Partners
The City of Durham is proud to be joined in this effort by the Durham Housing Authority (DHA), Durham County, affordable housing developers and local non-profit partner organizations. Forever Home, Durham is creating new, affordable housing opportunities, updating and preserving existing housing, and enhancing housing security for thousands of low-to-moderate income residents. Guiding this effort is the Affordable Housing Implementation Committee (AHIC), a volunteer group formed by the Durham City Council to advise the Community Development Department (CDD) on program investments and spending accountability. We thank all our community partners, along with the local voters and taxpayers who made this program possible, for their collaboration in building a better Durham.
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“We are happy to know that we are making an effort that our affordable housing options are available, even in the most expensive real estate in most people's cities. Downtown is for everybody.”
— Elaine O'Neal, Durham Mayor
Affordable Housing Implementation Committee (AHIC)
Affordable Housing Implementation Committee (AHIC) was appointed by City Council in 2021 and advises the Community Development Department on implementation of the Forever Home, Durham Affordable Housing Investment Plan. The volunteer committee provides briefings to the City Council every six months.
Durham Housing Authority (DHA) provides affordable and sustainable housing for diverse communities as funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Further support for the sufficiency of families is made possible with the help of intentional partnerships with City and County agencies. DHA is redeveloping properties according to the community-developed DHA Downtown and Neighborhood Plan.
CASA develops and manages housing for families, veterans, workforces and those living with disabilities at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Through providing housing, CASA supports the mental and physical wellbeing of the community, as well as their quality of life.
Community Empowerment Fund supports members striving to achieve employment, housing and financial and asset goals through education. Its person-centered approach anchors its pursuit to address racial wealth gaps within the Durham community.
dhic provides support for residents seeking secure and affordable options for desirable homes. By growing the economic prosperity of local communities, it provides homebuyers with reassured independence.
Durham County Department of Social Services supports children, families and adults with special assistance in-home, senior placement coordination, rental assistance, child protective services, foster care, Medicaid, food and nutrition services and much more.
Entry Point Durham helps people experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis. Its team connects community members with resources to help address the individuals’ housing needs, including referrals to shelters and housing programs.
Families Moving Forward helps families with children navigate the crisis of homelessness. By providing temporary housing, case management, skills education and connection to resources, families are able to work towards stability.
Habitat for Humanity supports the Durham community through the construction, rehabilitation and preservation of homes as well as advocating for relevant policies that will support people facing housing insecurity.
Housing for New Hope works to address housing insecurity in Durham through street outreach and case management with the support of collaborative partners that share in the fight of ending homelessness. Families and individuals receive rapid support with identifying an affordable and secure home as well as maintaining their housing.
Legal Aid of North Carolina is a nonprofit law firm that provides free services to low-income residents in the state to stop illegal evictions, save homes from foreclosure, fight against housing discrimination and much more with the goal of ensuring equal access to justice.
Project Access of Durham County expands the health care safety net to assure that low-income, uninsured persons are able to access timely, donated, specialty medical care. It also provides short-term housing and care management to homeless persons with acute or chronic medical issues who need connection to health care, housing and other services.
Reinvestment Partners works to influence policy, empower people and improve areas, with the goal of supporting healthy and fair communities. The organization prioritizes problems, like poverty and social injustice, through food, housing, community development and financial services.
Self Help Credit Union creates and protects ownership and economic opportunity for all people, with a focus on people of color, women, rural residents and low-wealth families. By providing responsible financial services and lending support to small businesses and nonprofits, Self-Help strengthens communities.
Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD) connects with the community to end homelessness and fights poverty by offering food, shelter, and a future to neighbors in need. UMD serves over 6,000 people through the community café, food pantry, clothing closet, and shelter. Each year hundreds of people end their homelessness through UMD.
Volunteers of America is a ministry of service dedicated to rebuilding people’s lives through programs supporting housing and healthcare. VOA works closely with veterans, at-risk youth, senior citizens, people with disabilities and people recovering from addictions.
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