@nchousing.org Executive Director @samuelgunter.bsky.social just announced a amazing partnership with the American Red Cross that will deploy more than $1 Million in housing counseling and assistance programming for foreclosure preventive and more. #nc #nchousing

Day 2 of the 2025 NC Affordable Housing Conference. Day 1 of the fed gov shutdown. What a time to be convening approximately 1500 practitioners throughout our housing ecosystem, so thankful to work with such brilliant people & even prouder to be at the NC Housing Coalition @nchousing.org #nc

Really appreciate the practical and incredibly tímely keynote by @jennyschuetz.bsky.social today, thank you so much for bringing your expertise to the 2025 NC Affordable Housing Conference. #nc #nchousing

This is not an overnight fix… legalizing ADUs wont give us 10k units overnight, it also won’t bring the rent down for low-income households for several years, so we must continue to subsidize housing & provide affordable options as the impacts of these reforms take root” @jennyschuetz.bsky.social

“In general we need to he honest about how long it may take to see the impacts of housing policy reforms” @jennyschuetz.bsky.social

“There is not one template that works for all states” @jennyschuetz.bsky.social

“We need to create systems for people unable to live in our communities now to have a voice as we try and allow for developments that make space for them” @jennyschuetz.bsky.social

“Effective housing capacity depends on what is currently built on, what zoning allows for, and what markets want to build “ @jennyschuetz.bsky.social

Kicking off the conference is our keynote @jennyschuetz.bsky.social discussing what policy reforms are needed to increase housing supply #nchousing

Resuming posting on BlueSky after a long break to fill folks in on the great conversations and highlights from the 2025 NC Affordable Housing Conference #nc #nchousing2025

Two flights, and a 2.5 hour van ride later, and this vacation officially begins. So tired, but so ready for this post travel day nap. 🎉

The lack of investment in housing and affordable housing development in both the Senate and House versions of the proposed FY 25-27 budget is extremely concerning. If there were ever a time to match dollars with stated concerns about our workforce, cost of living, and need, this is it. #ncpol #ncga

This week's highlights: 🔵Following the House budget at the NC General Assembly particularly concerned about funding for the Workforce Housing Loan Program (WHLP). 🔵Following the Federal Reconciliation process ☀️My first vacation in a while!

“We have to remember that the ways communities are built, roads laid out, is not an accident… thinking this is the way to be… remember this is NOT the way it has to be” Samuel Gunter, @samuelgunter.bsky.social @nchousing.org

“As we try & figure out how to make sure to make this work continue… we will have to continuously be rethinking how this work happens… on the other end of this we all will still try & figure out how to solve these issues for our communities” -Samuel Gunter @samuelgunter.bsky.social @nchousing.org

“Housing first doesn’t mean housing ONLY, it means housing is the first step, the first piece.” Dr.Latonya Agard, ED with NCCEH #ncpol

Kicking off Day 2 of Bringing it Home: Ending Homelessness in NC with a joint conversation with our Executive Director Samuel Gunter with NC Housing Coalition and Dr. Latonya Agard, Executive Director with the NC Coalition to End Homelessness #ncpol #nc @nchousing.org @samuelgunter.bsky.social

"As we know, if you jail, fine, or arrest somebody it does not address or solve homelessness." -Donald Whitehead, Jr., Executive Director for the National Coalition for the Homeless #ncpol #ncga #bringingithome2025

"We need a country that values housing" -Donald Whitehead, Jr. Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homelessness #ncpol #nc #bringingithome2025

“Housing is foundational to recovery in Western North Carolina” -Gov. Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social #ncpol #ncga #bringingithome2025

“As we focus on this work statewide we have to consider the immense need in Western North Carolina, where in an area already with high housing need - over 73,000 homes were destroyed”-Gov. Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social #ncpol #ncga #bringingithome2025

“When we’re tackling an issue like homelessness.. we need everyone at the table, and every tool in the toolbox” -Gov. Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social #ncga #bringingithome2025 #ncpol

"While there are efforts to cut red tape to build more housing... there is also efforts in the NCGA to make sleeping outside a crime.No one should have to sleep outside. It's a real problem..we need real solutions..." - Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social #ncpol #bringingithome2025

"Home is more than just a roof over our head... we must create more homeownership opportunities, access to affordable housing, and more for our communities" - Governor Josh Sein @ncgovernor.bsky.social #ncpol #ncga #BringingitHome2025

"This conference comes at a critical time because Homelessness is on the rise in North Carolina" - Governor Josh Stein #ncpol #ncga #bringingithome2025 @ncgovernor.bsky.social

