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2023 Annual Breakfast Gives Reason to Be “Beyond Hopeful”
Coming off the latest in a string of eventful seasons for housing in the Durham, Housing for New Hope held our Annual Breakfast event on June 13, highlighting the work we continue to do to expand housing and integrate our marginalized neighbors back into the community. Board member Erica Maddox began the event with […]
Housing for New Hope Shares Results of 2023 Durham Point-in-Time Count
Durham, N.C., May 1, 2023 – On January 25, 2023, Housing for New Hope led the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count to assess the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in Durham County. The results of the PIT Count will be made public during a media event on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 1:00 pm at […]
Client Stories: Katoshi Overcomes a Workplace Injury
We met Katoshi and were immediately taken in by her generous and happy spirit, sharing a smile and a laugh that spreads from ear to ear. After suffering an injury working in a facility to take care of the elderly, Katoshi found herself unable to remain in her home. Housing for New Hope was able […]
2022 Annual Report
Thank you, Durham! In 2022, the Greater Durham community responded to a large increase in rents and economic instability with support of all kinds, donating time, cash, and resources. With the help of the community, HNH has been able to locate housing for people in need, distribute blankets and hygienic goods to unsheltered neighbors, and […]
Exec Director Russell Pierce Talks of HNH’s Unique Focus
In his third year of service to Housing for New Hope, Executive Director Russell Pierce has been the subject of two profiles highlighting his lifelong mission and the longstanding efforts of Housing for New Hope in the greater Durham area. In August, the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business ran an alumni profile […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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