Greensboro Housing
Coalition receives $25,000 grant from
the Community Foundation of Greater
Greensboro
"The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro has
awarded Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC) a $25,000 grant. This grant is a partial match to The Kresge
Foundation’s $125,000 grant that was awarded in July, 2015.
GHC is an advocate for safe, fair and affordable housing
for low and moderate income people in Greensboro. The Kresge Foundation
partnered with just five non-profits nationwide in December, 2012, to address
environmental and housing challenges such as asthma-triggering allergens, fire
hazards, substandard insulation, weatherization, structural problems, and
neighborhood nuisances such as abandoned buildings. GHC was one of the five non-profit that was
picked by the Kresge Foundation. Kresge
recognized the importance of GHC’s work in Greensboro and added an additional
$125,000 to continue GHC’s effort.
Greensboro Housing Coalition has now undertaken the task
of matching Kresge’s $125,000 by July,
2016. “The matching funds will help us serve more people in the community,
stated executive director, Brett Byerly.
“GHC and our partners know how crucial this work is in the health of
children and families,” Byerly continued, “mold, pests, lead paint and other
safety hazards put children at risk everyday here in Greensboro. The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
has taken the lead in matching funding and we hope that other folks will
realize the importance of our “Healthy Homes” work.”
Many low income tenants do not realize their rights or
don’t know how to advocate for themselves when they are living in substandard
housing. Part of GHC’s mission is
educate both the tenant and the landlord on both parties’ rights and
responsibilities. GHC’s Healthy Homes
Team are headed by a Public Health Educator, the entire team is committed to
the holistic needs of the children and familes of our community. To learn more about GHC or to donate to the
matching funds visit: www.greensborohousingcoalition.com"
- A Press Release
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