Groundbreaking for 18 Townhomes in Grier Heights

  DreamKey Partners hosted a groundbreaking event for a new affordable for-sale townhome development, Aveline at Orange Street. The townhomes will create affordable options for first-time homebuyers and reduce gentrification in the Grier Heights neighborhood. “As house prices continue to rise in Charlotte, we are finding ways to create affordable solutions for homebuyers,” said Julie Porter,…

Sammy and Fred at Aveline at Coulwood

Building Affordable Housing

Fred Dodson and Sammy Jackson on-site at Phase I of Aveline at Coulwood. A house isn’t finished until the first family photo is hung, the toys are unpacked, and a family sits down for their first meal, together, at home. DreamKey Partners has the unique opportunity to connect individuals and families not just with four…

Billingsville School 1929

Celebrating Juneteenth With a Look Back at the History of Grier Heights

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.…

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$31 Million in Real Estate Development Completed in 2020

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…

Julie Porter as a child

Women’s History Month Profiles in Leadership: Julie Porter looks to double DreamKey Partners’ housing portfolio by 2023

The following article was originally posted on NeighborWorks America’s website and written by Madelyn Lazorchak, Communications Writer, NeighborWorks America. Julie Porter grew up as the youngest of nine children. Her older brothers and sisters were raised in a country farmhouse with no hot running water, but Porter was born in town, where the family moved…

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership Announces Name Change to DreamKey Partners

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…