ANCHOR Housing

06/11/2026

ANCHOR is seeking to redevelop Crystal Towers and presented to ASPIRE on June 11. The proposed process would begin with a thorough evaluation of residents’ needs and available development options, a study that is expected to take several months. Early findings suggest that a full rebuild may offer the best long-term solution. Learn more at anchornc.org/ct

06/09/2026

JOIN US Wednesday, June 17 as we celebrate the grand opening of ANCHOR's new office, located at 635 W. Fourth St in downtown Winston-Salem. Hear remarks from ANCHOR leaders and local dignitaries at noon, followed by a ribbon cutting. Tour the new office and enjoy light refreshments, entertainment, and networking with ANCHOR team members and partners.

RVSP at https://members.winstonsalem.com/eventcalendar/Details/anchor-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-private-event-1728584

06/05/2026

ANCHOR is excited to announce new team member George Redd IV as Director of Housing & Strategic Planning. George brings unmatched credentials in the affordable housing space, having previously helped 300+ families achieve safe, stable, and affordable housing. Please join us in welcoming George to ANCHOR!

06/01/2026

ANCHOR is deeply grateful to Twin City Development Foundation for their investment in our community's workforce. With this support, ANCHORWorks will continue creating meaningful workforce pathways in culinary, construction, and janitorial services for individuals working to rebuild and strengthen their lives through employment opportunities.

Learn more at https://www.anchornc.org/anchorworks

05/28/2026

May is Affordable Housing Month. Here's a snapshot of home values in Winston-Salem according to Redfin and Zillow. Although the median home price in Winston-Salem is 32% lower than the national average, owning a home is still well outside the reach of many of our neighbors. Per US census data, only 56% of Winston-Salem residents own their home, while 44% rent.

05/19/2026

Support veterans while enjoying a fun day of bowling! Veterans Helping Veterans Heal (a program of ANCHOR) invites teams of four to a bowling tournament on June 13 at Northside Lanes. Family-friendly, prizes for top teams. Contact David Miller at [email protected] or call 336-306-0614 for more information.

05/14/2026

As a Forsyth County Advisory Council member for the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, ANCHOR team member Hasani Mitchell joined the Trust’s recent tour of the Equal Justice Initiative Legacy Sites in Montgomery, Alabama. ANCHOR agrees with the philosophy beautifully expressed here by Dr. Laura Gerald, President of Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.

We must resist and call out untrue narratives, particularly those impacting historically marginalized people. This is a critical step in building a thriving community.

05/07/2026

Preserve • Produce • Protect — In Part 2 of this video series, ANCHOR Executive Director Laurie Ingram talks about the organization’s strategy, the importance of senior housing, the realities of gentrification, and an interesting multi-generational housing model that incorporates a daycare.

04/30/2026

Learn The 30% Rule in one minute! — Did you know that housing costs should not exceed 30% of your annual gross income? {🤔 Stops to do math 😲} That means someone earning $50,000/year could struggle to afford rent in our community. We need to make affordable housing a priority. Learn more at link in comments.

04/29/2026

Adults aged 65 and older now account for nearly one in five Americans and own about one-third of all U.S. homes, representing an enormous share of the nation’s housing wealth.

The so-called “silver tsunami” describes the wave of millions of homes expected to hit the market as older Americans increasingly decide to sell their properties. However, industry experts are noting that this “tsunami” isn’t landing where it’s needed most.