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50 Years of Impact

Since 1975, Community Housing Partners (CHP) has been creating homes and opportunities for thousands of residents across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. What started as a grassroots effort to repair homes has grown into a mission-driven organization dedicated to housing, sustainability, and community development.

Join us throughout 2025 as we celebrate five decades of strengthening communities, recognizing our past achievements, and looking ahead to the future.

Our Journey of Growth and Innovation

Explore CHP’s milestones in housing affordability, sustainability, and community services through our interactive timeline:

  • 1975: Project Home Repair is founded in Virginia’s New River Valley.
  • 1980s: Expansion into rental housing preservation and property management.
  • 1990s: Launch of Resident Services and energy training programs.
  • 2000s: Rebranding as Community Housing Partners and creation of a financial institution to support economic development.
  • 2020s: Innovations in shared solar energy, homeownership initiatives, and literacy programs.