I came back to Asheville after I had my son, Brian. That’s when I found my apartment with MHO. I’m one of the first tenants to have a one bedroom with washer and dryer amenities. I have a dishwasher and … Read More
“A couple of years ago, I couldn’t have seen myself sitting here in my apartment. It’s like I’m dreaming,” said Barbara. When Barbara lived in High Point, NC, she hit rock bottom and was homeless. “I heard about MHO and … Read More
By MATT BUSH • JAN 24, 2017 NPR’s Michel Martin, weekend host of All Things Considered,will be at Diana Wortham Theatre at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 to host Going There: When Your Hometown Gets Hot as part of … Read More
Frank Walters’ life changed completely after the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. The ripple effect from the terror attack devastated the international shipping business. Frank lost his successful import/export business of 25 years in Jacksonville, Florida. Frank’s life took a … Read More
By Rob Neufeld, Columnist, Asheville Citizen Times We are living in historic times. The tourist economy is booming while affordable housing is shrinking, and the two are related. The city of Asheville is changing its shape and personality in response to … Read More
On November 18, 2016, Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) was recognized for 25 years of partnership with the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) at a plaque ceremony in Weaverville. To date, this partnership has brought an investment of more than … Read More
by Beth Walton, bwalton@citizen-times.com, Asheville Citizen Times Families and individuals in the Self-Help Homeownership Program work cooperatively for up to 10 months to build their neighborhood together. With the guidance of a MHO construction supervisor, they frame their homes, put in the floors … Read More
By Beth Walton Asheville Citizen Times – October 30, 2016 – WEAVERVILLE Rebecca Kingston once felt safe in the belief she would live as her parents did. She’d get married, have children and enjoy a steady job, which in her … Read More
Save the Date for this year’s Housewarming Party! It’s Wednesday, November 16th, from 6:30-9pm. Enjoy great food, beer and wine, and learn more about MHO and our services. Then dance the night away with the Westsound Band. Tickets are $40 … Read More