WE'LL MAKE IT HOME TOGETHER™

April 2025

Building Foundations:

MHO in Action!

MHO recently participated in two key advocacy events to amplify the voices of the communities we serve in support of affordable housing. Geoffrey Barton, President/CEO of MHO, traveled to Washington, D.C. for the National NeighborWorks Association (NNA) Legislative Advocacy Day on April 2nd. Then, four MHO team members traveled to Raleigh and the State Capitol for NC Housing Day on April 9th, hosted by the NC Housing Coalition! 

New 60-Home Community Development Coming to Black Mountain, NC

MHO is thrilled to mark a significant milestone in the development of a new affordable housing community in Black Mountain. In December 2024, MHO finalized the purchase of an 8-acre property near Exit 66 off I-40, with plans to build 60 affordable single-family homes. Conveniently located off Old US-70 and just five minutes from downtown Black Mountain, the site is fully permitted and ready for construction. Initial grading is already underway, and the approved site plan outlines the development of 60 single-family homes.

"Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of strong local partnerships and dedicated financing partners, we are one step closer to making homeownership a reality for many who need it most, especially after Hurricane Helene." - Charlie Owen, Board Chair

 Welcome, Arlene!

Arlene Orme joins the Essential Home Repair (EHR) team as the Repair and Remediation Administrative Assistant! In this role, she will manage referrals for the Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) program. This role ensures our HOP clients receive vital home remediation, repair, and safety services that can improve their quality of life. Arlene is excited to use her administrative experience to help members of our community who are in need of essential home services. She has been a WNC resident for 13 years and lives in West Asheville with her husband and 3 cats.

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