July 1st, 2024
The Housing Assistance Corporation extends a warm welcome to Margaret Fenton Lebeck, our new executive director. Margaret holds a master’s degree in Peace, Conflict, and Development and completed a Certificate in Managerial Leadership at Goizueta Business School, Emory University. She also earned bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology and sociology, Photojournalism, and French. Margaret is a recipient of the Rotary International World Peace Fellowship and the Fulbright Award and is a Phi Beta Kappa member.
The entire HAC community welcomes Margaret to the organization as she begins her journey with Housing Assistance!
“I am thrilled to join the HAC team as the Executive Director during this crucial period for housing in Western North Carolina. I am eager to lead the partnerships and projects that will continue the organization's legacy of transformative change.”
Margaret Fenton Lebeck, Executive Director
The Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation Awards HAC $35,000!
We are pleased to announce, on December 15, 2018 the Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation awarded The Housing Assistance Corporation $35,000 in salary support for the Home Repair program. Since 1996, the Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation has awarded 1,913 grants on behalf of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas South Central Community, totaling more than $86,200,000 to organizations serving unserved or underserved populations.
The Housing Assistance Corporation is a private, non-profit organization committed to providing safe and affordable housing for persons of limited income living in Henderson County and surrounding areas, because we believe every human being deserves the opportunity to live in a decent home. The Home Repair Program offered by Housing Assistance provides home repairs for people of low income in Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties. In 2018, Housing Assistance was able to serve 130 households and make 131 repairs. If you are in need of home repair services or are interested in volunteering with this program please call 828-692-4744 ext. 107.
The Board of Directors and staff of The Housing Assistance Corporation would like to thank the Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation for their support in our home repair program and dedication to the residents of our area.
