Trending...
- $112 Million Contract Backlog for Cycurion (N A S D A Q: CYCU) Enters Hyper-Growth Phase With, Strategic Acquisitions, & Exploding AI Cybersecurity
- "Fearless and Free": Long Beach Pride 2026 Celebrates Resilience, Family, and Multicultural Connection
- Creator Space LA brings together industry leaders for an immersive AI showcase, demonstrations, and film hackathon
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An estimated three in ten Americans who are homeless also suffer from serious mental illness (SMI), an indication of the acute lack of affordable, stable housing for some of our society's most vulnerable members. An innovative project, funded by a grant from Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, hopes to use micro-housing configured with supportive services and nearby amenities to help overcome this problem in North Carolina and nationally.
A public/private partnership between Cross Disability Services, Inc. (XDS) and The School of Social Work (SSW) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will use a $100,000 grant from Cardinal Innovations to develop "Tiny Homes Village" (THV) whose primary purpose is to offer "well-designed, affordable, permanent homes to support the health and wellbeing of people with SMI."
According to the grant application, the project will comprise 15 tiny homes, each valued at $50,000 with approximately 350 square feet of living space. The homes will be built in a village with a communal clubhouse, green spaces and ready access to public transportation and a variety of community-based services.
Residents of the THV will receive Permanent Supportive Housing (PHS), a service model that has been proven effective at supporting the successful integration of people with SMI into the community by improving mental health outcomes while reducing health care costs.
More on ncarol.com
XDS is the owner and operator of THV, located adjacent to the Farm at Penny Lane in northeastern Chatham County, NC. Thava Mahadevan, MS, CEO of XDS, is the founder and co-director with Amy Blank Wilson, PhD, associate professor at the UNC-CH School of Social Work, the primary sponsor. Construction began in March 2020 and is expected to be completed in October 2021.
Residents will receive long-term leases and pay one-third of their monthly income to rent a tiny home. Veterans will be given priority consideration for five of the homes.
"Access to safe and affordable housing is a fundamental human right," said Thava Mahadevan, Executive Director, XDS Inc. and Director of Operations for the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. "The Tiny Homes Village project has the potential to transform the lives of people impacted by mental health conditions. We are grateful to Cardinal Innovations for their generous support and partnership on this initiative."
The UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health will be the primary service provider for the project. Its staff will work with residents to develop individual wellness plans. Peer support specialists also will be available on-site. A wide range of ancillary activities will be offered in the village such as yoga, horticultural therapy, art and music classes and cooking lessons, and banks, grocery stores, transportation and other educational programs will be accessible nearby.
More on ncarol.com
"Tiny Homes Village is an exciting and pioneering effort in support of those with SMI," said Trey Sutten, Cardinal Innovations CEO. "Addressing the vitally important element of affordable and stable housing is the foundation for health and wellbeing. We are honored to be a partner in helping to realize such an important project with great potential to become a national model."
About Cardinal Innovations Healthcare: Cardinal Innovations Healthcare is a specialized health plan and care coordinator for Medicaid recipients and the under- and uninsured in North Carolina with complex behavioral and special needs. Cardinal Innovations connects people with treatment and support for mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders through a network of providers in their communities. The organization serves this important role in 20 counties. In 2020, Cardinal Innovations administered nearly $850 million for the care of 825,000 people in the region and invested more than $50 million to improve support systems and to respond to the pandemic. Cardinal Innovations also works with local governments to address public health concerns such as homelessness, suicide prevention, child welfare and domestic violence through education, engagement and outreach.
Additional information:
SOURCE Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
Related Links
https://www.cardinalinnovations.org
A public/private partnership between Cross Disability Services, Inc. (XDS) and The School of Social Work (SSW) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will use a $100,000 grant from Cardinal Innovations to develop "Tiny Homes Village" (THV) whose primary purpose is to offer "well-designed, affordable, permanent homes to support the health and wellbeing of people with SMI."
According to the grant application, the project will comprise 15 tiny homes, each valued at $50,000 with approximately 350 square feet of living space. The homes will be built in a village with a communal clubhouse, green spaces and ready access to public transportation and a variety of community-based services.
Residents of the THV will receive Permanent Supportive Housing (PHS), a service model that has been proven effective at supporting the successful integration of people with SMI into the community by improving mental health outcomes while reducing health care costs.
