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LOCAL NEWS Big things are happening at Cape Fear Housing Land Trust! Below is local coverage of the Land Trust in print and broadcast media: Cape Fear Housing Land Trust Sells First Rehabbed Home, May 2012 A Wilmington-based nonprofit community land trust organization is ready to hand over the keys of recently renovated house to a qualified homebuyer. Erin E. Diener, executive director of Cape Fear Housing Land Trust, said Wednesday a home — located at 808 N. Sixth St. — the group acquired from the city of Wilmington nearly three years ago has undergone a $60,000 renovation, and is now on the market for $80,000. http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/industry_news_details.php?id=3672 Habitat for Humanity Completes Landmark Subdivision, October 2011 Five years of planning and building has almost concluded in The Cottages at Cornerstone, a landmark subdivision effort by Cape Fear Habitat For Humanity.Work also has begun nearby on Gideon Pointe, an eight-home subdivision that is a partnership between Cape Fear Habitat and the Cape Fear Housing and Land Trust. http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20111003/ARTICLES/111009952 Downtown Sundown Raises $380 for Cape Fear Housing Land Trust, July 2011 Last Friday, July 8, Downtown Sundown raised $380 for Cape Fear Housing Land Trust (CFHLT). CFHLT will use the funds to offset construction costs for the first house built under the Land Trust's Stewardship. CFHLT is committed to finding funds for affordable housing for the three surrounding counties: Pender, Brunswick and New Hanover. http://www.wilmingtondowntown.com/release/downtown-sundown-raises-380-for-cape-fear-housing-land-trust Cornerstone Partnership Announces CFHLT as a Grant Recipient - Cornerston Partnership, July 2011 Cape Fear Housing Land Trust has received a $10,000 technical assistance grant from Cornerstone Partnership and NCB Capital Impact. The goal of CFHLT’s Technical Assistance grant is to create protocol and internal documentation to ensure the sustainable and responsible growth of their stewardship portfolio. The organization also desires guidance and education on how it may continue to capitalize on its successful partnerships with other local housing providers. Lastly, CFHLT is looking to protect all aspects of their homeowners’ tenure of ownership. http://affordableownership.org/2011-technical-assistance-engagements/cape-fear-housing-land-trust-inc/ Downtown Sundown to Raise Funds for CFHLT - Wilmington Downtown, Inc., July 2011 This Friday, July 8, the Downtown Sundown Concert Series will present UV, the International U2 Tribute Band & Show at 8:00pm in Riverfront Park. Madonna Nash will open the show at 6:00pm. This week's charitable organization will be CFHLT (Cape Fear Housing Land Trust). CFHLT is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable first-time homeownership opportunities in Pender, New Hanover and Brunswick counties. http://www.wilmingtondowntown.com/release/downtown-sundown-to-raise-funds-for-the-first-house-built-by-cfhlt Nonprofits Need Money. But Each Source Has Its Pros and Cons - Star-News, June 2011 The Giving USA Foundation reported in 2010 that total estimated charitable giving in the United States was down 3.6 percent in 2009 from the previous year......published June 12, 2011 http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20110611/ARTICLES/110619945?Title=Nonprofits-need-money-But-each-source-has-its-pros-and-cons- What is the Difference Between the Two Land Trusts in the Cape Fear Region - Star-News, March 2011 The N.C. Coastal Land Trust and the Cape Fear Housing Land Trust operate similarly: They buy land.....published March 2, 2011 http://www.myreporter.com/?p=9812 Land Trust Lands a $95,000 Grant – Star-News, August 2010 Cape Fear Housing Land Trust has received a Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Strategic Grant. The $95,000 award will provide operating support for the next two fiscal years.Cape Fear Housing Land Trust is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable homeownership opportunities in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties....published August 3, 2010 http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20100803/ARTICLES/100739964 Big Lineup Scheduled to Appear at Law Event – Greater Wilmington Business Journal, April 2010 Trust Plans Fundraiser – Star-News, April 2010 Good Grant Writers in Great Demand – Greater Wilmington Business Journal, September 2009 Own the house - but not the land – Star-News, May 2008 Habitat for Humanity adopts a new land trust initiative – WWAY TV3, March 2008 Welcome Home: Affordable Housing Solutions – WHQR Public Radio, October 2007 Welcome Home: A Room For Rent – WHQR Public Radio, September 2007 WHQR's Affordable Housing Series – WHQR Public Radio, September 2007 |
