Home is
comfort
Home is
connection
Home is
safety
Home is
stability
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 to essential community services that enhance stability and overall quality of life.
ANCHOR builds more than homes. We build hope.
Beyond 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 stable housing and 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 receives grant from The Women's Fund
ANCHOR received a $20,000 grant from The Women’s Fund to support ANCHORWorks workforce development opportunities for women.
ANCHORCleans Program
ANCHORCleans is a nonprofit workforce development program that provides job training, case management, personal development, and avenues to employment for individuals with barriers to employment.
ANCHORWorks Peer Support program
ANCHORWorks is a nonprofit workforce development program that provides peer support, life skills and job training, and employment opportunities.
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.
"
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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