July 2021
Your monthly update from the
Piedmont Housing Alliance

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Donates $90,000 to
Piedmont Housing Alliance
Funds will be used to purchase a van for food delivery and to create a community food pantry


We are excited to announce a new grant award of $90,000 from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Funding will be used to purchase a van to deliver food and resources to 11 housing communities and for capital improvements at Friendship Court, which will create a food pantry for residents and the surrounding community. 

IN THE NEWS




With single-family houses of many sizes, large houses broken up into apartments, and a five-story apartment building all on one street, Altamont Circle is a good visual example of what this proposed tweak to the draft Future Use Land Map (FLUM) could help bring about, say Sunshine Mathon and Dan Rosensweig.

Credit: Mike Kropf/Charlottesville Tomorrow
Erin O'Hare/Charlottesville Tomorrow
Proposed framework could change city's future
land use map implementation

Executive Director Sunshine Mathon joined Dan Rosensweig, president, and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, to discuss a proposed tweak to the Future Land Use Map.
Are you interested in a conversation with leading voices on housing, policy, and community engagement?
Join our Executive Director, Sunshine Mathon, and others for a lively discussion.
Watch on Facebook. The feature begins at the 16:52 mark.
Prep for Homeownership: Personal Finances
July 13th - 5:30 pm
Join us for a conversation on how you can get your financial house in order before purchasing a home. We will review your personal finances and credit and discuss loan options.

Eviction Prevention
July 27th - 5:30 p.m.
Learn about the resources available to prevent eviction. 
Support affordable housing for all.
Your contribution makes a difference to many families and individuals.
Thank you in advance.
Volunteer to distribute food at our communities!
Join us on Sunday, July 18th

When kids are out of school for the summer, families have a higher need for groceries. Let's do something for our neighbors. Easily register here

Thank you in advance!
 Nelson County government partners with Firefly, expands internet services, and offers discounts to
low-income households.
Upcoming Community Events

Have an event to share? Send it to us at gosocial@piedmonthousing.org
3rd Annual Harambee Family Events
January 2021 - December 2021
Harambee Family Events is a calendar that highlights African American Cultural Activities in Charlottesville and the surrounding area.
The calendar was created and designed by author, award winner, Mr. Alex-Zan.