Charlotte Family Housing

Charlotte Family Housing (CFH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering working families experiencing homelessness to achieve lifelong self-sufficiency. CFH operates in the affordable housing and social services market, primarily serving families in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The organization focuses on providing shelter, housing, and supportive services to families who meet specific criteria, including being homeless by HUD definition, having a household income less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), and being free from active substance abuse for at least three months.

CFH's business model leverages three critical methods: providing HUD-compliant shelter facilities, offering supportive services, and advocating for affordable housing solutions. Families begin their journey at one of CFH's three shelter facilities, where they can focus on short-term and long-term goals without the immediate concern of housing instability. Over 60% of the individuals served by CFH are children, making the shelter facilities crucial temporary homes for these families.

The organization generates revenue through various giving opportunities, including text-to-give campaigns, leadership giving, in-kind donations, and other fundraising initiatives. CFH's impact is significant, with 95% of families exiting the housing phase into unsubsidized permanent housing and 97% sustaining housing for at least two years after completing the program. Additionally, 74% of families maintain or increase their household income upon exiting CFH.

Keywords: nonprofit, homelessness, affordable housing, supportive services, Mecklenburg County, HUD-compliant, family empowerment, economic mobility, fundraising, self-sufficiency.