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Our Mission
The mission of Supportive Housing Communities is to provide
affordable housing to alleviate homelessness and human suffering.
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Accessible via an easy-to-remember, three-digit number, families and individuals can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services and resources within their community.
Have you come across a person who you believe is living outside with mental health issues? Let us know by filling out a form, and a PATH Outreach Team Member will seek out this person to learn more and increase his/her access to services.
OUR LOCATIONS
McCreesh Place
McCreesh Place, an apartment building on N. Davidson Street, was built in 2003 and houses 90 formerly homeless men and women. McCreesh Place was Charlotte’s first permanent supportive housing community.
St. Johns Place
SHC grew our program by purchasing St. Johns Place, a 32-unit apartment building which will create more affordable apartments for chronically homeless individuals and families living with disabilities.
Scattered Site Housing
SHC helps our residents find safe homes in the community. Due to negative or nonexistent rental histories, SHC advocates for our residents to landlords are willing to rent to our clients.
STATS
98%
98% of residents with mental illness did not have to use emergency services for a mental illness incident during FY2017-18
97%
97% of residents remained in stable housing during FY2017-18
98%
98% of McCreesh Place residents in recovery did not relapse during FY2017-18
TRANSFORM A LIFE TODAY
Supportive housing is a proven method to keep people in stable housing. SHC has a stunning 97% success rate of keeping residents in stable housing.
Become a Monthly Giver – your monthly support will help provide permanent housing to those that need it most!
OUR STORIES
Back to School Back Pack Drive
The children and families that we support attended a cookout, and all of the children received new school book bags filled with school supplies from donors. This was a great time filled with fellowship, support, and fun at McCreesh Place.
SHC Residents Thank You
Your support is greatly appreciated by our SHC community. Without the support of donors and volunteers, our work would not be possible. The residents you impact take a moment to say thank you.