Denver Gave People Without Housing $12,000. Here’s What Happened A Year Later

Originally aired on the “Good on Paper” podcast by The Atlantic

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…

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 March 21, 2025

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…

At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), our commitment to housing stability extends beyond renters to the dedicated homeowners who form the backbone of our neighborhoods. As property values and taxes fluctuate, many long-term residents on fixed or low incomes find it increasingly difficult to keep up with the rising costs of staying in their homes….