Greensboro Needs 30,000 Homes In The Next Five Years

Originally aired July 21, 2024

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

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…

At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), our mission is to ensure every neighbor has a safe and stable home. However, as winter temperatures drop, the local network of support services is facing an unprecedented strain. A recent report from FOX8 highlights a sobering reality: funding challenges are forcing essential nonprofits to scale back or shut…

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…

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….