All posts of Mary Grimm

Steven’s Story: From a Tent to an Apartment

Steven experienced homelessness for almost four years and bounced around cities trying to find help. He applied for disability but the ongoing stress of being outside made it difficult to follow through with appointments and he was denied. Substance abuse and mental health issues added to the challenge. Our Street Outreach team started working with […]
1 year ago

2021 Annual Report

Dear Friends, Thank you for the support you have given to Housing for New Hope (HNH) throughout this year. Although, 2021 presented numerous challenges, with your help, HNH has been able to persevere and continues to make great strides towards our mission to end homelessness one valuable person at a time. Here are some awesome […]
1 year ago
David Photo

From Homeless to Hopeful: David’s Story

“One day someone I helped called me just to tell me he loved me. When I can use my story to help someone else, I’ve had a successful day. I’ve done my purpose.” – David David’s background does not reflect what many people would think of when they see a homeless person. David grew up […]
1 year ago
CBS17 3 degree guarantee check presentation

CBS17 3° Challenge Donates $2,100

Housing for New Hope received a $2,100 donation from CBS17 3° Guarantee Challenge! We are grateful to have been chosen for their February charity. Every night in February that they predicted the correct forecast within 3 degrees (plus or minus), they donated $50 to Housing for New Hope, with a matching donation from Michael & […]
1 year ago
Durham unarmed first responders pilot program

Durham Unarmed First Responders Pilot Program

As Durham city officials move forward with a pilot program that adds unarmed first responders, Housing for New Hope’s Executive Director, Russell Pierce, shared on ABC11 how this could benefit people experiencing homelessness. Watch the interview here. Pierce says, “Anything we can do to deal with a crisis in a moment and deescalate it, that […]
1 year ago
affordable housing in Durham

Affordable Housing in Durham

Housing for New Hope’s Executive Director, Russell Pierce, speaks about affordable housing in Durham on Spectrum News 1. Watch the interview and read the article here. Pierce says, “We believe everyone has a right to housing, and that affordable housing really does contribute to the building of a just society. One of the wonderful, rich […]
1 year ago
CBS17 3 Degree Challenge

CBS17 3° Guarantee

Every night during February, tune into CBS17 at 5 or 6 p.m. to see the Storm Team show how accurate their forecast was from the day before. If they get the forecast correct within 3 degrees (plus or minus), they donate $50 to Housing for New Hope, with a matching donation from Michael & Sons!
1 year ago
housing for new hope staff 30 years after founding

Celebrating 30 Years

In 1992, our founder Terry Allebaugh opened Phoenix House, a transitional shelter for men. He realized that many individuals exiting Durham’s emergency shelters were not successful in maintaining housing, and believed that supportive services were critical to ensure long-term housing success. Since then, Housing for New Hope has served thousands of people as they’ve moved […]
1 year ago
Mary who has been part of the HNH community since 2013

We Believe in the Power of Community

At Housing for New Hope, we see the impact of partnership each and every day. Partnerships with landlords, community agencies, healthcare providers, government agencies – and supporters like YOU – make our work not only possible, but truly impactful.   We’ve seen this kind of community impact in the life of Mary who has been […]
1 year ago
GSK Impact Awards

GSK IMPACT Awards Virtual Ceremony

GSK IMPACT Awards Virtual Ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 2, 11 am | Facebook Live Join us today as Housing for New Hope and 9 other Triangle region organizations receive GSK IMPACT awards. The GSK IMPACT Award winners are recognized for innovative and transformational programs that make our communities healthier. These local nonprofit organizations are improving education, […]
2 years ago
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