Lotus Campaign

By strategically partnering with the private sector, Lotus Campaign’s model delivers housing in opportunity-rich neighborhoods with access to grocery stores, healthcare, employment opportunities, schools, and transportation. The landlords participating in Lotus are all located in areas that are: - 15% more walkable - Twice the employment density - 13% higher on the EPA’s smart location index When people live in communities that provide what they need to thrive, they don’t just move into housing; they stay housed.

Housing vouchers are designed to provide much-needed relief to individuals and families struggling with housing costs. But if they are such an effective tool, why are they so underutilized? Nationally, only 55% of these vouchers are successfully utilized, and North Carolina ranks second to last in successful voucher usage. Read the full article to learn more about the barriers and potential solutions to increasing successful voucher usage: https://lnkd.in/gHjV9Ug9

Tune in to “What We Learned from the Deepest Look at Homelessness in Decades” from The Ezra Klein Show, featuring Dr. Margot Kushel. This episode discusses the results of the Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative report from the University of California, San Francisco, which presents findings and insights from the largest study on homelessness in decades. Spoiler: Housing affordability is a leading driver of homelessness. Listen to this powerful discussion here: https://lnkd.in/gHgWSHSm

Join us for our inaugural Key Party! Be a part of a game-changing event celebrating Lotus Campaign’s innovative approach to unlocking stable housing for people experiencing homelessness. Mark Your Calendars: - Charlotte, NC: Friday, November 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. - Raleigh, NC: Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 1 p.m. Support our mission and help put keys to safe, stable housing in our neighbors‘ hands. Get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gbtKJaNd

I am so grateful for our amazing partners like Ginkgo Residential who say YES to being part of the solution to homelessness.

To create a lasting impact, you need early adopters who take a chance and pave the way. Ginkgo Residential was our very first housing partner in Charlotte, and our first partner in our recent expansion to a second market. Together, we’ve unlocked doors for over 350 residents in Charlotte and Raleigh. Learn more about our game-changing model: https://lnkd.in/es8SMdxc

Get your seats before we sell out! Lotus' Key Party is an event you won’t forget, emceed by the game-changing Dr. Margot Kushel. And it’s not just a great party—you’ll be supporting our mission and helping us put more keys in our neighbors’ hands. In just six years, we’ve facilitated housing for over 500 people—and we’re just getting started. Ready to be a game changer? Buy your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/gbtKJaNd

MYTH: Mental health is a leading driver of homelessness. FACT: While mental health can lead to homelessness for some, homelessness itself creates mental health challenges that being housed can reduce without treatment. In The California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness, Dr. Margot Kushel found that when you house people depression gets better, even without treatment.

Join us for our inaugural Key Party! Be a part of a game changing event celebrating Lotus Campaign’s innovative approach to unlocking stable housing for people experiencing homelessness. Mark Your Calendars: - Charlotte, NC: Friday, November 1, 2024 at 6 p.m. - Raleigh, NC: Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 1 p.m. Your attendance supports our mission and helps puts keys to safe, stable housing in our neighbors’ hands. Get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gbtKJaNd

What does it mean to be a game changer? At Lotus, we’re redefining how to tackle the “unsolvability” of homelessness. By bringing together the private, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors, we’re opening doors to market-rate, mixed-income housing—without relying on government funds. Through our partnership of unexpected allies, we’re pioneering a fresh approach to an age-old challenge. Curious about our progress? Explore our Impact Report to see the groundbreaking work we’ve accomplished this year! https://lnkd.in/erGnjzhw