More than 20 years ago, the work of Community Housing Coalition (CHC) of Madison County began informally with local church congregations banding together to provide home repairs for families in need in their communities. Aging housing stock and the very low income level of many homeowners in the County resulted in an increasing need for such assistance. The Community Housing Coalition was formed out of the need to coordinate the generous efforts of the various groups providing assistance to community members.

Today, 25% of Madison County residents live in substandard housing. A growing senior population, rising housing prices, the challenges of addiction, and generational poverty are all part of the environment in which we work.

CHC works with more than 100 households annually, responding to their most urgent repair needs, many of which threaten the health and safety of residents.