“As you navigate through the rest of your life, be open to collaboration. Other people and other people’s ideas are often better than your own. Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.” Amy Poehler Whether it’s mentoring on real…
DreamKey Partners, in collaboration with NeighborWorks America, hosted a creative arts contest as part of the NeighborWorks Week celebrations. By embracing the theme of “Empowering Communities for Success,” we amplified the voices of our residents and shined a spotlight on the immense impact they have on their communities. Through artistic expression – paintings, drawings,…
Financial exploitation is a major concern for older adults, with over 92,000 reported cases of elder fraud in 2021 alone, resulting in a loss of over $1.6 billion. That’s why we collaborate with like-minded organizations to provide programs that help older adults learn how to avoid scams and use new-age technology. Our partnership with Truist…
This month, more than 120 leaders from the Charlotte region traveled to Austin, Texas, to explore the city’s economy, and learn from each other and their business, civic and political counterparts. The annual trip is hosted by Charlotte Regional Business Alliance and provides area leaders an immersive experience focused on a number of topics…
This year marks the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth, now a federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved Black people in the United States. Celebrations go as far back as 1866 and originated in African American churches. The holiday became more acknowledged during the 20th century and received official recognition in 47 states, including North Carolina.…
DreamKey Partners completed $31 million in real estate development in 2020, bringing total investments to $353 million since its founding in 1989. As a full-service real estate development organization focused on affordable housing, it oversees land and acquisition, design and entitlement, capital sources, construction and management. The organization also includes community engagement – listening sessions with…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership announced today a change to its name, visual identity and mission, now operating as DreamKey Partners. The change reflects a stronger focus on how the organization helps individuals and families achieve their dreams of a safe, affordable home. Coinciding with the unveiling of the new brand, DreamKey Partners launched an updated organization…
Nonprofit Continues to Dramatically Expand Housing Options for Low- and Moderate-Income Families CHARLOTTE, N.C., October 18, 2019 – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership (DreamKey Partners) is celebrating 30 years of leadership in revitalizing and strengthening Charlotte’s communities. From the late 1980s to today, the organization has created stable and healthy communities in nearly a dozen of Charlotte’s…
Republic Services employees volunteer to build community in one of the Queen City’s historic areas during National NeighborWorks® Week CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 31, 2019 – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership (DreamKey Partners) is celebrating National NeighborWorks® Week by teaming up with Republic Services for a day of community service in the historic Druid Hills neighborhood on Thursday,…
Funds to increase affordable ownership options and rehab homes in the North End CHARLOTTE, N.C., November 5, 2018 – Republic Services Charitable Foundation selected DreamKey Partners to receive one of its National Neighborhood Promise grants for $250,000 to support revitalization efforts in the North End. “Through the National Neighborhood Promise program, Republic Services Charitable Foundation…