Rock Hill Affordable Housing Gets Boost as 18 Homes Transferred to Nonprofit Stewardship
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA — A significant affordable housing initiative is taking shape in Rock Hill, as two mission-driven organizations have joined forces to safeguard access to low-cost homes for South Carolina families.
In a newly announced collaborative effort, Homes of Hope and Affordable Upstate have finalized the transfer of 18 single-family rental homes in Rock Hill. The goal? Ensure these homes remain affordable amid the region’s rapidly rising housing costs.
Nonprofit Partnership Prioritizes Housing Stability
The initiative addresses South Carolina’s worsening housing crisis, particularly the increasing shortage of quality affordable homes. Through this deal, Affordable Upstate will assume ownership of the homes while maintaining long-term affordability for current and future residents.
“This transaction will be transformational in its impact, and more importantly, incredibly stabilizing for the families living in these homes,” said Don Oglesby, President and CEO of Homes of Hope.
This move enables Homes of Hope to reinvest capital into further affordable housing and workforce development initiatives—without abandoning its mission of helping South Carolina’s most vulnerable residents.
A Strategic Move to Address South Carolina’s Housing Crisis
With thousands of households struggling under the weight of soaring rents, the transfer of ownership to Affordable Upstate is viewed as a forward-thinking solution. The organization emphasizes intentional ownership and community-centered housing models, which aligns closely with the goals of long-term affordability and neighborhood stability.
According to a statement reported by the Post and Courier, this partnership is designed to be sustainable, providing relief to families living paycheck-to-paycheck while giving organizations like Homes of Hope room to scale their broader mission.
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