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Homes of Hope, Inc.

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Homes of Hope has touched the lives of over 1,000 neighbors without homes since 2005.

Homes of Hope runs The Community Inn overnight Emergency shelter and provides a Transitional Housing for homeless families through a partnership with other local health, human service and faith organizations Our results have been accomplished by offering the only emergency overnight shelter and transitional housing program in Stanly County. The Community Inn is the emergency overnight shelter, which offers case management and serves men, women and children; and the Transitional Housing Program, is a six month program for homeless families with children (eight homes in Albemarle). Community Inn: Open daily at 6pm, the Community Inn provides dinner, showers, sleeping quarters, and a light breakfast before closing at 7am. The meals served are provided by local churches, civic groups, and individual volunteers. Staff at the Community Inn attempt to assess each individual’s situation and connect them with resources necessary to help them get re-established. Resources may include job searching, attaining a suitable housing option, filing a disability claim, arranging entry into a rehabilitation program, mental/physical health assistance, or additional education needs. As a homeless shelter for men, women and families, the Community Inn operates in partnership with Stanly Community Christian Ministry (SCCM) and the Stanly Baptist Association. For connect with The Community Inn visit:
facebook.com/The-Community-Inn-Homeless-Shelter

Transitional Housing Program: Homes of Hope provides temporary, supportive housing to help families faced with homelessness (after typically suffering a financial crisis or falling victim to domestic violence) by assisting them with transitioning into permanent, affordable housing. The Transitional Housing Program increases the likelihood that families experiencing homeless will be able to sustain self-sufficiency within a community once they have taken the time to address barriers and acquire new skills in a safe, supportive environment. The Transitional Housing Program provides short-term housing (up to 6 months). At the end of the 6 months, successful participants move out into their own rental property, after receiving supportive services including case management, personal goal-setting, referrals to other community agencies, financial education, and budgeting. Additionally, participants are matched with volunteer mentors who provide advice and support.

11/10/2026

11/09/2026

Apparently, the solution to America's housing affordability crisis is simple.

Just work 165 hours a week in Texas to afford a 2-bedroom apartment. That leaves you 3 whole hours for sleeping, eating, and enjoying life.

And before somebody tells me to stop exaggerating, those are the actual numbers from the National Low Income Housing Coalition's 2026 report.

According to their research, here's how many hours someone earning minimum wage would need to work each week to afford a modest 2-bedroom rental:

- Texas: 165 hours
- Tennessee: 145 hours
- Georgia: 165 hours
- Florida: 101 hours
- California: 125 hours
- New York: 121 hours

And nationally, you'd need to earn $34.73 an hour working full-time to afford that same type of apartment without spending more than 30% of your income on rent.

That's over $72,000 a year.

Now, I understand that minimum-wage jobs aren't necessarily meant to support an entire family, and plenty of people earn more than the minimum.

But can we acknowledge how ridiculous some of these numbers have become?

I'm all for working hard, improving your skills, and finding ways to increase your income.

But telling someone who's already working 40 or 50 hours a week to just "work harder" isn't exactly helpful when housing costs have climbed this much.

And remember, we're talking about a modest 2-bedroom apartment.

Not a luxury penthouse with a rooftop pool and a personal concierge.

Just a place for a family to live.

There's something seriously wrong with housing affordability when even working full-time doesn't come close to covering a basic rental in so many parts of the country.

10/26/2026

We had such a wonderful time meeting with the students at Stanly Community College!
We loved the opportunity to share the mission of Homes of Hope, the work we do, and how we're making a difference in the lives of individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Thank you for welcoming us and allowing us to share our passion for serving our community!
Spreading awareness, building connections, and sharing HOPE!

10/23/2026

Homes of Hope would like to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to Rosemary and the Women of Faith at Central United Methodist Church for their incredibly generous donation of essential items for our shelter guests!
We are so grateful for your continued love and support of Homes of Hope and our mission!

10/22/2026

Thank You, Highland Baptist Church Adult Sunday School Class!
We are so grateful for your generous donation of breakfast items and bottled water for our shelter guests! Every donation makes a difference, and we appreciate your kindness and support!

10/22/2026

Homes of Hope had a wonderful time partnering with United Way of Stanly County to meet with the Preformed Line Products team here in Albemarle!
Thank you for welcoming us and giving us the opportunity to share our mission and how we support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community.
We’re grateful for community partners who help us bring hope and make a difference!

10/16/2026

Happy Boss’s Day to our amazing Executive Director, Tiera McDonald!
What an incredible year of perseverance, strength, and grace! Through it all, you continue to lead with love, compassion, and a heart for others. Tiera, thank you for all you do for us and for being such a caring, loving leader. Your dedication to Homes of Hope and the people we serve never goes unnoticed. We are so thankful for you and blessed to have you leading our team! Happy Boss’s Day, Tiera! We love and appreciate you!

Address

1816-B E Main Street
Albemarle, NC
28001

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17049823634

Website

http://www.homesofhopestanly.org/

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