Housing Collaborative

10/26/2026

We're celebrating 16 years with Teresa on our team! Since joining Housing Collab in October 2010, she’s been a dedicated member of our team, helping connect individuals and families with housing opportunities and making a difference in our community.

As a Recruitment Specialist, Teresa brings a passion for helping others to her work every day, and we're grateful for her years of service, commitment to our mission, and the impact she's made along the way!

Get to know Teresa a little better with these Q&As:

🏡 What inspires you in your daily work?
The chance to others and make a difference every single day.

🏡What do you enjoy doing when you’re not clocked in?
I love walking my dog, shopping, and cooking.

🏡 Where's your favorite place to hang out around Charlotte?
I love exploring Charlotte's restaurant scene, including Kristy's Creole Kitchen and Stats, but I’m always up for trying somewhere new.

Please join us in congratulating Teresa on 16 years as a Housing Collaborator!

10/23/2026

We're halfway to our goal, and with your help, we can go even further!

Our mission is to make affordable housing easier to navigate and bringing that mission to life takes strong relationships with property providers, coordination with community partners, and individualized support to help more neighbors find a place to call home.

Every donation helps us continue this important work and reach more individuals and families in need of stable housing. Help us keep the momentum going and turn the key for more neighbors this fall. Make a gift today: https://turnthekey.funraise.org/

10/20/2026

We're excited to share that Housing Collaborative has received a grant from Ally Charitable Foundation!

This support will help us continue our mission of expanding access to affordable housing, connecting individuals and families with stable homes, and building stronger communities across Mecklenburg County.

We're grateful to Ally Charitable Foundation for believing in our mission and investing in the work that helps more people find a place to call home.

To learn more about their investment in Charlotte, visit: https://media.ally.com/2026-10-15-Ally-Charitable-Foundation-Invests-in-Economic-Mobility-Across-Detroit-and-Charlotte

10/09/2026

Access to stable housing can change the trajectory of a household, and September marked an important new chapter for 58 households across North Carolina.

Throughout the month, Housing Collaborative helped 142 individuals, including 62 adults and 80 children, secure housing. Our team also coordinated 169 inspections to help make these move-ins possible.

These outcomes reflect the ongoing collaboration between our team, property providers, and community partners working to expand access to housing across within our community.

We're grateful for the partnerships that make this work possible. Learn more about our services and how we're working to connect people with housing at bit.ly/hocowhatwedo.

10/02/2026

A key represents so much more than a way inside.

This fall during our Turn the Key campaign, we're setting out to help more individuals and families overcome the barriers standing between them and housing. Every contribution helps support the work that happens before someone gets the keys to their new home, from navigating available housing to removing financial barriers and coordinating the move-in process.

Help us Turn the Key for more of our neighbors. Make a gift today at bit.ly/hocogivenow.

09/30/2026

The latest One Number data offers an important look at homelessness across Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

As of August 31, 2,604 people across 2,081 households were experiencing homelessness in our community. While the data shows continued challenges, including more people entering homelessness than exiting, it also points to progress, with the median time it takes to move from homelessness into housing dropping significantly.

These numbers help us understand not only the scale of the need, but where continued collaboration, investment, and housing solutions can make a difference.

Read the full August One Number update from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation's Building Bridges Blog:

Since its inception in 2019 , the “One Number” has served as the primary benchmark for the number of people experiencing homelessness in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

09/18/2026

A new home brings comfort, stability, and a fresh start for the whole family.

We recently checked in with Kennedy after moving into her new home, and she shared that working with Elondra was a great experience, describing her as “very sweet” and expressing appreciation for the extra support she received, including a bed referral for her children.

“Thank you all for the Welcome Package. I really appreciate all of the help!” she said.

We’re grateful to be part of moments like these and to help families feel supported as they settle into their new homes.

09/14/2026

Throughout the month of August, members of our team were able to assist 33 households secure housing across the state of North Carolina.

That number represents a total of 76 individuals, including 40 adults and 36 children, who entered safe and stable housing during the month of August with help from our team.

We also worked to coordinate a total of 174 inspections, ensuring homes were safe and ready for families to move in!

09/11/2026

We recently caught up with Charlie and his wife, who have been in their new home for over a month now. For Charlie, having a place of their own has brought much-needed relief and the chance to focus on everything else falling into place.

“I really love my new place; I absolutely love it. This was a stress that I no longer have to worry about,” Charlie shared. “Working with Nicole was very, very good; she was able to help me out a lot.”

After previously living in a costly sober living home and then temporarily staying with family, Charlie said the biggest hurdle was simply getting started with deposits and move-in costs.

“I can maintain the rent; I just needed help getting started. I have been maintaining my same job as well for two years now. You guys don’t know how much you have helped. I am so grateful.”

There’s been even more to celebrate since the move: Charlie and his fiancée got married on July 6, celebrated with a reception later that month and were able to replace their car after it broke down during their move.

We’re so happy to see Charlie and his wife enjoying a home of their own and celebrating so many meaningful milestones together. Wishing them peace and happiness as they enjoy this new chapter!

09/10/2026

Help us celebrate two years with Aujia, one of our Housing Recruitment Specialists!

Aujia joined the team in September 2024, and we’re so grateful for the care, adaptability, and heart she brings to her work each day.

Get to know Aujia a little better:

🏠 What inspires you in your daily work?
The ability to help and how our help affects and changes the lives of the clients who actually want and appreciate it. Sometimes when we’re dropping off welcome bags, we get to see clients who are excited about their new homes and truly grateful to be in different situations; those moments really make my heart smile.

🏠 Favorite hobby?
I love performing private mini concerts at home with my toddler as my background dancer!

🏠 A skill you’d like to keep building?
Adaptability and the ability to pivot, along with critical thinking.

Happy two years, Aujia! We’re lucky to have you on the team!