Greensboro Needs 30,000 Homes In The Next Five Years

Every year, Guilford County takes an important step toward addressing homelessness by conducting the Point in Time (PIT) homeless count. Recently, county leaders and volunteers came together at Jamestown Presbyterian Church to perform the count, as highlighted in an article by ABC45. This effort isn’t just about statistics; it’s about understanding the true scope 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…

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

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…

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…