ANCHOR Housing

06/05/2026

ANCHOR is excited to announce new team member George Redd IV as Director of Housing & Strategic Planning. George brings unmatched credentials in the affordable housing space, having previously helped 300+ families achieve safe, stable, and affordable housing. Please join us in welcoming George to ANCHOR!

06/01/2026

ANCHOR is deeply grateful to Twin City Development Foundation for their investment in our community's workforce. With this support, ANCHORWorks will continue creating meaningful workforce pathways in culinary, construction, and janitorial services for individuals working to rebuild and strengthen their lives through employment opportunities.

Learn more at https://www.anchornc.org/anchorworks

05/28/2026

May is Affordable Housing Month. Here's a snapshot of home values in Winston-Salem according to Redfin and Zillow. Although the median home price in Winston-Salem is 32% lower than the national average, owning a home is still well outside the reach of many of our neighbors. Per US census data, only 56% of Winston-Salem residents own their home, while 44% rent.

05/19/2026

Support veterans while enjoying a fun day of bowling! Veterans Helping Veterans Heal (a program of ANCHOR) invites teams of four to a bowling tournament on June 13 at Northside Lanes. Family-friendly, prizes for top teams. Contact David Miller at [email protected] or call 336-306-0614 for more information.

05/14/2026

As a Forsyth County Advisory Council member for the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, ANCHOR team member Hasani Mitchell joined the Trust’s recent tour of the Equal Justice Initiative Legacy Sites in Montgomery, Alabama. ANCHOR agrees with the philosophy beautifully expressed here by Dr. Laura Gerald, President of Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.

We must resist and call out untrue narratives, particularly those impacting historically marginalized people. This is a critical step in building a thriving community.

05/07/2026

Preserve • Produce • Protect — In Part 2 of this video series, ANCHOR Executive Director Laurie Ingram talks about the organization’s strategy, the importance of senior housing, the realities of gentrification, and an interesting multi-generational housing model that incorporates a daycare.

04/30/2026

Learn The 30% Rule in one minute! — Did you know that housing costs should not exceed 30% of your annual gross income? {🤔 Stops to do math 😲} That means someone earning $50,000/year could struggle to afford rent in our community. We need to make affordable housing a priority. Learn more at link in comments.

04/29/2026

Adults aged 65 and older now account for nearly one in five Americans and own about one-third of all U.S. homes, representing an enormous share of the nation’s housing wealth.

The so-called “silver tsunami” describes the wave of millions of homes expected to hit the market as older Americans increasingly decide to sell their properties. However, industry experts are noting that this “tsunami” isn’t landing where it’s needed most.

04/29/2026

You may be eligible for NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment if:

• You are a first-time home buyer (you haven't owned a home as your principal residence in the past three years) or a military veteran or are buying in a targeted census tract.
• You meet the income and sales price limits.
• You are purchasing a home in North Carolina.
• You occupy the home as your principal residence within 60 days of closing.
• Your credit score is 640 or higher.
• You are a legal resident of the United States.

If you are a first-time home buyer or military veteran, you may be eligible for $15,000 in down payment assistance with the NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/WpuY50YOzQ8

04/28/2026

Have you ever heard the term "AMI" (or "Area Median Income") and nodded your head like "Sure, I know what that is" (when you really didn't)? 🖐 This is a vital term in the world of affordable housing. Taking just a few minutes to understand it will help you grasp why the construction of market-rate housing doesn't adequately address the ongoing housing crisis.

Learn more at https://www.anchornc.org/post/understanding-area-median-income-ami-the-key-to-the-affordable-housing-crisis