Canopy Housing Foundation

08/12/2026

Register today for the 2026 Strides for Shelter 5K!

Every step taken at this year’s event will support the complete transformation of Crisis Assistance Ministry’s Free Store, helping local families lower everyday expenses, remain in their homes and rebuild their lives.

Join us Saturday, Oct. 17, at McAlpine Creek Park—and register during August using code FreeStore2026 to save 5%!

🔗 www.stridesforshelter5k.com

For 10 years, the Canopy Housing Foundation’s Strides for Shelter 5K has given Mecklenburg County individuals and families hope and stability. This year, every single registration will fund the complete transformation of the Crisis Assistance Ministry Free Store. This upgraded space will help local families lower their everyday expenses, stay in their homes, and rebuild their lives.

Don't just run a race—change a life. Register today to keep Mecklenburg County Individuals and Families in their homes.

🎉Use code FreeStore2026 for 5% OFF registration during the month of August!

📍 Event Details
· Date: Saturday, October 17th at 8:30 AM
· Location: McAlpine Creek Park (8711 Monroe Road)

🏅 Your Perks
· Race T-shirt
· Chip timing
· Swag bags
· Post-race food & drinks
· Kids' activities

Canopy Housing Foundation Canopy Realtor Association

Register now and be part of this mission's next chapter that creates lasting impact.
🔗www.stridesforshelter5k.com

07/24/2026

Realtors® are at the heart of everything we do! Thank you to our Canopy Realtor® members, volunteer grant panels, Realtor® Referrals and community partners for helping make this year's Community Grants and Habitat Support Grants possible. Together, we're investing in stronger communities and expanding access to safe, affordable housing.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀® 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Through the Canopy Housing Foundation, Realtors® continue to make a meaningful impact across Mecklenburg and Iredell counties. This week, the Foundation awarded $85,000 through its Habitat Support Grant and Community Grants programs to strengthen housing stability and create opportunity throughout our region.

Joan Goode, Realtor®, 2026 President of Canopy Realtor® Association, announced the following awards:

🏆 $30,000 in Habitat Support Grants awarded to seven Habitat for Humanity organizations, helping fund home construction, critical repairs and home preservation projects.

🏆 $55,000 in Community Grants awarded to 14 nonprofit organizations addressing unmet housing needs through housing assistance and other critical community programs.

Congratulations to this year's recipients, and thank you to the Canopy Realtor® members, volunteer grant panels, Realtor® Referrals and community partners whose dedication continues to strengthen our communities.

Learn more about this year's grant recipients: https://bit.ly/4b3WrmY

A Brighter Day Outreach
Care Ring
Caterpillar Ministries
Feed NC
Foster Village Charlotte
Furnish for Good
Hope Haven, Inc.
Roof Above
Mooresville Kindness Closet
Veterans Bridge Home
Anne Marie DeCatsye
Shauna Graves
NC Realtors
National Association of REALTORS®

07/21/2026

Every grant awarded represents an investment in stronger communities and brighter futures.

We're honored to partner with dedicated Realtor® members, volunteers and nonprofit organizations to help expand housing opportunities and support our neighbors throughout Haywood County.

Congratulations to all of this year's grant and scholarship recipients!
We invite you to learn more about the organizations making a difference in our community, and help us celebrate their impact. https://canopyhousingfoundation.org/community-grant-programs-haywood/

06/26/2026

Huge thanks to DASH Carolina for contributing $2,170 to the Canopy Housing Foundation!

This year, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the community, DASH Carolina is donating funds to the Foundation with every closing. The Foundation is grateful for this support and will use these funds to address unmet housing needs in Mecklenburg County.

Thanks again to DASH Carolina for caring about our community!

06/19/2026

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟭𝟬%!
Join us for the 10th Anniversary Strides for Shelter 5K and celebrate a decade of supporting housing stability in our community.

Register by 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬 and use code 𝟭𝟬𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 to save 10% on your registration.
This year's event benefits 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, helping transform its Free Store and expand access to essential items that support families and individuals facing housing challenges.

📅 October 17, 2026
📍 McAlpine Creek Park
⏰ 8:30 a.m.
Register now: https://stridesforshelter5k.com
Canopy Realtor Association

06/12/2026

We're honored to have our 2026 REALTORS® Care Day featured by Realtors Are Good Neighbors. Thank you to our REALTOR® volunteers, community partners and homeowners who made this day of service possible. Together, we're building stronger communities across the Charlotte region and Haywood County.

Realtors are Good Neighbors National Association of REALTORS®

More than 250 Canopy Housing Foundation REALTOR® volunteers rolled up their sleeves and worked side by side during the 2026 REALTORS® Care Day event on April 17 in honor of Fair Housing Month.

