Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Supportive Housing Communities
\nLegal Name (if Different): N\/A
\nAlso Known As: N\/A
\nMailing Address: 601 E. 5th St. Suite 255
\nCity: Charlotte
\nState: NC
\nPostal Code: 28202
\nMain Phone: (704) 248-3793
\nMain Fax: (704) 248-3789
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/supportivehousingcommunities.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 58-2067479
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/28\/2025
\nRequested Amount: 10000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Keeping Families Together
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Our mission at Supportive Housing Communities (SHC) is to provide affordable housing to alleviate homelessness and human suffering. We specifically serve the chronically homeless \u2013 which describes individuals who have experienced homelessness for over a year and are diagnosed with at least one disabling condition, such as alcoholism, mental illness, or a chronic disease \u2013 by providing a full continuum of financial support (so they can afford a place to live) alongside supportive services (so they can achieve stability).<\/p>\n
We request support for our Keeping Families Together (KFT) program, through which SHC partners with Mecklenburg County Child Protective Services (CPS) to assist families at risk of losing their children due to housing instability. Housing instability is a leading contributor to family separations and children entering the foster care system \u2013 and children who enter foster care face significant trauma, disrupted education, developmental delays, and long-term emotional and psychological challenges.<\/p>\n
Through KFT, we provide 50 families per year who have open CPS cases with housing assistance, case management, and life skills training with the goal of keeping family units intact and children in school. We provide placement support, lease management, and financial assistance so families can access and afford housing.\u202fFamilies contribute up to 30% of their income toward rent and we cover the rest using government contracts. Dedicated case managers work with each family to set goals, provide ongoing support, and connect them to resources such as mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and employment assistance. We offer group and one-on-one training on financial literacy, parenting strategies, maintain a tidy home, paying bills, and other skills that contribute to long-term self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n
Our program is designed to prevent the trauma of family separation, disrupt cycles of housing instability, and equip children with the resources to climb out of poverty and build healthy lives.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 2450602<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Mecklenburg County ($1,561,832), Rental income ($150,000), Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation ($50,000), Publix Charities ($6,500). Potential: Duke Endowment ($600,000)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: While we are requesting one year of support from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation, our Keeping Families Together program is ongoing. New
\nGeographical Area Served: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
\nAge Group To Be Served: 0-54<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Kristina
\nContact Last Name: Aquilone
\nContact Title: Director of Development
\nContact Phone: (704) 248-3793
\nContact Email: kristina@aplacetoliveagain.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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