Canopy Housing Foundation

09/26/2025

Axios Charlotte recently highlighted that “walking clubs are cropping up around Charlotte, offering a slower-paced way to move while building community”. The article also highlighted groups like Charlotte Girls Who Walk, and City Girls Walk.
Why not take your next walk with purpose, and join us for the Strides for Shelter 5K Run+Walk on Oct. 18 at McAlpine Creek Park, benefiting Project Outpour. Every stride helps provide showers, hope, and dignity for our neighbors!
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/3jchvx54

Strides for Shelter 5K Run + Walk, Oct. 18, 2025 This Year’s Beneficiary, Project Outpour We are thrilled to announce that our 2025 race beneficiary for our 9th Strides for Shelter 5K is Project Outpour. Project Outpour provides free mobile shower access and hygiene services to individuals moving ...

09/25/2025

The 2025 Canopy Innovation Award is underway!
On Sept. 15, students from Central Piedmont Community College , Haywood Community College , Johnson C. Smith University, and UNC Charlotte joined our kickoff Boot Camp. Ely Portillo, Executive Editor of WFAE, shared insights from his career covering local housing issues.

Over the next two months, student teams will work with mentors — including leaders from the City of Charlotte Government , University of Florida , Sunburst Realty, Pinnacle Financial Services and SchermCo — to develop innovative solutions to the shortage of attainable housing.

Their ideas will be presented on Nov. 10 to a panel of expert judges. Up for grabs: $10,000 in scholarships!

Stay tuned on the Canopy Housing Foundation website for updates on this groundbreaking program. https://canopyhousingfoundation.org

09/11/2025

Let’s step up together!

On October 18, we’ll be at McAlpine Creek Park for the Strides for Shelter 5K Run/Walk, supporting Project Outpour and their mission to provide dignity through mobile shower services.

Every stride counts — helping bring hope and hygiene to neighbors moving through homelessness. Register today at https://stridesforshelter5k.com

🏃🏾‍♀️💧 Lace up for dignity! Join us on October 18th at McAlpine Creek Park for the Canopy Housing Foundation Strides for Shelter 5K Run/Walk, benefiting Project Outpour.

Every step you take helps bring showers, hope, and dignity to our neighbors moving through homelessness. Together, we can make an impact — one shower, one stride at a time.

✨ Register today at stridesforshelter5k.com and use code SHOWERFORHOPE for 10% off through Sept. 26!

08/29/2025

Team up for a cause! Register your team or firm for the 2025 Strides for Shelter 5K at McAlpine Park on Sat., Oct. 18— proceeds benefit Project Outpour, providing mobile shower services with dignity to our homeless neighbors. ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3jchvx54

Already showing support? Snap a photo of your Strides yard sign at your office, firm or listing. Tag us, and we’ll share it back on our channels!

Strides for Shelter 5k and Fun Run McAlpine Creek Park, Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC, USA - STRIDES FOR SHELTER 5K RUN + WALKMCALPINE CREEK… - October 18, 2025

08/22/2025

Show How Your TEAMwork Makes the Dreamwork!
Join us on Sat., Oct. 18 for the Strides for Shelter 5K and help support unmet housing needs in our community.

This year’s beneficiary: Project Outpour, a Charlotte nonprofit delivering mobile shower services with dignity and compassion to our homeless neighbors. Proceeds will ensure 3,500 individuals and families receive critical hygiene services annually across five locations.

Team Challenge: pre-purchase 10 race entries for $400 (additional entries $40 each) by Oct. 4 (regular price $44.79).

Want to do more? View sponsorship opportunities or ask about group discounts!
Contact Stacy Baum for details: https://tinyurl.com/mr24hum4

07/26/2025

We're thrilled to award $58,700 in 2025 Community Grants to 13 nonprofits across Mecklenburg and Iredell counties! These organizations are on the front lines of addressing unmet housing needs and building stronger communities.

Since 2009, Canopy Housing Foundation has distributed over $583,000 in community grants to nonprofits, empowering them to make a lasting impact.

