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…
Mindsets, like habits, can become indelible, lifelong truths. That is unless something occurs to interrupt that perpetual loop. Occasionally, the shift in perspective or habit change occurs when the old way of thinking or behaving becomes too painful or unpleasant to withstand. This is precisely what happened to Okima Blanks, whose way of life was dramatically improved when…
“I wish…” “If only…” “It’d be great if…” We’ve all said these words at one point or another. Frequently, these phrases are followed by “but”, “I can’t”, “maybe later.” So many of us never reach our dreams or potential because we get stuck on the “but” out of fear, lack of knowledge, or a host…
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…
Rather than exchanging diamonds and pearls to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary, Wanda and Carver decided to purchase a new home. “We were not looking at retirement communities. We have too much energy for that and some of our friends were buying homes. It was the right path for us.” Best friends for longer than…
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…
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,…
Many people don’t realize that The Housing Partnership is a non-profit that provides a number of community programs including financial literacy, homebuyer education, digital literacy and property tax relief in addition to developing affordable housing.
The Housing Partnership’s Homeownership Center of Charlotte (HCC) is a streamlined educational program that puts first-time homebuyers on the fast track to the best loans and benefits available today.