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…
Here at the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), we work every day with families struggling to find a safe and affordable place to call home. We see the human side of the housing crisis in every phone call and every intake form. Now, a new report, the North Carolina Housing Supply Gap Analysis, puts hard numbers…
Recent federal actions in Washington, D.C., to forcibly clear homeless encampments under threat of arrest set a chilling precedent. This approach, which punishes people for their poverty, runs counter to the compassionate, effective solutions we know are needed right here in Greensboro. Here at the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), our mission is rooted in a…
Across the country, states are taking bold steps to address the affordable housing crisis by encouraging or even mandating that cities allow for more diverse and dense housing options. This national trend offers important lessons for us here in Greensboro as we grapple with our own significant housing shortage. At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC),…
A new executive order aims to clear homeless encampments from city streets, raising urgent questions about the future of housing security and compassionate care, both nationally and right here in Guilford County. Here at the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), our work is grounded in the belief that safe, stable, and affordable housing is a fundamental…
Imagine living through North Carolina’s sweltering summers without air conditioning, only to find out that landlords aren’t legally required to provide it. For one tenant in Winston-Salem, this wasn’t just a hypothetical scenario; it was her reality. Learning that her landlord wasn’t obligated under state law to ensure HVAC access emphasized a broader issue affecting…
What would you do if your air conditioning went out during the sweltering summer months? For residents of the Cascades Grandview Apartments in Greensboro, that’s not a hypothetical question. According to MyFOX8, the central air conditioning unit serving over 200 residents has been out of commission for weeks, leaving tenants like April Mays struggling to cope….
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…
Did you know that poor housing conditions can profoundly impact health? One Greensboro community proved just how much of a difference collective action and advocacy can make. A recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article sheds light on the transformation of Avalon Trace apartments, once a hotspot for asthma-related emergencies, into a healthier, safer place under the new name,…
Originally aired July 21, 2024
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