Thankful to Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social for taking the time to speak this morning at Bringing it Home 2025: Ending Homelessness in NC #ncpol #ncga

Kicking off Day 1 of the Bringing it Home 2025: Ending Homelessness in North Carolina conference with strong, true words from Dr. Dev Sangvai - Secretary, NC Department of Health and Human Services "Housing is Healthcare". #bringingithome #nc #ncpol

On the docket this week: ✴️NC House resumes the appropriations process ✴️Bringing it Home 2025 Conference in Raleigh 📝Pouring through the bills that made crossover that we will continue tracking 📝Meeting and educating electeds on real solutions to homelessness and our housing crisis #ncpol #ncga #nc

Despite these logical arguments against this dangerous legislation - HB781 passes it’s third reading and is sent to the Senate #ncpol #ncga

Arguments against this dangerous bill have ranged from “this is an unfunded mandate” to “despite the intent this bill does criminalize homelessness” #ncpol #ncga

Arguments in favor of this dangerous bill have ranged from “folks want guidance on how to handle the homeless” and “the Supreme Court stated people don’t have the right to sleep on public property” #ncpol #ncga

H781 currently being debated on the floor #ncga #ncpol

HB781 Unauthorized Public Camping and Sleeping was the second bill discussed. Sponsor stated this serves as “guidance” for localities and not criminalization. No resources tied to the bill to address the root issue. Unfortunately, it has passed the rules committee. #ncpol #ncga

Back at it today kicking off the day with a packed agenda in the House Rules Committee #ncga #ncpol

Adding HB306, HB976, HB94 to this list as well. Major Updates: HB369 and HB765- Passed the Housing & Development Committee HB781 passed the State & Local Government Committee.

HB 781 mirrors many bills we have seen across the country that are inspired by the Cicero Institute's efforts to criminalize homelessness. #ncpol #ncga

Powerful testimonies by community members, veterans, and professionals at the State & Local Government Committee against HB781 Unauthorized Public Camping & Sleeping #ncpol #ncga

A lot of conversation about affordability and the housing crisis during the Housing & Development committee currently discussing HB765 #ncga #ncpol

During Crossover Week at the #ncga here are some of the bills we are keeping a close eye on - these are just a few: 🔵HB369 Parking Reform Bill 🔵HB765 Local Government Development Regulations Omnibus 🔵HB781 Unauthorized Public Camping & Sleeping 🔵HB627 - Regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units #ncpol

It’s Crossover Week! #NCGA

Busy week this week in many ways for the policy team at NCHC @nchousing.org 🔵 Policy & Advocacy Convening in WNC hosted by Dogwood 🔵 Regional Housing Convening in Atlanta with SEAP and other partners 🔵NCGA is back from spring recess and committees are in even full-er swing.

Here is what is on the docket this work week: ✴️ NC Senate budget analysis ✴️ Several bills in the Housing & Development Committee ✴️ AHCIA reintroduction ✴️ Continued NCGA Bill analysis ✴️ Preparing for continued discussions around land use, disaster recovery & housing appropriations

In dance news - looking forward to performing in the 2025 American Dance Festival's Made in NC show on June 18, 2025. Tickets open on April 29, support NC dance companies!

Today's moment of nerd joy has been created by Canva, which is releasing a version of "Canva Sheets" and my data heart is so happy. Just in time for budget and bill analysis season.

Recap of the last few weeks - Part 2 🔵NC Senate released their 439 pg budget 🔵 NC Housing Day 2025 was on 4/9! 100+ participated 🔵Cicero anti-homelessness bills appear in NC General Assembly 🔵 NC Governor released his budget proposal 🔵NCGA passed 1st Helene aid package of 2025 in March

Recap of the last few weeks -PART 1 🔵Attended NCRC Just Economy 2025 🔵Attended NLIHC Policy Forum 2025 & Hill Day 🔵Federal Government didn't shut down - CR passed 🔵AHCIA was re-introduced to 119th congress 🔵HUD website scraped 🔵2025 Gap Report shows 7.1 million affordable rental shortage in US

More than 100 advocates met with their state legislators yesterday for #NCHousingDay25!

Day 2 at the Just Economy 2025 Conference listening to Congresswoman Maxine Waters emphasize the importance of CDCs and CDFIs #justeconomy

Confernce #2 of the week is well underway, so glad to be representing the @nchousing.org at Just Economy 2025 @justeconomy.bsky.social #nc

Our Policy Team is in DC this week leading visits with NC's congressional delegation and representing NC at NLIHC's Housing Policy Forum and NCRC's Just Economy Conference! We'll share more about our DC visit throughout the next two weeks. @stephwcruz.bsky.social @annap93.bsky.social