OTHER-2026-042-Discussion of Funding Request from Hope NC to Alliance Health to Support Acquisition of units at weaver grove for supportive housing for adults

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The two current inclusive housing communities supported by HOPE NC are : North Street Community (Durham , NC ) — This is an integrative, intentional community of people with and without disabilities , designed to promote independent living and social integration . The site has 120 residents living in 18 different privately owned duplexes and triplexes , and 30 apartments are rented to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities . Since January 2024 HOPE NC has employed an onsite Community Facilitator at North Street who is providing the residents support with their everyday needs ( such as managing their schedules ), resource connections and social engagement opportunities for the residents . Grosvenor Gardens ( Raleigh , NC ) — This is a historic apartment complex in downtown Raleigh , where CASA NC (affordable housing developer), Alliance Health , and HOPE NC are working to support individuals with I/DD to live independently . CASA NC owns the building with 58 apartments and is renting out 10 of the apartments to adults with I/DD . This project began in June 2024 and HOPE NC is currently providing 8 residents with I/DD community integration opportunities , resource referrals and tenancy support . In 2024 , HOPE NC received a grant from the Triangle Community Foundation to support hiring an evaluation consultant to create a developmental evaluation of our Community Facilitator role as we implemented it in January 2024 at the North Street community . Both qualitative and quantitative data were compiled from surveys and interviews of the North Street residents at the beginning of the year and then also again in January 2025 . Evaluation results showed a significant increase in positive social connections, well - being and community connectedness for the residents with and without intellectual disabilities because of the community facilitator role . We are now utilizing this evaluation protocol in our community in Raleigh and will also use it in the community we are developing at Weavers Grove . t HOPE NC will engage a locally based property manager with strong experience managing properties ` similar to HOPE NC at Weavers Grove , both in size and population . EMPOWERment Inc . has 25 + years of experience operating supportive and affordable housing for low- income residents in the Triangle area, i with a proven record in maintaining compliance and tenant satisfaction . In addition, HOPE NC has engaged a Housing Development Consultant who has 20+ years of experience working to finance affordable housing projects . This project will be delivered in two phases over two years . Construction completion is expected as follows : Phase 1 : 4 2 - bedroom units in March 2026 Phase 2 : 2 2 - bedroom units and 5 1 - bedroom units in early 2028 j The Weavers Grove project will further HOPE NC ' s mission by : ® Pioneering a replicable model where supportive service providers partner with housing developers to acquire units of new construction within a larger complex . Facilitates the integration of adults with I/DD within a larger housing community ® Enables HOPE NC to focus on the delivery of supportive services , while their partner oversees the complex construction process 6