CASA's Impact in the Community
Success Stories, News, and Special Events
2023 Fall Fundraiser Wrap Up
On September 21st at the historic Merrimon-Wynne House in downtown Raleigh, we were joined by 37 sponsors and 200 individuals from our community to create a night of support, awareness, and hope. We came together under the string lights and setting sun in downtown...
August Partner of the Month: the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust
Celebrate with us as we proudly introduce our esteemed Partner of the Month for August 2023, the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust! We are thrilled to acknowledge and commend their unwavering dedication to the cause of increasing affordable housing...
Housing Facts Every Resident Should Know— Stopping Homelessness in Raleigh, NC
Did you know? Data from the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index has found that the median home price has risen 30% over the past decade, doubling the average rise in American income nationwide. This, coupled with rising...
Housing Provides Stability: Fighting Homelessness in Raleigh, NC
For many in Raleigh, NC, "home" is nothing more than a distant dream. In 2022, Wake County counted over 1,500 people experiencing homelessness, 67% more than in 2021. Without access to stable housing, these people and their families are at risk of falling deeper into...
Exploring The Link: Food Insecurity And Homelessness
Did you know that several leading names in public service have determined that while food insecurity may not be a cause of homelessness, it can be an indicator of potential homelessness down the line. Understanding this link and creating preventative strategies are...
Perry Place- Honoring Congressman David Price
On 12/9/22, Perry Place was a busy site as the NCHFA honored Congressman David Price for his many years of service and support of affordable housing. CASA was thrilled to play host for this event just as we wrap up construction on this 48-unit community. Congressman...
CASA acquires historic apartment community in downtown Raleigh to preserve as affordable housing
(Raleigh, NC) CASA is pleased to announce its acquisition of an historic apartment community in downtown Raleigh. Grosvenor Gardens, located at 1101 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, was built in 1939 and include 62 studio and one-bedroom apartments at below market rents....
Veterans Day 2022
Veterans have alarmingly been overrepresented in the homeless population for many years. As reported by the Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), North Carolina has about 9,280 people experiencing homelessness on any given...
2022 Fall Fundraiser Reflections
After a two year break due to COVID-19, CASA returned to in-person events with our annual Fall Fundraiser gala in honor of our 30th anniversary. We are happy to report that we surpassed this year’s $150,000 fundraising goal and were able to raise $157,602 to support...
How You Can Help Contribute to Affordable Housing in Durham and Affordable Housing in Raleigh
At CASA, we aim to create dwellings for those with no permanent residence to call home. We serve those facing housing insecurities in the Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh areas by establishing homes and creating workforce housing and supportive housing for...
Fall Fundraiser: Reflecting on 9 years of events
The Fall Fundraiser is CASA’s largest fundraising event of the year in support of our mission to provide access to affordable housing across the Triangle. This year marks 9 years of hosting the Fall Fundraiser. The event was initially created by dedicated CASA...
How Affordable Housing Benefits Everyone
Affordable housing options are affecting the lives of millions of families around the nation. As inflation continues to rise, it’s more important now than ever before to help others secure stable housing for survival — especially ahead of the cooler fall and winter...
Perry Place July 2022 Update
Let the Framing Begin Framing is underway at Perry Place! As a reminder, this is a new 48-unit community straddling the border of Chapel Hill and Carrboro that will serve individuals and families earning less than 60% of the Area Median Income.The Chapel Hill side is...
Donor Spotlight: Catherine Currin
For Catherine Currin, you could say supporting CASA is a family tradition. Her mother, Sylvia Jurgensen, served as a CASA board member for several years, and Catherine decided to follow in her footsteps by joining CASA’s Mission Advancement Committee in 2021. Even as...
How Climate Change Impacts the Unhoused
Climate change is one of the biggest problems that the world faces. When trying to help the unhoused community, it can be tempting to ignore global issues like climate change, but that is a mistake. As with many other problems, climate change is impacting the unhoused...
Perry Place Construction Update
Greetings from Perry Place! We're excited to keep you updated on the progress at Perry Place, our newest community in Chapel Hill/Carrboro. Site work is advancing, with a focus on erosion control, building retaining walls, and coordinating utility easements and...
Practical Ways to Help People Without Homes in Durham, NC
No matter where you go, there will be people who lack the resources needed for proper housing. Sadly, Durham, NC is by no means exempt from this. There are many people in our community who lack homes, including a disproportionately high number of veterans. The good...
King’s Ridge Groundbreaking
CASA broke ground on King's Ridge!We are so pleased to announce that on March 29th 2022 at 10:00 AM, we broke ground on King's Ridge. This momentous occasion was an emotional celebration of two years of hard work with volunteers, elected officials and compassionate...
Tremayne
CASA tenant Tremayne lives in an apartment building specifically dedicated to veterans who have experienced homelessness and live with a disability. Tremayne was in the Navy for 7 years and moved into his CASA apartment a little over a year ago when his...
Veteran Homelessness Statistics
Homelessness can touch all demographics from all walks of life. Among these vulnerable populations, alarmingly, are our very own military veterans who have bravely answered our country’s call for service. What follows are revealing statistics about veteran...
Recent Posts
Bringing Neighbors Home: How Raleigh’s Initiative Aligns with CASA’s Missionby: Amy Alvarado Raleigh’s Bringing Neighbors Home pilot program ...
The Overlooked Connections Between Health, Food, Education, and Homelessnessby: Cheyanne Murdock Think about homelessness for a second. Be ...- CASA Celebrates the Grand Opening of King’s RidgeOn January 28th, CASA proudly welcomed over 300 guests—including ...