News & Blogs
News & Record: Grab a hammer, because we have work to do
January 18, 2017
On February 26, 2016, Susan Ladd covered the Greensboro Housing Coalition’s 2016 Housing Summit for the News and Record: “More than 50 percent of renters are overburdened, meaning they pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing. “It’s a big problem to tackle, but we have many of the … Continued
Yes! Weekly: Researchers examine link between housing and health
January 18, 2017
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
Yes! Weekly: What’s driving the affordable housing deficit in Greensboro?
January 18, 2017
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
UNCG Habitat for Humanity Chapter: Build Event
December 7, 2016
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
Food for the greater community
November 22, 2016
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
#Yes4AffordableHousing – Veterans
November 14, 2016
Shanna Reece from The Servant Center discusses the need for safe and affordable housing for veterans in Greensboro.
#Yes4AffordableHousing – Habitat for Humanity
November 14, 2016
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.
#Yes4AffordableHousing – Aging In Place
November 14, 2016
Gene Brown with Community Housing Solutions discusses the community benefits of investing in safe homes for aging in place.