Record #:

1797

Author(s):

Turner, Maureen

Abstract:

Housing costs in Orange County are highly prohibitive, which is increasing the homelessness rate within the county. Community House, Orange County's only shelter, is having difficulty accommodating the rising numbers of homeless persons needing shelter.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 33, Aug 1994, p12-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Homeless persons--Orange County; Shelters for the homeless--Chapel Hill; Community House (Chapel Hill); Housing--Orange County

Record #:

28067

Author(s):

Schwartz, Joe

Abstract:

Robert Dowling is the winner of a 2009 Indy Citizen Award for improving his community. Dowling is director of the nonprofit housing program Community Home Trust which works to provide affordable housing for lower income residents in Orange County. His knowledge of finance, real estate development, negotiation skills, and management skills have helped make the once failing group a vital part of the community.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 26 Issue 47, November 2009, p18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Citizenship awards; Non-profit organizations; Housing--Orange County