We thank sponsored residents Crystal and Brandon for sharing their Lotus Campaign success story, as they secure their own lease and move into a 2-bedroom apartment in Charlotte. Read the article and watch the video here.
It’s tremendously rewarding for our Sharon Crossing collaboration to be named as a finalist by the Urban Land Institute for its inaugural Housing Impact Awards. The awards recognize exemplary developments, including new construction, acquisition, or preservation, […]
Invisible People reports how Lotus Campaign works without any federal funding by covering move-in costs and supporting both renters and landlords, a model gaining relevance as federal
Poverty, mental illness and addiction can contribute to homelessness, but they are not its primary drivers, Beth Silverman told a group of business owners, real estate agents, nonprofit organizers and other community stakeholders who gathered at Revival Asheville on Aug. 27 for
Isabella Cashman of The Carolina Journal wrote a thorough story on Lotus Campaign, including our origin story featuring social service and real estate partners, and sharing the success and one of our many Lotus graduates, Dennis, who is living in his own home after support from HopeHaven, Amber Lake Apartments, and Lotus. Read the whole […]
Part 2: Host Atticus LeBlanc continues his conversation with Beth Silverman of Lotus Campaign about policy, trends, and the future of homelessness solutions. Beth argues the U.S. over-focuses on emergency responses and long-run permanent housing while neglecting interim “next step” options, and says homelessness tools
Most solutions to homelessness focus on policy. Lotus Campaign is taking a different approach. On this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie Goar sits down with Beth Silverman to break down how private sector partnerships are creating real housing solutions. Beth explains how the Lotus model connects landlords, developers, and
In this two-part episode of “One Room at a Time” podcast, host Atticus LeBlanc, founder and CEO of PadSplit, interviews Beth Silverman, co-founder and executive director of the Lotus Campaign, about her cross-sector career in city planning, real estate, and public policy, and how it led to tackling homelessness.
In this interview with The Planning Report, Lotus Campaign’s Co-Founder and Executive Director Beth Silverman explains how Lotus reduces landlord risk through financial guarantees and support services while expanding
LEO Impact Capital’s workforce housing investment management platform partnered with Lotus Campaign to acquire Sharon Crossing, a 144-unit, garden-style community in Charlotte. Through this partnership, 20% of the units will be reserved for Lotus clients through our Landlord Participation Program.
Lotus Campaign Co-Founder and Executive Director Beth Silverman guest hosts episode #8 of ULI Charlotte’s Building Connections podcast, breaking down the myths, realities, and solutions to shaping a more attainable, balanced housing future for the region.
What if everything you believe about homelessness is wrong? Lotus Campaign’s Beth Silverman talks with Kwame Christian about the hidden economic drivers behind America’s housing crisis — and why traditional charity models often do more harm than good.
Michelle Boudin of WCNC Charlotte features Lotus Campaign resident Mario Johnson, and one our social service partners, Jacob Jenkins of Hope Haven. Lotus Charlotte Program Director Geoff Brooks explains how Lotus Campaign’s radically simple model unites unlikely allies, and reveals what can happen when we decide to approach homelessness in a new way.
Lotus Campaign is proud to announce that its cofounder and Executive Director has been honored as a "Change Maker" in the latest issue of Drew Magazine, now on stands.
Join Lotus Campaign for a virtual conversation about eviction prevention and homelessness in America. (Due to Covid, this is a hybrid event)
Thank you to Lauren Lindstrom from the Charlotte Observer for sharing our story and impact!
Lotus's Executive Director Beth Silverman was recently interviewed as part of Eve Picker's brilliant podcast series Rethink Real Estate for Good.
The Hip Hop Architecture Camp uses hip hop culture as a catalyst to introduce underrepresented youth to architecture, urban planning and design.
Next City recently interviewed Lotus about their Landlord Participation Program and model to address homelessness in America.
Lotus Campaign made the local and national news this month! We are thrilled about the great coverage of our work.
The Lotus Campaign is honored to be among Fast Company's 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards.
Check out this great short piece on the Lotus Campaign and what we've been up to since our launch this summer!
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