In the News – WeBuild Concord

‘God’s Timin Is Perefect:’ Early Childhood Educator Achieves Long-Awaited Dream of Homeownership

Independent Tribune
December 24, 2023

Rayven White received an extra special early Christmas present this year. She became a homeowner for the first time, as she and her 11-year old daughter Riley officially moved into their 1200-square-foot home on Howerton Avenue in Concord.

Just in Time for Christmas: A Mother and Daughter Secure Their First Home

QCityMetro.com
December 22, 2023

Christmas came early this year for Rayven White, and it arrived in the form of a new house key.

On a quiet street in Concord on Thursday, White was handed possession of a 1,200-square-foot house that marked the end of her years-long quest to become a homeowner.

Concord Nonprofit Works to Increase Affordable Housing

WCNC.com
December 21, 2023

CONCORD, N.C. — If you ask Patrick Graham, he’ll tell you his work is personal.

“My mother worked all of her life,” Graham explained. “Fifty-plus years before she retired. She passed away this past year and was never able to own [a home]. As a young man, I thought that I would be able to provide her that opportunity. It’s one of the things that I sort of failed at. It didn’t happen. So, I carry that chip on my shoulder.”

Concord Nonprofit Buys Local Church to Build Affordable Housing

WSOCTV.com
March 11, 2023

CONCORD, N.C. — A historic church in Concord is getting a makeover.

WeBuild Concord, an affordable housing nonprofit launched by the city, just bought the historic Kerr Street Baptist Church to develop it into 15 affordable housing and workspace units.

Tiny Homes May Soon Be Allowed in Concord

WCNC.com
March 9, 2023

CONCORD, N.C. — Concord city leaders were scheduled to discuss a proposed ordinance that would allow tiny homes in city limits to address the growing need for affordable housing.

The discussion was tabled for now, but city officials said they have received an increasing number of inquiries from developers about smaller homes on smaller lots in areas that currently have single-family homes.

WeBuild Concord Acquires Historic Church for Affordable Workforce Housing and Entrepreneurs

WBTV.com
March 2, 2023

CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) – WeBuild Concord has purchased the historic Kerr Street Baptist Church, 114 Kerr Street, Concord, NC, to develop fifteen (15) affordable and workforce housing units and incubator space for entrepreneurs and artists.

Let The Church Say Amen To Equitable Housing and Entrepreneurship

City of Concord
February 21, 2023

WeBuild Concord has purchased the historic Kerr Street Baptist Church, 114 Kerr Street, Concord, NC, to develop fifteen (15) affordable and workforce housing units and incubator space for entrepreneurs and artists. A local firm, Carlos Moore Architects, is leading the design.

WeBuild Concord Partners Break Ground in Historic Logan Community

City of Concord
November 28, 2022

WeBuild Concord, in collaboration with the City of Concord, Cabarrus County, and other partners, will begin one of the most significant homeownership efforts in the historic Logan Community.

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Supports WeBuild Establishing Community Advisory Board

Indepenent Tribune
October 25, 2022

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is supporting WeBuild Concord’s effort to form a community advisory board to ensure its policies and projects reflect the needs of residents and partners. The step comes when several construction projects are about to begin in parts of Concord.

‘It is going to change my life’: New Affordable Housing Development Coming to Concord

WSOC-TV
May 30, 2022

The City of Concord, Cabarrus County, and local nonprofit We Build Concord are coming together to build a new affordable housing development in Concord to give families a chance at homeownership.

Concord is the most popular suburb of Charlotte and the cost of homes is rising, with a price tag that is out of reach for many families.

WeBuild Concord Asking for $1M for Housing Plan

Queen City News
April 12, 2022

WeBuild Concord, formerly Concord Family Enrichment Association, is asking the Concord city council to approve a $1 million contribution from the city’s affordable housing fund.

The money would be used towards an $11 million effort to create 50-60 affordable housing units over the next year. One of the first of those projects is a 26-unit townhome development known as the Lincoln Street Townhomes for people making 80% or less than the median income.

Concord Non-Profit Undergoes Name Change

Independent Tribune
February 3,2022

CFEA will become WeBuild Concord with a new vision and mission. Board chair of WeBuild Concord and City of Concord Councilman, J.C. McKenzie, said that the new name solidifies the brand of the organizations. McKenzie added that the new name focuses on the pillar of the organization—the building of opportunities, partnerships, and homes. Logo design also often comes into play when such organizations undergo branding and name changes.

A New Name for Concord Affordable Housing Agency and Partners

Independent Tribune
January 20,2022

Concord Family Enrichment Association (CFEA) announced a new name, several housing projects, and new construction partners at the Concord City Council meeting. CFEA is now WeBuild Concord with a new mission and vision.