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Celebrate GivingTuesday With Us
Every day is one of giving at CASA, but each year we like to celebrate the spirit of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, better known as GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday will be recognized on Nov. 30th and marks the world’s largest day of generosity and giving....
CASA Welcomes Everett McElveen as CEO
Last week, CASA officially welcomed Everett McElveen as CASA’s newest CEO. Mary Jean Seyda, CASA’s previous CEO, will transition into a part-time role with the Fundraising department as a Senior Advisor, specifically focused on our new developments: King’s Ridge in...
Durham Nonprofits Helping Ease the Burdens for People Without Homes
While we at CASA are proud of our work in providing homes for those in need, we’re happy to report we aren’t the only non-profit organization helping fight homelessness in Durham, NC. These Durham nonprofits are also dedicated to easing the burdens of homelessness...
The Eviction Moratorium Ends Sunday
On Sunday, the CDC’s ban on evictions will end. North Carolina’s eviction moratorium ended on July 1st after six Republican officials voted to reject Governor Cooper’s request to extend it by one month. The eviction moratorium banned evictions that resulted from the...
3 Reasons Supporting the Homeless Is Important This Summer
When asked which season is the most dangerous for America’s nearly 580,000 homeless people, most of us think winter. But winter isn’t the only dangerous season with extreme temperatures. It’s actually the summer months, with their blistering heat, that pose the...
Juneteenth 2021
Yesterday marked a historic event, when Juneteenth was officially declared a National Holiday in the United States. June 19th marks not only a time for celebration, but also for reflection on our nation's past. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated...
The Ones Who Change the Locks
Even in 2021, the life expectancy for a person whose been homeless is around 50 years of age, 20 years less than a housed person. Stress, lack of sleep and nutrition, and the trauma of living in the elements and in shelters takes its toll. At CASA, we focus on the...
Ways to Help Durham Veterans Experiencing Homelessness This Memorial Day
Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was instituted shortly after the Civil War. It marked a time for all Americans to unite and honor those who died after the country had nearly been ripped apart. This played a large role in helping America to heal and...
How Homelessness Impacts Families in Raleigh, NC
When most people think of homelessness, they tend to visualize a single individual without shelter. But the reality is that one-third of all people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. are families with children. Homelessness affects families in unique ways,...
In Memoriam: Tribute to Longtime CASA Board Member, Stephen Salisbury
Steve Salisbury with Jesse H., a resident at CASA's Denson Apartment for Veterans who interviewed him. Taken at CASA's 25th Anniversary celebration in 2017. Stephen Robert Salisbury (September 17, 1942 – April 29, 2021) was a founding Board member of CASA. After many...
What makes housing affordable?
Though COVID-19 has shined a bright light on the lack of affordable housing throughout the United States, the truth is that we have been facing this crisis long before the pandemic arrived. Typically, housing affordability is measured by income. Paying 30% or less of...
Resources to Fight Homelessness in Raleigh, NC
There are many in Raleigh, North Carolina, without a home. But there are none who should go without help. Below is a list of resources dedicated to helping fight homelessness in Raleigh. You can do your part by connecting someone experiencing homelessness with any of...
One Year and Counting: COVID-19 and the Housing Crisis
As the coronavirus pandemic approaches the one-year mark, we are thinking about how the crisis continues to highlight the nation-wide need for more affordable housing, assistance for low-income renters, and local solutions to the rising tide of homelessness that may...
Black History Month, Housing, and COVID-19
Black History Month is about remembering the important events and people that facilitated social change in our country and acknowledging the fact that we still have a long way to go. Racial discrimination still exists in the United States. The events of 2020 certainly...
How Housing Can Make All the Difference
If there’s one thing that can make a difference in someone’s life, it’s a roof over their head. Read about the difference that affordable housing can make right here in your community, and learn how you can help. 5 Ways Housing Improves Quality of Life Mental...
Happy 2021!
At this time last year, we were looking forward to a year filled with gatherings and growth. We had launched our five year strategic plan with a goal of doubling the number of affordable homes in our community. Little did we know that we would soon fall out of the...
Help Fight Winter Homelessness in Durham, NC and across the Triangle
There’s never an easy time to experience homelessness, but the cold temperatures of winter can make things especially challenging for those without shelter. Even in a place with relatively mild winters like Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, winter is a difficult and...
Ways to Help Out for Your 2021 Resolution: Raleigh Nonprofits and More
New Year’s resolutions are an excellent way to turn over a new leaf. But two problems exist with them: They are usually only designed to better yourself, and they are not often followed for long. The solution is to design a set of New Year’s resolutions that are both...
Ways to Give This Holiday Season
As we approach the end of a truly exceptional year, we are so grateful for all of the support we've received at CASA from our donors, volunteers, and friends. We hope that once we put this year behind us, we'll come out stronger - with a deeper commitment to caring...
Help Us Celebrate GivingTuesday on December 1
GivingTuesday is always a special day, and this time, it means even more. 2020 has been a challenging year for many. The gift of giving — whether it’s our time, money, or advocacy — can go a long way toward making things easier. If you’re in a position to give on...
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The Eviction Moratorium Ends Sunday
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Juneteenth 2021