From Homelessness to Homeowner
Read the STP OKI Summer 2025 article “From Homeless to Homeowner” by Beth Klahre. “With assistance from Brunswick Partnership for Housing and Brunswick Habitat for Humanity, a single mother finds a stable home in Boiling Spring Lakes.” Click the link below for the full article (Pages 48-51)
https://flipbooklets.com/pdfflipbooklets/southport-oak-island-magazine-summer-2025-edition#page48
Brunswick Partnership for Housing Purchases AT&T Property
BPH has acquired the AT&T lot adjacent to its property at 250 E. 11th Street, Southport, NC. Through this purchase, BPH doubled square footage of its open property to more than 30,000 square feet.
“We were fortunate to work with AT&T to acquire this property,” said Barry Fulton, BPH board chair. “AT&T diligently worked with us as we finalized the purchase. In addition, an anonymous donor stepped in to cover the cost of this strategic purchase.”
“At AT&T, we are committed to supporting local communities and organizations like the Brunswick Partnership for Housing who are making a difference in the lives of so many North Carolinians,” said Joey Nelson, Regional Director of External Affairs, AT&T North Carolina. “We are proud to work alongside BPH to help them achieve their mission of providing safe, affordable housing in Brunswick County.”
See the full news release by clicking on the News tab above then click read more.
Sleep Out Brunswick Great Success — Thank you!
Wow! What a Great Event!
Sleep Out Brunswick was an amazing success thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and supporters. We raised more than $50,000 with nearly 240 supporters. The Poverty Simulation gave 45 attendees the experience of what it could feel like to be without a home and in poverty, and nearly 25 people slept out.
Here is some of the great media coverage we received:
Sleep-out Brunswick event immerses participants in the realities of homelessness
https://www.wwaytv3.com/sleep-out-brunswick-event-immerses-participants-in-the-realities-of-homelessness/
First-ever 15-hour countywide sleepout & poverty simulation held in Brunswick County https://www.wect.com/2024/10/26/first-ever-15-hour-countywide-sleepout-poverty-simulation-held-brunswick-county/
Sleep Out Brunswick Thanks Generous Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors for Sleep Out Brunswick! Platinum Presenting Sponsor, Farm Bureau Insurance; Event Host, Cape Fear Regional Jetport; Poverty Simulation Sponsor, Novant Health; Silver Sponsors, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Co., Riverbrook Builders, Rabon Foundation; Bronze Sponsors, The Hamilton Real Estate Group, Fixins’, Bald Head Coffee, Brunswick County Association of Realtors, Sacred Heart Ladies Guild; Sponsor, SE Brunswick Women’s Association (SEBWA).
Brunswick Partnership for Housing and Brunswick County Habitat For Humanity Partner
Brunswick Partnership for Housing (BPH) and Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity (BCHfH) have developed an important partnership. This story is one of survival and perseverance helped by a minister, friend and two agencies working together to lift up a woman whose life has always been one step forward and two steps back.
See the full story in the NEWS section.
Hagood Hope for Children Foundation Makes Donation
Brunswick Partnership for Housing has received a $15,000 donation from Hagood Hope for Children, the Hagood Homes foundation. “Brunswick Partnership for Housing is an ideal fit for the mission of Hagood Hope for Children,” Patrick Kennedy, Hagood CEO said. “We have committed our lives to housing. Home is where we live, raise families, build a life … We’re happy to give back in a way that can give a family a permanent place they can call home.”
“Our community is so generous, Sally Learned, BPH Executive Director said. “Through this gift we’re able to move closer to paying off the mortgage for our building.”
Housing Need In Brunswick County
According the North Carolina Housing Coalition:
26% of Brunswick County residents are cost burdened. That’s 15,656 households.
49% of renters have difficulty affording their homes. That’s 4,203 households.
23% of homeowners have difficulty affording their homes. That’s 11,453 households.
