Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville Interview
The homeownership rate in the United States between white and black is scandalous. In Charlottesville, 10% of African-Americans are considered wealthy. Compared to the rest, that number is seriously high. Being a homeowner directly plays a part in how wealthy a person is. And in Charlottesville, the gap is huge. Charlottesville is a deeply separated town. Ever since the 40s and 50s, neighborhoods in the city have been separated. Most neighborhoods are eighter white, black, or Latino. Wealth is directly tied to homeownership, and plenty of families are struggling to find a home in Charlottesville.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville works to build and rebuild homes and communities while fostering new pathways to safe, decent, and affordable housing.
Find out how Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville builds strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
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February 21, 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville is Fostering New Pathways To Safe, Decent, and Affordable Housing
#494 Great.com Talks With... Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville
The local housing crisis exacerbates the disparity between white, black, and Latino homeowners in Charlottesville. More people find themselves homeless than ever before in the United States. The need for affordable housing is a rallying call for the many organizations that want to provide people with an affordable place to live. In this episode, we talked with Dan Rosenweigh, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville.
They are a nonprofit organization committed to building, rebuilding, and enacting an affordable housing system across Greater Charlottesville. They partner with the local community to build new homes or rebuild and repurpose existing homes and make them more affordable.
Housing For Everyone
Affordable housing plays a key role in a strong and sustainable community. In a city of over 150,000 residents, Habitat for Humanity can only serve 2 out of 10 families who apply for their programs. That's why they're reaching far and wide to build 20 homes annually. Along with that, the organization has the "rebuilding" and "housing system development" programs, which help explore new ways to increase affordable housing in existing neighborhoods.
Listen to the whole interview to find out how Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville is increasing homeownership opportunities. They're a community-driven organization, and they rely on the support of volunteers and donations.
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