Greensboro Needs 30,000 Homes In The Next Five Years

Originally aired July 30, 2024

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…

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,…

For over two decades, the Greensboro Housing Coalition has been a vital advocate for fair, safe, and affordable housing. A recent video by ABC45 highlights the Coalition’s continued efforts to support low- and moderate-income residents facing housing challenges. With a strong focus on counseling, education, and advocacy, the Coalition aims to help individuals and families…

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…

Affordable housing is something every family deserves, but for many across North Carolina, rising rent costs have made it harder than ever to find a place to call home. That’s why North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is taking action. This week, Attorney General Jackson, joined by the U.S. Department of Justice and nine other…