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Habitat Charlotte Region tells Gastonia council merger will expand home repairs, financial education and modest homebuilding

Gastonia City Council · November 19, 2024
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Laura Belcher, president and CEO of Habitat Charlotte Region, told council the Oct. 1 consolidation with Habitat Gaston County preserved staff, intends to expand home repair and financial education in Gastonia and may increase light‑density housing options such as duplexes and triplexes over time.

Laura Belcher, president and CEO of Habitat Charlotte Region, briefed Gastonia—s City Council on Nov. 19 about a consolidation effective Oct. 1 that combined Habitat Charlotte Region and Habitat Gaston County into a single organization serving a larger region. Belcher said the merger retained Habitat Gaston staff and aimed to increase capacity across three primary fronts: new‑home construction, critical home repair for owner‑occupied homes…

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