to 12+ individuals, was in violation of trespassing on a new construction site. Many of these individuals, some disabled or elderly, have been at this location for two or three years without issue and now had to move in just a matter of days…and it was HOT! Engagement Specialist Jennette and Street Outreach Intern Dalya went above and beyond all week last week establishing trust and rapport with these encampment residents, some not previously willing to talk with us. They brought water, ice, and bug spray, discussed plans to move, and diligently and respectfully communicated, even when tensions were high. The residents chose new locations, and in this sweltering heat, Jennette and Dayla helped them move. Over the years we have made efforts to engage with this group. Now, we have four of the 12 officially enrolled and at least four more interested in working with us. We are still building rapport with the rest who are now talking with us. We are pleased to report that all residents have moved. One person was able to move into one of our supportive housing communities. Another we connected with a Care Coordinator at Alliance Health and completed a Permanent Supportive Housing referral. We will continue to support the others until they are ready to take their next best step towards housing.