On October 2, 2016, Allison Stalberg of Yes! Weekly covered Greensboro’s Invest Health initiative: “Local researchers will focus on the effect of substandard housing on incidence of asthma. Research by the NC Department of Health Services found that nearly a third of children in North Carolina visited the ER or … Continued
On October 4, 2016, CHCS Director Stephen Sills penned a column for Yes! Weekly: “North Carolina is now the ninth most populous state in the country. Over the course of the last decade, the population growth has been twice that of the nation. The 12-county region of the Piedmont Triad … Continued
The UNCG Habitat for Humanity Chapter hosted a build event last Saturday, December 3rd. The build projects are essential pieces to the University as a whole. The work that Habitat does for these communities help to create trusting relationships between Greensboro communities and UNCG. The projects are not only beneficial … Continued
Trying to make sure everyone in our community has access to quality food is no small task. But a multidisciplinary approach may be the key for Guilford County. Dr. Marianne LeGreco is a faculty member in Communication Studies, and Dr. Stephen Sills in Sociology, but their work with the Center … Continued
Shanna Reece from The Servant Center discusses the need for safe and affordable housing for veterans in Greensboro.
Dr. Maria Hanlin, with the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro, discusses the housing crisis in Greensboro and the need for an affordable housing bond.
Gene Brown with Community Housing Solutions discusses the community benefits of investing in safe homes for aging in place.
On November 10th, CHCS partnered with the UNCG Sociology Department as well as Tiny House GSO to host a movie screening of ‘Destiny’s Bridge’ as well as a tour of two tiny houses. On November 10th, CHCS partnered with the UNCG Sociology Department as well as Tiny House GSO to host … Continued
On November 10th, The Center for Housing and Community Studies, the UNCG Sociology Department, and Tiny House GSO will host a movie screening of “Destiny’s Bridge” and a tour of two tiny houses. The film will start at 7pm.
Mayor Nancy Vaughn discusses issues surrounding affordable housing in Greensboro.