Developing and
Managing Safe, Affordable Housing
Since 1968
Safe and affordable housing is the cornerstone of thriving communities.
That's why ANCHOR — Affordable North Carolina Housing Organization — strives to make it a reality for everyone. ANCHOR is a nonprofit leader in the development and management of affordable housing, providing more than 2,500 homes for low- to moderate-income neighbors across the region since 1968.
Applying a Housing First philosophy, ANCHOR connects residents — including seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities — to essential community services that enhance housing stability and overall quality of life. In this way, ANCHOR does more than provide housing. We create homes.
43
PROPERTIES
2000
RESIDENTS
58
YEARS
Founded as North Carolina Housing Foundation in 1968 with an original grant of $850,000, ANCHOR has grown to a portfolio of more than $100 million in properties currently owned and managed. The organization has twice been awarded the Achievement in Affordable Housing recognition by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency.
As a non-profit organization, ANCHOR can meet the affordable housing needs in our community more effectively than an organization dependent on profit generation.
Ongoing Housing Development
Mock Place Apartments
Mocksville, NC
Rehabilitation
Number of Units:
44
Projected Construction Start Date:
January, 2027
Projected Completion:
March, 2028
Awaiting HUD approval.
More Than Housing
Housing can certainly provide stability to individuals and families. But job training and employment play an important role in ensuring our neighbors remain stable in their housing. It's not an either/or. It's a both/and.
That's why ANCHOR has launched several nonprofit workforce development programs under the ANCHORWorks umbrella — programs that provide life skills, job training, peer support, and case management services for currently unhoused individuals experiencing barriers to employment. These programs help open doors to meaningful work across the Carolina Core.
Established in 2012 with funding from a VA Homeless Providers Capital Grant, Veterans Helping Veterans Heal (VHVH) is an ANCHOR program that provides housing for homeless veterans in the renovated former VFW Post 1134 in Winston-Salem. Since its inception, the program has helped more than 250 veterans successfully transition from homelessness to permanent housing with supportive services. VHVH is a collaboration between ANCHOR, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, corporate and individual donors, foundation grants, service providers, referring organizations, and other key partners. It is a vital and respected part of the Winston-Salem’s ongoing efforts to end chronic homelessness. Learn more about Veterans Helping Veterans Heal at vhvh.org.
ANCHORWorks Peer Support program
ANCHORWorks is a nonprofit workforce development program that provides peer support, life skills and job training, and employment opportunities.
Community Land Trusts: Affordable Homeownership for Generations
Community Land Trusts make homeownership more affordable and keep it affordable for generations. Here’s how a CLT works.
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I consider myself very lucky to have been able to secure an apartment at Koerner Place. Management has proven to be excellent, going out of their way to meet the needs of residents. It has been a pleasure as a senior to be able to live in a safe environment.”
– Barbara “Bobbie” Kelley, resident
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