CASA's Impact in the Community
Success Stories, News, and Special Events
What Is Permanent Supportive Housing in Raleigh, NC?
Permanent supportive housing (sometimes also called disability housing) is rental housing paired with supportive services to allow people with disabilities to live independently. Access to the supportive services of all kinds helps resident be...
Fair Housing Mini-Series Part I: The Fair Housing Act
This advocacy mini-series will cover different aspects of the Fair Housing Act and how this legislation shaped the American housing landscape.What is the Fair Housing ActThe Fair Housing Act prevents discrimination in housing (rental and homeownership) based on seven...
CASA announces new Chief Operations Officer
CASA is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Trina Clayeux as its new Chief Operations Officer. “Our intention in the extensive search for our next COO, led by Armstrong McGuire, was to bring on someone with a deep passion for housing, the knowledge and experience...
How to Get Involved in Affordable Veteran Housing in Raleigh, NC
Content Updated June 19, 2019 At CASA, we believe that no veteran of our Armed Forces should face homelessness. We’re proud to have constructed affordable veteran housing in Raleigh and Durham, NC. Across our nearly 500 units, roughly 23% of our tenants are veterans....
5 Ways to Support Your Community Through CASA
CASA has been providing affordable housing for homeless families and individuals for more than 25 years. But we’ve hardly done it alone. We rely on group and individual donations, volunteer work, and other efforts from people like you to make it all happen. Read below...
CASA’s Solution to Ending Homelessness in Raleigh, NC
For almost 30 years, CASA has been providing a solution to homelessness in Raleigh, NC, and surrounding communities. How have we done it? By creating more affordable housing. Raleigh has the fifth fastest growing rent in the country among larger cities, and nearby...
April 2019 CEO Update: Our Strategic Plan
As you may know, CASA is creating a strategic plan to guide our work over the next five years. It has been an incredible process. We are grateful for all those who contributed to our 27 year foundation and with fresh eyes we revisited and updated our mission,...
Tax Tips and Tricks for Charitable Donors
Working on your taxes this month might have you rethinking your strategies for 2019. If so, have a look at some of these tax strategies to do the most good for your community and your portfolio.Donate appreciated stock rather than cash.If you plan to make a donation...
Housing and the Minimum Wage
Welcome to CASA's new Advocacy Blog! We'll use this space to talk about housing issues in the news that matter to the people we serve. Today's topic: Housing and the Minimum Wage.
March 2019 Advocacy Blog: Housing Vouchers
Welcome to CASA's new Advocacy Blog! We'll use this space to talk about housing issues in the news that matter to the people we serve. Our first topic? Housing vouchers. What is a housing voucher? Nearly 60,000 low-income households in North Carolina use housing...
Make a Difference When You Give Back in 2019
There are many ways that you can make a difference in 2019, both around the world and right here in Raleigh, NC. Many giving options happen to coincide with your New Year planning, budgeting, purging, and resolutions. Here are a few ways you can give back this year....
Why Giving Shouldn’t Be Limited to the Holiday Season
With the spirit of giving and community in the air, people give more during the holidays than any other time of the year. In fact, nearly one-third of annual giving occurs in December. This huge influx of donations helps a lot of nonprofits carry out their missions,...
CASA’s 2018 Year in Review
December is a time of reflection. We remember the highs and the lows of the past year and make resolutions for the coming year. In 2018, CASA celebrated many accomplishments, and also mourned a profound loss in the death of our longtime CEO, Debra King. Because of...
Ways to Give This Holiday Season
For many people, the holiday season is the time to think about charitable giving. Nonprofits tend to raise about half of their yearly fundraising support between November and December, with the last week of the year being the busiest time for charitable donations....
Raleigh Giving Party raises over $4,400 for CASA
On November 29, 2018, CASA was delighted to be included in a Raleigh holiday tradition—the Eighth Annual Raleigh Giving Party. The event is hosted by three friends—Natalie Best, Melissa Colantuoni, and Christina Woelffer. Together, they choose four nonprofits to...
Giving Tuesday Is a Great Way to Get Involved
For many people in the U.S., Thanksgiving marks the first day of the holiday season. While that Thursday is spent enjoying a delicious meal with family and friends, the days and weeks after are a special time for spreading holiday cheer and giving back to the people...
CASA’s Forever Home Society – Learn More About Planned Giving
Many people turn their attention toward charitable giving in the last months of the year. One important way to give to CASA and other nonprofit organizations is through planned giving, or legacy giving. There are several ways to include a charitable organization in...
CASA Event Raises over $115,000 for Affordable Housing
On Thursday, September 20, over 250 people gathered at Whitaker & Atlantic for CASA’s Fifth Annual Cabin for CASA Memorial Fundraiser. The event raised over $115,000 to support CASA’s affordable housing mission. CASA is a nonprofit affordable housing developer...
Important: Hurricane Florence Information
For CASA tenants: Hurricane Florence is expected to bring severe winds and significant amounts of rain to our area over the weekend. Here are some things to know about your apartment during and after the storm. During the storm, if you are unsafe in your apartment,...
CASA Featured in this Month’s Walter Magazine
CASA is excited to be featured in Walter Magazine in September! The article features several tenants' experiences and an interview with CASA's CEO, Mary Jean Seyda. Check it out! http://www.waltermagazine.com/givers/casa/
