Greensboro Housing Coalition is an independent nonprofit membership organization (click 501c3 letter for our nonprofit status).GHC is governed by a Board of Directors.  As a coalition, GHC gives members like you the opportunity to work together to make a difference.  As an advocate, we work closely with local government and many community partners but maintain an independent voice at the table to speak for safe and affordable housing.

Our Mission To advocate for decent, affordable housing for low and moderate income people and those with special needs.

Our History Twenty years ago Greensboro Housing Coalition started with a small group of outspoken housing advocates whose ideas were often unwelcome intrusions into “business as usual” for local officials, developers and landlords. Today, these same people view GHC staff as respected housing experts. We have a “seat at the table” with policy makers, non-profits, and businesses working with housing issues. We have been able to engage with leaders in sensitive topics such as racial discrimination in housing opportunities, and the relationship between health and substandard housing.  The housing crisis, the economic crisis, and the interest in sustainability have created a wave of momentum for GHC’s influence.

What we do The Greensboro Housing Coalition is a referral, informational, and educational organization, assisting clients with a variety of housing problems, including:

* 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.

Our Vision To bring together housing and service providers to collaborate in identifying and addressing unmet housing needs in our community.

Our Strategy Our community needs a wide variety of housing opportunities, from emergency shelters to homeownership, with smooth access from one to the next. The Greensboro Housing Coalition provides the information, education, and cooperation that people need to climb the ladder — or to keep from falling off!

What People Say

Our community’s quality of life is much improved by Greensboro Housing Coalition. They are one of Greensboro Urban Ministry’s essential partners and together we are making a difference. -Mike Aiken, Director:Greensboro Urban Ministry

The work of Greensboro Housing Coalition is so very important to our community by helping those without resources to find decent housing. -Andy Scott, Director: City of Greensboro Housing and Community Development

The state of rental stock has never been better in our city.  Thanks to the Housing Coalition for a spectacular job. -Sandra Anderson Groat, Owner: Sandra Anderson Builders and Mayor Pro Tem of Greensboro

You can be part of Greensboro Housing Coalition.  Join today! As a membership organization, GHC invites you to join us in advocating for fair, safe, and affordable housing.  Click here for a membership form.

To learn more about the Greensboro Housing Coalition:

Read our annual reports:   GHCAnnualReport2009

GHCAnnualReport2008 GHCAnnualReport2007 GHCAnnualReport2006

Review our financial audits:  GHCaudit2009 GHCaudit2008 GHCaudit2007 GHCAudit2006