Davidson Housing Coalition believes that Davidson’s traditional mix of people in all income levels is fundamental to our community and distinguishes US as a town.
Dear Community,
Way back in the 20th Century, the Town of Davidson asked what kind of a future it wanted. Among the issues it foresaw was a need for affordable housing, long before there was a general awareness of the phrase.
People still sometimes wonder what it means. To US, it means safe, quality homes for those who enrich our community — people like waiters, teachers, retired military veterans and care-givers.
Rather than launch a costly government program, Davidson incubated the non-profit Davidson Housing Coalition to create housing for people whose household income was below the 80 percent average threshold of the community. We were expected to largely pay our own way through independent fund-raising. None of Mecklenburg’s other five satellite towns have programs like Davidson’s.
We’ve been at it for 25 years now, and we’ve won national recognition. Now, cities like Charlotte have awakened dramatically to the needs for affordable housing, recognizing what Davidson saw a generation ago – that it nurtures a broad diversity in the tapestry of our community and powers a skilled, stable and dedicated workforce that serves us all.
Please join us in this important work as we enter our second quarter-century in the extraordinary community named Davidson.
Mark Washburn, Past Board Chair (2020 & 2021)
Our Mission
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Portion of contributions that go directly to support our programs
*Figures are cumulative as of the end of 2019.
- Support from individuals like you 49%
- Support from houses of worship, Town of Davidson, and grants/foundations 51%
Total number of DHC's affordable rentals in Davidson
Home repairs funded for low-wealth families in our area
Households helped by COVID-19 relief disbursed by DHC
Total clients who have received financial counseling
In the spirit of appreciation and gratitude, DHC periodically recognizes a person who deserves a "shout-out."

Mary Walsh
“Davidson is such a welcoming place. I have wonderful neighbors. This is a beautiful community that I want to be involved in.” And, she is. Mary Walsh, a 10-year resident of one of Davidson Housing Coalition’s duplexes on Mock Circle, volunteers at the library, works...