Congratulations to all the recipients and thank you to the REALTORS® who supported their applications! Learn more about this year’s grants:
https://canopyhousingfoundation.org

Ada Jenkins Center Southern Homes of The Carolinas A Giving Heart Project McAfee & Company, Compass Real Estate Beds for Kids McNulty Realty Dahlia Grove .php?id=61572425807645 Fifth Street Ministries Mary Palmes, Broker/ Realtor, Allen Tate Realtors Flowers Ministries, Inc. Shepherd Real Properties Antonio Worsham Leah's Hopes and Dreams Angela Craghead Realty Group, LLC Matthews HELP Center Tina Whitley Realty, Coldwell Banker Realty Renaissance West Community Initiative She Built This City Real Estate w/ Jenise Taylor Time Out Youth Helen Adams Realty Veterans Bridge Home Lenore Pattillo - Coldwell Banker Realty Canopy Realtor Association

07/25/2025

We’re proud to continue our strong partnership with Habitat for Humanity organizations across our region!
This year, $26,300 in Habitat Support Grants was awarded to six Habitat affiliates, funding projects from new home construction to critical repairs. Since 2007, Canopy Housing Foundation has provided $374,000 in total support for Habitat for Humanity, ensuring more families have a safe, affordable place to call home.

Thank you to all the Realtors® who championed these efforts! Read more about the Habitat Support Program: https://canopyhousingfoundation.org/habitat-support/

Alexander County Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity Stanly County Habitat for Humanity -Anson-County-Habitat-for-Humanity Canopy Realtor Association

07/24/2025

Meet our 2025 recipient, Alexander Riley!
A junior at Ballantyne Ridge High School, Alex embodies Youth Excellence in Service. While balancing a full high school course load and dual enrollment in community college, he’s also pursuing his Certified Nursing Associate (CNA) certification — driven by compassion for underserved elderly in his community.

Through perseverance, humility, and service, he inspires peers and educators alike. From tutoring classmates to supporting teachers, Alex leads by example. In a touching moment at the Canopy Housing Foundation Community Awards Celebration, Alexander presented the YES Mentor Pin to his grandfather, honoring the guiding presence that helped shape his journey.

Congratulations, Alex — your generosity of spirit is what the is all about!
Learn more about the YES Award and past recipients: https://tinyurl.com/ms9482rf


Canopy Realtor Association Charisma Dockery Southerland Joan Goode, Realtor - Dickens Mitchener - Charlotte, NC Anne Marie DeCatsye Todd Long Tiffany Clements Johannes Ballantyne Ridge High School, Charlotte

07/23/2025

We’re proud to help strengthen housing and opportunity in Haywood County. Thanks to the power of philanthropy and local leadership, we're supporting nonprofits, uplifting students, and building a stronger community. Thank you to everyone who continues to give their time, energy, and heart to this important work!

07/19/2025

Get ready to make a difference! Join us for the Strides for Shelter Race on October 18th, supporting the important work of Project Outpour. Before the race, come connect with this year's beneficiary at the Canopy EXPO on September 9th. Don't miss this chance to learn about their amazing impact in our community, by registering for the EXPO: https://tinyurl.com/3bzf46xw

And don't forget to register for Strides! https://tinyurl.com/3jchvx54

06/27/2025

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors who made this year’s Project REACH on June 25 a success! Your support helps us uplift communities and make a real impact.

Special thanks to:
Lunch Sponsor: DR Horton
T-shirt Sponsor: Pinnacle Financial Partners
Patron Sponsor: HomeTrust Bank
Friend Sponsor: Miller Hogue Law Firm

Together, we’re building stronger neighborhoods—one volunteer day at a time! Learn more about our mission at: https://tinyurl.com/424nvp2b

D.R. Horton Homes Pinnacle Financial Partners HomeTrust Bank

06/20/2025

Is your company, community group, or organization looking to support an event that makes a real impact on local homelessness?

Join us for the 2025 Strides for Shelter 5K Run + Walk, presented by Canopy Housing Foundation, the charitable arm of Canopy Realtor Association. This year’s event will benefit Project Outpour, supporting critical services for our neighbors in need.

Group Discount Alert! Reserve a team bundle of 10 race entries at a special rate:
-$350 – Available through July 20, 2025 ($35 per additional entry)
-$400 – Available through October 4, 2025 ($40 per additional entry)
(Regular price is up to $44.79 per entry)

Don’t miss this chance to run (or walk!) for a cause and enjoy a great team-building experience.
Reserve your group entries by contacting Stacy Baum at: [email protected]