Breaking Ground, Building Community: Homestead Gardens Begins
Last week, we came together with partners, elected officials, funders, neighbors, and friends to celebrate something truly special: the groundbreaking of Homestead Gardens. This moment has been years in the making, and it reflects the power of community. Homestead [...]
Is CHT Right for Me?
Are you wondering, "Is the CHT home buying program right for me?" A good candidate for a CHT home is a low- to moderate-income individual or family looking for long-term housing stability. CHT homes help make homeownership possible by offering lower [...]
Welcome Breta!
Please join us in welcoming Breta Stroud to the Community Home Trust Team! She recently joined CHT as our new Development Director. With more than 24 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Breta brings a depth of leadership, [...]
Finding Home Through CHT: Mya’s Story
CHT homeowner Mya and her husband Tristan know what it means to wait for stability. They are Karen refugees from Burma (now called Myanmar) who were displaced by unrest in their home country and spent eleven years living in a [...]
Winter Storm Fern Preparation and Updates
Update: CHT is closed Monday January 26. If you are in need of immediate assistance please contact the appropriate authorities or service providers. We will respond to all inquiries as soon as possible, but are not able to provide [...]
Read the 24-25 Annual Report
Stability to Thrive: Community Home Trust’s 2024–2025 Annual Report We’re proud to share Community Home Trust’s 2024–2025 Annual Report, now available to read online! This year’s report celebrates the power of stability - for families, neighborhoods, and the broader community. [...]
Eric’s Journey to Homeownership with Community Home Trust
Eric has called the Chapel Hill area home for over 35 years. Like many long-time residents, he built a life and career here, working at UNC and staying connected to the community he loved. But when he first wanted [...]
Meet Karen Stegman: Our Newest Board Member
We’re thrilled to welcome Karen Stegman to the Board of Directors at the Community Home Trust! A Chapel Hill native, Karen brings with her a deep commitment to affordable housing and a rich background in public service and nonprofit work. After [...]
A Night of Honor, Impact & Community: The Foundation of Home Awards
A Celebration of Home and Hope There’s something powerful in the gathering of neighbors, partners, and changemakers, and last week, on October 30, 2025, that power was on full display at the Foundation of Home Awards Dinner, hosted by [...]
Local Leaders, Lasting Impact: Jane and Adam Stein Receive the 2025 Building Better Futures Award
Community Home Trust is proud to announce that Jane and Adam Stein have been selected as the recipients of the 2025 Building Better Futures Award, presented by PNC for the second consecutive year. This distinguished honor celebrates individuals whose extraordinary support and [...]
Planting Seeds of Change: The Chapel of the Cross Honored with 2025 Roger Perry Exceptional Innovation Award
This year, Community Home Trust is proud to present the Roger Perry Exceptional Innovation Award to the leadership and parishioners of The Chapel of the Cross, in recognition of their bold vision and catalytic investment in affordable housing in Orange County. Through [...]
Celebrating Community: The 2025 Deanna Carson Memorial Good Neighbor Award Winner, Danielle Tippens
Every year, Community Home Trust honors the spirit of neighborliness with the Deanna Carson Memorial Good Neighbor Award, presented to a homeowner who goes above and beyond to build community and embody the values of compassion, service, and connection. This [...]
