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In the WinterDec2011 newsletter, read about the work of each program. Give others (and yourself) the gift of safe and affordable housing by using the information about foreclosure prevention, homeless programs, and healthy homes: click on the DONATE button. And call us with how many cards you would like to send to others this year ($5 minimum).
Green & Healthy makes $en$e. HousingSummit2012 on February 29 will be tremendous opportunity for inspiration, networking, and new partnerships. Shirley Franklin, CEO of Purpose Built Communities (www.purposebuiltcommunities.org) and former Mayor of Atlanta, will be the keynote speaker. Energy efficient healthy homes are a smart investment--for homeowners, neighborhoods, rental owners, public officials, lenders, and developers. Preventing housing deterioration helps educators and health care providers, homeless prevention groups and refugee advocates.
At Housing Summit 2012, Mayor Robbie Perkins will present awards to outstanding organizations for their contributions to Greensboro in the areas of Housing Our Neighbors, Building Healthy Homes, and Sustaining Neighborhoods. Nominate these heroes by January 31 using the application in AwardCriteria12.
Also at the Summit, three lucky participants will win prizes: a Sustainable Getaway Package at the PROXIMITY HOTEL, Spring Break at Carolina Grande Hotel at Myrtle Beach (courtesy of Daphne Nxumalo) and fine china and tableware from REPLACEMENTS LTD. Tickets are $2 and you must be present at the Summit to win.
The Green & Healthy traveled southeast Greensboro on October 6 to see what is working. Read the BusTourHandouts2 about BetterBuildings, Integrated Pest Management, and Lead Safe Housing--and the BIG plans for revitalizing the Cottage Grove neighborhood ( News-RecordBusTour ). Click HERE to see the video documentary from the 2010 bus tour. The 2011 bus tour video will be published soon!
ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! Planning to repair or paint a home built before 1978? Because many older homes have lead paint under the newer layers of paint, North Carolina has a new Renovation, Remodeling, and Painting Rule (RRP) that went into effect January 1, 2010. The basic requirements are 1) Warn occupants by giving the booklet “Renovate Right” (which you can download renovaterightbrochure) and posting signs to keep people out of the work area. 2) Contain the work area to keep dust from spreading in the home and surrounding neighborhood. 3) Don’t use machine sanders, heat guns, or torches. 4) Safely store and transport waste from the work area. 5) Clean the work area until no dust or residue remains. Workers must be certified to do this work in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities. To get certification training, visit http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/asbestos/healthaz.html for a list of approved training providers.
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Our Mission is to advocate for decent, affordable housing for low and moderate income people and those with special needs.
The Greensboro Housing Coalition is a referral, informational, and educational organization, assisting clients with a variety of housing problems. PLEASE CALL 336-691-9521 8:30-5:30 TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT:
- Finding emergency shelter, rental housing, or housing with support services.
- Avoiding eviction or foreclosure.
- Connecting those who have lost housing due to eviction or foreclosure to agencies who offer services and support.
- Finding legal help in cases of housing discrimination.
- Working with tenants to request and receive repairs from landlords.
- Finding sources for housing expenses in a crisis.
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