A Home for All

A Home For All is a community-wide effort to address homelessness and housing instability in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. The initiative focuses on ensuring homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring. Housing Collaborative was selected to engage, incentivize, and support housing provider partners. Our goal is to secure access to at least 600 new affordable housing units during the first two years of the program.

One aspect of the A Home For All initiative is to make more affordable housing units available through the recruitment and retention of new and existing property providers. The pilot offers property providers a set of incentives to accept tenants who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, along with giving property providers the ability to engage with dedicated staff who specialize in outreach and relationship management. Housing Collaborative will lead efforts to increase access to affordable housing opportunities in Mecklenburg County by launching a large-scale campaign to recruit more property providers through a combination of recruitment and retention incentives. These incentives include, but are not limited to lease signing and renewal bonuses and targeted support if unpaid rent or unit damages occur.

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Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH)

The NOAH Rental Subsidy Program provides opportunities for households with extremely low incomes to live in high-quality rental housing preserved through local Housing Impact Fund investments. Housing Collaborative places households in a subset of NOAH units and administers rental assistance that bridges the gap between what the residents can afford and the asking rents. Currently, Housing Collaborative helps inspect, fill, and administer rental assistance for 280 set-aside units across 11 NOAH properties located throughout Mecklenburg County.

Meg M., Community Manager 

I’ve had the privilege of working with Housing Collaborative, a truly comprehensive support network for housing solutions, for the last three years. Not only does this organization connect residents with safe and affordable housing options, but they also provide invaluable assistance in recruiting additional support services and overseeing program administration. Their holistic approach ensures that each person receives the resources they need to build a stable foundation. The kindness and compassion of the staff make a real difference in every interaction. Housing Collaborative’s dedication to both the individuals they serve, and the broader community is inspiring and impactful!

Sharon A., NOAH resident

Our experience with Housing Collab has been truly life-changing and blessed. We went through so much while living in a condemned apartment, feeling hopeless at times. But now, the house we’re in finally feels like a home—a place where we can truly feel comfortable, safe, and at peace. It’s more than just a home; it’s a blessing beyond words. Since Housing Collab stepped in, they have made a real, lasting change in our lives, and we are forever grateful for their kindness, support, and generosity. Thank you for giving us not just a house, but a place where we can truly live and thrive.

Displacement/Rehousing

Crisis Assistance Ministry partners with Housing Collaborative to rehouse households through tailored housing location. Housing Collaborative provides intensive housing location assistance for households impacted by mass displacement events. To date, Housing Collaborative has helped rehouse over 160 households displaced by natural disasters, hotel closures, and property ownership changes.

Carolyn T., Resident

Ms. Carolyn said that working with Housing Collab and Ms. Beverly was “great” and she “loves her (Ms. Beverly) to death.” She has been in her new home for almost 2 months. Ms. Carolyn said, “They (Housing Collab) get things done” and Ms. Beverly is “very good.”

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