TAKE ACTION
Imagine the possibilities! If every concerned citizen took action on the issue of housing, we would most definitely see more safe, affordable housing in Greensboro. How will you make a difference?
VOLUNTEER
One of the easist ways to make a difference is to volunteer. Call or visit one of the following organizations to learn about ways to support their efforts.
- Beloved Community Center
Terry Speed; 336.370.4330 - Grace Community Church
Sally Dixon; 336.379.1936 - Greensboro Urban Ministry
Gail Gore-Lewis or Marian Anita Johnson; 336.271.5959 - Habitat for Humanity;
Butch Sherrill; 336.275.4663 - Housing Greensboro
Jeff Kerrigan; 336.275.4663 - Housing Support Team
Mitch McGee; 336.3786161 X 1118 - The Salvation Army of Greensboro
Christy Hardy; 336.235.0349
JOIN THE GREENSBORO HOUSING COALITION
Click here to learn how you can become a member of GHC.
PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS
Two of the most exciting events at GHC are the Housing Summit and Healthy Homes Bus Tour. Please join us as we work towards safe, affordable housing in Greensboro! Click here to see a list of upcoming events.
REFER OTHERS TO THE GREENSBORO HOUSING COALITION
We all know of someone who has questions about housing. Let GHC help! Refer them to the Housing Hotline.
ADVOCATE
We all have the ability to be an advocate for safe, affordable housing. Follow the links below to learn how to create an effective message and where to contact local media outlets and elected representatives.
- Messaging and strategy
It is critical to keep housing issues at the forefront of public debate. The following materials are helpful tools when developing a message and strategy to advocate for safe, affordable housing.- NC Housing Coalition: Provides a Housing Communication Manual, which highlights ways to conduct a meaningful and successful public education initiative about affordable housing.
- National Alliance to End Homelessness: Access useful resources to help you tell others about the causes and solutions to homelessness, support policies and programs that target homelesness, and advocate for key legislation in Congress.
- Greensboro Housing Coalition: GHC has developed a PowerPoint presentation that will help GHC supporters spread the word about the programs and services of the organization.
- Media
Write an editorial, suggest a story, or participate in an interview to bring attention to housing issues in your community! Visit the Media Guide at the NC Justice Center to get contact information for local and national media outlets. - Elected officials
Help your legislators know how to best represent what is important to you and your community when making housing policy decisions. They want to hear from you! Get contact info here:
STAY INFORMED
- Federal Resources
- National Alliance to End Homelessness: Includes the Alliance’s Policy Guide, and an overview of federal legislation that affects various homeless populations, policy priorities, and legislative updates.
- NC Housing Coalition: Provides federal legislative agendas, and outlines the role non-profits can take in lobbying and advocacy.
- National Low Income Housing Coalition: Provides NLIHC’s Advocates’ Guide to Housing and Community Development Policy.
- North Carolina Resources
- NC Housing Coalition: Provides local and state legislative agendas, and highlights housing issues in North Carolina.
- North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness: Includes NCCEH’s Legislative Guide.
- Greensboro Resources
- City of Greensboro: Code of Ordinances
- City of Greensboro: Department of Housing & Community Development Department: Supports programs that encourage home ownership, neighborhood revitalization, lead safe housing, neighborhood economic development, historic preservation, and assistance to homeless residents.
- City of Greensboro: Fair Housing Division: Investigates complaints of discrimination in housing as outlined by the Fair Housing Ordinance which protects people from discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, gender, handicap, and family status.