Support Our Work

Donate

Donations: Community Housing Solutions is able to make homes warmer, drier, and safer because of the generous support of donors, volunteers, and community partners. We are committed to being careful stewards of every gift. Eighty cents of every dollar donated goes directly to our programs. Through more than 10,000 hours of volunteer service each year and partnerships with local subcontractors when licensed professionals are needed, we maximize the impact of every contribution while reinvesting resources in our community.


Planned Giving: Planned gifts offer meaningful ways to support Community Housing Solutions while aligning with your personal financial and charitable goals. Options such as beneficiary designations, donor-advised funds, charitable trusts, retirement assets, and other giving vehicles can create a lasting impact for families in our community. These gifts help ensure CHS can continue making homes warmer, drier, and safer for years to come. Explore the giving options below to find the approach that is right for you.


Volunteer

Volunteer Waiver

CHS welcomes volunteer groups. Repairing homes through hands-on work not only benefits homeowners but also provides excellent team-building opportunities. Faith communities, corporate teams, civic organizations, colleges, and other groups join us to help with projects such as demolition, major repairs, accessibility ramp construction, roofing, and more. Group volunteer opportunities are available on weekdays and Saturdays.

 Volunteers must be at least 14 years old to participate. CHS provides gloves, safety equipment, and tools for volunteers. All volunteers must complete a waiver prior to participating in a volunteer project. For more information about volunteering, contact us, and a member of our team will be in touch.

All volunteers must complete a waiver before volunteering.

Ambassadors Luncheon

Last October, CHS held its annual 2025 Ambassadors Luncheon to celebrate the community that comes together to help fulfill the mission of making homes in Guilford County warmer, drier, and safer. This event, presented by Wells Fargo, had a central theme focusing on "What Does Home Mean to You?" The event featured videos and heartfelt stories from volunteers and homeowners illustrating the meaning of home. Watch

this video to see one such example. The 2026 annual event will take place on Thursday, October 8 at 11 :30 am at the Swarm Fieldhouse. Click here to be a sponsor for this event.

SPONSOR A REPAIR

Community Housing Solutions has a waiting list of income-qualified families in need of a home repair to make their homes warmer, drier, and safer. These needed repairs could not be accomplished without the financial and volunteer support of the Guilford County community each year through full or partial sponsorship of our work.


Community Housing Solutions works with employers, faith organizations, civic groups, trade associations, foundations, and colleges and universities to complete Adopt-a-Repair projects. This sponsorship helps to restore hope and dignity to individuals and families living in substandard housing conditions. If you or your group is interested in Adopt-a-Repair,  please  email us and someone will be in touch.

The Honor Card by William Mangum

CHS is pleased to have been selected to partner with William Mangum on his annual Honor Card campaign. William Mangum was encouraged to support the mission of CHS after we helped improve the home and quality of life of his friend James Canady. 


2026 Holiday Honor Card

The 2026 Holiday Honor Card is now available to order. Visit this site to place your order or for more information. https://www.thehonorcard.com/  You may also place an order for  Honor Cards that are customized with your logo by filling out this form.


How Honor Cards Work

For a minimum $5.00 donation, you can purchase an Honor Card to send to a family member, friend, or loved one. Inside will be a note that reads, “A gift has been given in your honor to Community Housing Solutions. “Honor cards are more than the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for person in your life. It’s a real and tangible way to support our mission and give back to your neighbors. Throughout this campaign, 100% of the proceeds raised through the Honor Card campaign will go directly to CHS.

About William Mangum
With an illustrious career that spans more than four decades, Mr. Mangum has earned his reputation as one of the foremost landscape artists of his time. Over the years, he’s added author and publisher to his resume, showcasing his talent with eight books, two films, and a one-person exhibition at the North Carolina Museum of History, along with Fortune 500 brand partnerships and keynote speaking engagements. While all of these accolades are impressive, Mr. Mangum is most interested in using his artistic abilities to help others. Since its inception 35 years ago, his Honor Card campaign has helped raise more than $10 million for local non-profits and agencies across North Carolina. In 2023, he selected CHS as the benefactor of his Honor Card campaign, helping CHS as we work to make Guilford County homes warmer, drier, and safer. Read more about the history of The Honor Card here.