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City with Dwellings: A Community First Initiative

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City with Dwellings: A Community First Initiative

Building Community. Ending Homelessness. We seek to form generative relationships among different populations.

TO GIVE:
Text "CWD" to 44321
Venmo:
Visit our website at: www.citywithdwellings.org

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We are a cooperative organization who works to engage our whole community in the effort to end homelessness in Winston-Salem, NC. Our diverse partnership of congregations, colleges, civic groups, and individuals – including persons formerly homeless – come together, empower, and hum

anize those who face homelessness, provide winter emergency shelter and outreach services, and strategically plan how we can integrate important homeless resources in our dynamic city and its developing downtown. We aim to innovate problem-solving with businesses, police, city servants, and health care professionals

We strive to leverage our city’s strengths to address the challenges of homelessness.

08/24/2026

Little Angels Pet Pantry

No neighbor should have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding the pet they love.

That belief inspired Little Angels Pet Pantry, started by our own Tanisha Moreland. Every two weeks, neighbors can receive pet food to help stretch the resources they already have.

For many of our neighbors, pets are family: companions, comfort, and a steady source of love. Supporting that bond supports the whole person.

Little Angels needs wet and dry dog and cat food, puppy and kitten food, treats, bedding, toys, collars, leashes, coats, flea and tick products, bowls, and other pet supplies.

You can also make a financial gift and note “Little Angels”: https://givebutter.com/cwdlittleangels

08/21/2026

Neighbor Support, by the Numbers

A phone call answered. A form completed. A rent payment that prevents a crisis. These are the everyday moments of neighbor support—and together, they add up.

In 2025, City With Dwellings welcomed nearly 10,000 visits to the Community First Center, answered more than 2,100 calls for help, reached 236 neighbors through street contact, and helped more than 130 households remain housed through prevention assistance.

As of August 17, 2026, we’ve already welcomed 6,377 visits, answered 1,387 calls, and helped 102 households stay in their homes.

Every number is a neighbor. Thank you for helping make this work possible.

Learn how to volunteer or support our work: https://www.citywithdwellings.org/get-involved/

08/18/2026

Our latest newsletter is here! 🐝 This edition of The Buzz on Neighbor Support shares what neighbor support looks like by the numbers, highlights Little Angels Pet Pantry, and welcomes a new member of our team. Want these stories, updates, and ways to get involved delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter here: https://go.levitate.ai/?s=1d8aF1sc3d&source=customSurvey

08/12/2026

Progress looks different for everyone.

Some neighbors come in for help with a birth certificate. Others come back for months to work toward stable housing. However long it takes, our door stays open. Learn more about our work at citywithdwellings.org.

08/03/2026

Where do you go when you don't know where to start? For many neighbors, the Community First Center at City with Dwellings is that place.

Resource Navigation Hours, M-W 2-4 p.m., offer person-centered problem solving, resource navigation, and a warm welcome, no appointment needed.

Want to see it in action? Volunteer with us during navigation hours. https://www.citywithdwellings.org/get-involved/

07/28/2026

From Trauma to Healing:
Creating a Compassionate, Person-Centered Approach to Supporting Our Neighbors.

Trauma has a powerful impact on individuals, organizations, communities, and entire systems.

Join us for a 90-minute training designed to deepen your understanding of trauma and its impact on those experiencing homelessness. This session will cover trauma science, how trauma affects the lives of our neighbors, and practical tools for responding with compassion and empathy.

Whether you’re an active volunteer or not, this training will help you connect with those we serve in more effective ways. It’s strongly encouraged for all volunteers, as it’s a great opportunity to honor our neighbors’ resilience and support their journey from trauma to healing.

Facilitators: Ruth Cole Burcaw. NOTE: Ruth is a “champion trainer” with the Center for Trauma-Resilient Communities
Register at the link in our profile

07/18/2026

This evening, I’ll be participating in the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K to raise money for City with Dwellings.
Every day, many neighbors experiencing homelessness walk long distances simply to meet basic needs—finding food, healthcare, transportation, or a safe place to be.

While a 5K doesn’t compare to those daily realities, it’s one way I can support an organization I believe in.

At City with Dwellings, we walk alongside neighbors as they move from homelessness and housing instability toward healing, housing stability, and belonging.

If you’d like to support my fundraiser, I’d be incredibly grateful. Every gift helps strengthen that work.
❤️ Donation link in bio
WinstonSalem

07/13/2026

We’re excited to introduce **Liz Mitchell**, our new Prevention & Housing Stability Coordinator!

Liz joined City with Dwellings two weeks ago and has already brought tremendous heart, clarity, and commitment to the work. She supports our Community Prevention and Housing Stability Fund, helping individuals and families navigate moments of crisis with care.

Liz reminds us that the housing crisis isn’t about people failing, it’s about a lack of available, affordable housing. That perspective is exactly what this role needs.

Outside of work, Liz enjoys time with her family, singing, and curling up with a good book. We are thrilled to have her at CwD. Please help us welcome Liz!

07/08/2026

Help us welcome **Elizabeth Yang**, our Summer Intern and a rising senior at Wake Forest University!

Elizabeth has already become an important part of our Community First Center. She supports staff with organizational tasks, but her favorite part of each day is connecting with neighbors during Open Hours. Her curiosity, warmth, and willingness to jump in wherever needed have made a meaningful impact.

Outside of City with Dwellings, Elizabeth enjoys live music, hot yoga, spicy food, and spending time with any dog willing to go for a walk.

We’re grateful she chose to spend her summer with us. Welcome, Elizabeth!

06/30/2026

Many of our neighbors walk long distances to reach us at the Community First Center. When they arrive, something as simple as a cold bottle of water makes a real difference.
You can help in two ways. Drop off cases of bottled water during open hours, or give online and write "water" in the notes. Online gifts let us purchase water for reusable bottles and make sure we can meet the need when it is greatest.
Either way, thank you for helping us welcome our neighbors well.
https://givebutter.com/AWIGbe

Address

502 N. Broad Street
Winston-Salem, NC
27101

Opening Hours

Monday	2pm - 4pm
Tuesday	2pm - 4pm
Wednesday	2pm - 4pm
Thursday	2pm - 4pm

Telephone

+13367909766

Website

http://citywithdwellings.org/

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