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We believe that health and wellbeing begin when people are safely and affordably housed and that everyone deserves a stable home. We work with local, state and federal partners to support creation of safe shelter and affordable home rental or ownership for all.

Funding Priorities
At-a-Glance

Want to know more? Find out more about Housing funding opportunities.

Take a minute to read a message from Sarah Grymes, Vice President – Housing, to find out what we are focusing on in 2024.

what we’re learning about housing

2021 Regional Housing Needs Assessment

Affordable housing needs in Western North Carolina are well-documented in the Regional Housing Needs Assessment commissioned by Dogwood and in other sources. This shortage is particularly acute for those who require permanent supportive housing and for seniors. In addition to working with partners to leverage multiple sources of expertise and funding to create new affordable housing, we are also helping groups of partners preserve and rebuild existing housing as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization. 

Care and Learning (CandL) Data on Early Care and Education

Equitable, high-quality early care and education start children on a solid path to becoming lifelong learners, leading to healthier lives as engaged, fulfilled adults. However, too many WNC families cannot access affordable care, a circumstance made more challenging by a shortage of teachers and the barriers they experience entering or remaining in the field.

Dogwood Health Trust is investing in early childhood education to ensure our region has the resources and sustainability to provide developmentally appropriate, affordable and accessible care and education so that all children in WNC enter kindergarten ready to learn.

In its latest commissioned study, Dogwood partnered with NC Child’s Care and Learning Initiative (CandL) to extend a statewide listening tour into 13 WNC counties and hear first-hand the concerns and needs of parents, caregivers and child care providers in those counties.

Join us for an informational webinar on September 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to hear a summary of those listening sessions. During the webinar, presenters will share their findings and offer a high-level analysis in addition to answering questions. Anyone is welcome to attend. Please register for the webinar.

Presenters

The CandL coalition seeks to model language justice and will offer simultaneous Spanish translation during this webinar.

how to apply

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meet the
housing team

Sarah Grymes

Vice President – Housing
[email protected]

Kaitlynn Lovelace

Associate – Housing
[email protected]

partner outcomes

partner stories

Spindale housing

partner stories

cappadocia

partner stories

Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust

In 2014, the City of Asheville commissioned a report to study the effects of gentrification in the East Riverside area. The report revealed rapid gentrification and displacement in the city, ripple effects of historic discriminatory policies such as redlining and urban renewal.

partner stories

Baptist Children’s Homes Of Clay County

Clay County is one of 30 communities served by Baptist Children’s Homes (BCH). In partnership with Clay County DSS, the Truett Baptist Association, Dogwood and more, BCH operates two foster homes in Clay County through their Cottage Home Care program. This program provides children with holistic care and services to meet their unique needs.

partner stories

BeLoved Asheville

BeLoved Asheville seeks to cultivate a transformational way of life rooted in community, creativity and equity. They bring together Black, Indigenous, Latinx, People of Color and people of low wealth to create innovative solutions to challenging problems.

partner stories

Crossnore School & Children’s Home

Because North Carolina has approximately 10,000 kids in foster care at any given time, organizations like Crossnore School & Children’s Home fill a critical need when it comes to the health and welfare of children and their families. A 100+ year child welfare organization, working with children and families that are at risk of entering the foster care system, in the system and those aging out of the foster care system.

partner stories

Eblen Charities

Located in Asheville and serving the counties of Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Transylvania and Madison, Eblen Charities assists families and individuals in the community during times of crisis and hardship in the areas of medical, financial and emergency need. The organization serves about 12,000 clients per year. A trusted partner, Eblen has been working with government agencies to serve the community for over 30 years.

partner stories

Fostering Hopes And H3 Collective

As foster care systems across WNC grapple with difficulties related to a shortage of foster parents, organizations like Fostering Hopes and H3 Collective (H3C) serve vulnerable children and young adults in the system. The core mission of H3C is reflected in “H3,” which represents Homes, Hope and Healing for youth in need. Meanwhile, Fostering Hopes focuses on educating the community about the realities of foster care and developing foster care programs to support families and children.

housing goals & objectives

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