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 June is National Healthy Homes Month

Did you know that in the U.S. today, people spend close to 90 percent of their time indoors? June is National Healthy Homes Month and Housing & Neighborhood Services, along with other organizations nationwide, will be running a campaign designed to help people connect the dots between their health and their home, and to highlight ways to keep people of all ages safe and healthy in their homes.

Follow along on social (@HNSCharlotte and facebook.com/HNSCharlotte) to learn more about things like lead, mold, pests, home safety and more, and to see tips on how to keep your home healthy and safe all month long!                   

Check out what's going on in local communities

• City Budget Commits to $50M to Affordable Housing 
  This week, the City finalized its FY19 Budget. Part of the budget included placing a referendum on the ballot this fall to increase the City’s affordable housing fund to $50 million. Mayor Vi Lyles has also asked the private and philanthropic sectors to match these efforts, and Foundation for the Carolinas has donated the first $5 million.
  
  

•  My Sister's House Celebrates 10 Years
  Over the past decade, the face of homelessness in Charlotte has changed. Untreated mental health issues, sudden unemployment, and domestic violence are just some of the reasons that hundreds of single women are forced into homelessness in Charlotte. One of the ways the City of Charlotte helps address this issue is by providing funding to and partnering with Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO).
  
  Friendship Community Development Organization is a CHDO in Charlotte that operates My Sister’s House, a transitional living program that helps to empower single, adult women to become self-sufficient by providing safe, temporary housing and life skills training. The program recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, where more than 130 people attended the breakfast to celebrate, participate in the affordable housing conversation and support the organization. Learn more about My Sister’s House here.
  
  

• Winterfield Neighborhood Completes its Beautification Project
  The Winterfield Neighborhood Association recently completed their beautification project that was part of their most recent Neighborhood Matching Grant. Throughout the project, several students shared why they think it’s important to participate in events like this and keep their neighborhood clean. Check out the video they made!
  
                    
  
  
• 9 Thoughtful Ways to Welcome Neighbors
  With summer just around the corner, more people are moving. Check out this blog that shares thoughtful ways that neighbors can welcome newcomers into the community.
  
  

• Code Enforcement Tip of the Month
  Reminder: Large commercial vehicles (rollbacks, semi-trucks, etc.) are not allowed on residentially zoned property. A violation of this ordinance could result in escalating fines up to $500/day. Learn more at charlottenc.gov/codeenforcement.