“Safe affordable housing is so important because it’s just foundational to people’s health and well-being. It stabilizes a family and gives them a shot at being otherwise successful,” says Carol Clarke, CEO of Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham. “Working people fuel the economy, and they’re not going to be good workers if they don’t have stable housing.”
Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham is at the forefront of building economic stability through equitable housing solutions in Alabama. Their team is continually expanding access to financial education, homeownership counseling, classes on home maintenance, and legal aid. They help provide affordable options for families who have long been priced out of the housing market. Carol and her team’s work reflects a deep commitment to ensuring that housing isn’t just built—but that it becomes a springboard for opportunity and community pride.