The annual day of service focused on helping a diverse group of homeowners with critical—and often unaffordable—exterior home repairs, along with essential adaptive and safety modifications at 13 sites across the Charlotte region and Haywood County, North Carolina.

Over the course of a single day, REALTOR® teams completed a wide range of community projects, including supporting Habitat for Humanity builds; landscaping homes with fresh flowers and yard cleanup; interior painting; refreshing shelter kitchens and bedrooms; organizing pantry and storage spaces; moving donated items into off-site storage; repairing and replacing playground equipment; and clearing debris from outdoor areas. The work supported safer, healthier and more welcoming spaces for the communities they serve.

Habitat for Humanity
Canopy Housing Foundation
NC Realtors

06/11/2026

Registration is now open for the 10th Anniversary Strides for Shelter 5K!

Join us on Saturday, October 17, as we celebrate a decade of running, walking and making a difference in our community. This year's event benefits Crisis Assistance Ministry, helping support families across our region through programs that reduce housing instability and prevent eviction.

Register today, take advantage of introductory pricing through June 20, and help us continue creating housing opportunities and stronger communities.

Learn more and register: www.stridesforshelter5k.com

Big milestones deserve big celebrations!

The 10th Anniversary Strides for Shelter registration officially opens TODAY, June 10th . Secure a special introductory rate between June 10th - June 20th PLUS save an extra 10% with code 10YEARS at checkout.

· Race Date: Saturday, October 17th at 8:30 AM
· Location: McAlpine Creek Park, 8711 Monroe Road
· Register: www.stridesforshelter5k.com

Sign up and support this year’s beneficiary, Crisis Assistance Ministry with transforming their Free Store – helping families across our region reduce costs and avoid eviction.

Canopy Housing Foundation Canopy Realtor Association

06/04/2026

Community impact happens one act of service at a time.

During Give Back Week, Canopy Housing Foundation volunteers returned to Pearl Park for our latest Adopt-A-Stream cleanup, removing 50 pounds of trash despite rainy conditions and muddy banks.

Since 2022, our Realtor® volunteers have helped remove more than 3,000 pounds of trash from this waterway through our partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services.

Thank you to everyone who continues to invest their time and talents in building stronger, healthier communities.

Realtors are Good Neighbors

A little rain wasn't about to stop this crew.

Yesterday, on June 2, as part of the ‘Give Back Week’, Canopy Housing Foundation volunteers headed back to Pearl Park for our second Adopt-A-Stream cleanup of the year, collecting 50 pounds of trash while navigating muddy banks, overgrown vegetation, and wet conditions.

These cleanups happen several times each year, and the impact adds up. Since adopting the stream in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services in 2022, our Canopy Realtor® volunteers have helped remove more than 3,000 pounds of trash from the waterway.

Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and helped keep our community beautiful. Together, we're making a difference – one cleanup at a time.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
Realtors are Good Neighbors
NC Realtors
National Association of REALTORS®

05/08/2026

Do you know a young person already making a difference in our community?

The Canopy Housing Foundation YES Award recognizes youth ages 10–18 who are actively improving the quality of life in our region through service, leadership and compassion. Whether they volunteer quietly behind the scenes or lead major community efforts, now is the time to celebrate their impact.

Help us recognize the next Youth Excellence in Service (YES) Award recipient. Spread the word by sharing this post with educators, community leaders, parents and anyone who knows an inspiring young person making a difference.

Nominations are due May 31 at 5 p.m. Learn more and nominate today:
https://www.canopyhousingfoundation.org/yes-award/
Canopy Realtor Association

04/27/2026

Realtors® Care Day is about neighbors helping neighbors – and this moment captures that spirit in action.

Across the Charlotte, Northern, and Western regions, volunteers came together to make meaningful repairs, improve safety, and support homeowners in need.

Thank you to every volunteer who gave their time, and to the dedicated leadership – area and site captains, board members, and our 2026 REALTORS® Care Day Chair – who made this day possible. Your planning, coordination, and commitment drive the impact we see in our communities each year.

We’re proud of what was accomplished together and grateful to be part of a community that shows up. Check out photos from the day!
https://tinyurl.com/2vz4ktbh

Canopy Realtor Association NC Realtors National Association of REALTORS® Gabrielle Anne Beaver Joan Goode, Realtor - Dickens Mitchener - Charlotte, NC Chamiese Evans Shauna Graves Realtor LaRay Blake Griffin Lewis Jason Morton Beverly Faye Newell