about US
History
Community Housing Solutions' mission is to make Guilford County homes warmer, drier and safer by providing repairs and ownership opportunities to low-income homeowners.
Community Housing Solutions, (CHS) was originally formed in 2002 - under the name Housing Greensboro - through a partnership between the Center to Create Housing Opportunities, Greensboro Housing Coalition, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro and the City of Greensboro. This occurred after a Housing Summit earlier that year in which a gap in housing services was identified to address substandard housing conditions. The organization was launched as an independent nonprofit in 2007 as it began to expand its staff and capabilities with a continued strong partnership with Habitat. The organization changed its name to Community Housing Solutions in 2013 to better reflect the work and to not have a name that confused homeowners, volunteers or donors with other organizations in Greensboro. Community Housing Solutions is supported by local community volunteers who work alongside skilled construction staff throughout the year. We are funded by individuals, businesses, faith and civic organizations, local foundations, city and state government programs.
Core values and purpose
Community Housing Solutions carries out its mission with the values of compassion, discernment, and integrity at the core of every service provided. Programs have a focused purpose towards resourcefulness, community, quality, knowledge, team, and ability to empower others.
Staff
Board of Directors
Financials
CHS utilizes qualified staff, approved sub-contractors, and volunteers from the community to accomplish the repairs. CHS construction staff oversees the work of community volunteers from retiree groups, faith organizations, businesses, civic organizations, and college student groups. Required permits and inspections are completed by the City of Greensboro, the City of High Point and Guilford County.
Funding for repairs comes primarily from:
- Charitable contributions or grants
- Government agencies
- Individual donations
- Donated materials and donated professional services
- Homeowner payments (loans)
These funds cover the costs of materials, supplies, any necessary subcontractor costs, CHS’ construction staff labor, and program administration.
Community Housing Solutions has developed partnerships with other non-profit organizations from the community to leverage additional services and resources. We maintain a list of reliable and reasonably priced subcontractors and materials suppliers. We annually refresh this list following guidelines set forth in the CHS Procurement and Disbursement Policy.
Faqs
Who is Community Housing Solutions?
Community Housing Solutions is a nonprofit construction company that serves Guilford County, making homes warmer, drier and safer for low-income homeowners. With a skilled construction staff and volunteer groups from the community, we work with homeowners who fall below specific income levels to make needed repairs and accessibility modifications, making their homes warmer, drier and safer.
What Type of Repairs Does CHS Provide?
The scope of repairs may include but are not limited to: roofs, plumbing, floors, energy efficiency repairs, accessibility modifications, electrical hazards, and code violations. Work that is cosmetic or optional in nature does not fall within the scope of the program. We focus on repair issues which make a home warmer, drier, and safer, and have served over 1900 homes since our inception.
How Do I Know if I Qualify for A Repair?
We have a prequalification worksheet on our website. Fill out this questionnaire to see if you might qualify for our services.
I Have an Emergency Repair Need. What Should I Do?
Please call the CHS office at 336-676-6986. Emergencies include: no hot water, no heat (in cold weather), need for access ramp due to recent surgery or fall.
If I Qualify for A Repair, how Much Would I Have to Pay?
CHS’s Home Repair program is a highly discounted program, NOT a free home repair program. In most cases, homeowners are responsible for paying a small percentage of the discounted repair costs based on income.
What Is the Aging Gracefully Program?
Aging Gracefully is a program that provides healthcare training and education along with home repairs and accessibility modifications. This program allows seniors – age 60+ - to live in and move through their homes safely, ultimately allowing them to stay in their homes longer. Aging Gracefully - a partnership between Cone Health and CHS – includes home visits from a Cone Health Registered Nurse and Occupational Therapist and home repairs provided by CHS.
My Loved One Needs a Home Repair. What Should I Do?
Your loved one should start with our Eligibility Questionnaire. From there, you will be contacted by our office staff for further instructions. If you have questions, please call the CHS office at 336-676-6986.
What Is Your Home Buying Program?
CHS is building new homes in Greensboro and High Point. These quality-built and affordable three-bedroom, two-bath homes feature energy efficient systems, new appliances, and close proximity to neighborhood parks. Potential buyers must meet the requirements for this program including occupying the home after purchase and having a household income below 80% of the area median income for Guilford County. For more information, please contact Housing Consultants Group at 336-553-0946.
Do You Need Volunteers?
CHS welcomes volunteer groups. You may read more about this here. We also have a group of weekday volunteers to work alongside our skilled construction staff on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of each week. For more information on these volunteer opportunities, please contact the CHS office at 336-676-6986.
How Is the Work of CHS Funded?
Funding for CHS repairs comes from a variety of sources including grants, government agencies, businesses, foundations, civic and faith organizations and individual donations. Please visit Our Funding page for more information.
What Kind of Impact Are You Making in Guilford County?
In 2024, Community Housing Solutions celebrated 20 years of making an impact in Guilford County. In 2024 alone, we repaired, 153 homes and invested $1.4 million into Guilford County.