Greensboro Needs 30,000 Homes In The Next Five Years

At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), we believe that every resident deserves a safe, stable place to call home. When that stability is threatened by unsafe living conditions and sudden displacement, our mission to advocate for and support our community becomes more critical than ever. We are currently working closely with the City of Greensboro…

Originally aired July 30, 2024

At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), we see every day that homelessness is not a monolithic issue. The path that leads a family to our door is often very different from the path of a young person. A recent report from Covenant House and the University of California, Berkeley, highlights a critical truth: we are…

Should air conditioning be considered a required part of rental housing? According to WCNC, one North Carolina lawmaker says yes, and we couldn’t agree more. Rep. Tracy Clark (D-Guilford County) has introduced House Bill 879, a legislative proposal to mandate air conditioning in all rental units across the state. This bill highlights the growing recognition of…

The homelessness crisis in the Piedmont Triad is a challenge that demands urgent attention. According to a recent article from MyFOX8, homelessness in Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem continues to grow, driven by a lack of affordable housing and access to supportive services. Local leaders, nonprofits, and community groups are stepping up to tackle the…

The Greensboro City Council recently made a significant decision about how to handle the environmental contamination at Bingham Park, as detailed in an article by the Greensboro News & Record. After much deliberation, the council voted in October 2024, 6-2 to adopt a “cap-and-cover” approach rather than undertaking a full cleanup of the site. While this…