More on ncarol.com
- Permian Museum Adds Carbonaceous Chondrite Reference Photos
- L2 Aviation Receives FAA STC and PMA for Klatt Works SAVED™ Smoke Vision System
- Axencis Launches Performance Partnership for Brand Protection
- CCHR Says New OIG Report Raises Concerns about Drugging Elderly with Antipsychotics
- Project Pretzel Introduces a New System for Running Renovation Projects with Built In Contracts and Real Time Execution
XDS is the owner and operator of THV, located adjacent to the Farm at Penny Lane in northeastern Chatham County, NC. Thava Mahadevan, MS, CEO of XDS, is the founder and co-director with Amy Blank Wilson, PhD, associate professor at the UNC-CH School of Social Work, the primary sponsor. Construction began in March 2020 and is expected to be completed in October 2021.
Residents will receive long-term leases and pay one-third of their monthly income to rent a tiny home. Veterans will be given priority consideration for five of the homes.
"Access to safe and affordable housing is a fundamental human right," said Thava Mahadevan, Executive Director, XDS Inc. and Director of Operations for the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. "The Tiny Homes Village project has the potential to transform the lives of people impacted by mental health conditions. We are grateful to Cardinal Innovations for their generous support and partnership on this initiative."
The UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health will be the primary service provider for the project. Its staff will work with residents to develop individual wellness plans. Peer support specialists also will be available on-site. A wide range of ancillary activities will be offered in the village such as yoga, horticultural therapy, art and music classes and cooking lessons, and banks, grocery stores, transportation and other educational programs will be accessible nearby.
More on ncarol.com
- Plated Possibilities Launches Luxury Culinary Series Celebrating Black Women Chefs In Charlotte
- Generous Anonymous Gift Brings New Life to Piedmont Crossing Dog Park
- Freedomtech Solutions creates 'Global Data Centre Network (IDCN)'
- Dual-Engine Growth Strategy Ignited: AI Infrastructure Breakout Meets Scalable Circular Economy Expansion: Marwynn Holdings, Inc. (N A S D A Q: MWYN)
- Super Bowl Champion Marvel Smith Inspires Launch of MVP-IQ Platform to Help Football Players Develop and Get Recruited Like the Pros
"Tiny Homes Village is an exciting and pioneering effort in support of those with SMI," said Trey Sutten, Cardinal Innovations CEO. "Addressing the vitally important element of affordable and stable housing is the foundation for health and wellbeing. We are honored to be a partner in helping to realize such an important project with great potential to become a national model."
About Cardinal Innovations Healthcare: Cardinal Innovations Healthcare is a specialized health plan and care coordinator for Medicaid recipients and the under- and uninsured in North Carolina with complex behavioral and special needs. Cardinal Innovations connects people with treatment and support for mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders through a network of providers in their communities. The organization serves this important role in 20 counties. In 2020, Cardinal Innovations administered nearly $850 million for the care of 825,000 people in the region and invested more than $50 million to improve support systems and to respond to the pandemic. Cardinal Innovations also works with local governments to address public health concerns such as homelessness, suicide prevention, child welfare and domestic violence through education, engagement and outreach.
Additional information:
- Tiny Homes Village
- XDS, Inc. (Cross Disability Services)
- School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health
SOURCE Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
Related Links
https://www.cardinalinnovations.org
0 Comments
Latest on ncarol.com
- The New World of Freight Brokering with AI
- Captain Notepad Launches Full-Service Direct Mail Platform for Small Businesses Nationwide
- World Cup Buzz Fuels Nayarit's Rise as Mexico's Pacific Standout
- Nayarit strengthens its position in Mexico's Culinary Elite with 8 restaurants in the 2026 Mexico Gastronomic Guide
- Winter Garden Ski Lake Home Sells for $2.05M in Cash Transaction, Highlighting Demand for Strategically Positioned Luxury Properties
- Strobert Tree Services' "50 Shades of Green" Campaign Encourages Arbor Day Action Across Delaware and Pennsylvania
- As Fluoride Debate Grips the Nation, Americans Turn to Whole-House Fluoride Filters for Answers
- FOCUS Hires Carrier-Side Operations Leader to Build the Next Generation of Insurance Service Delivery
- Adams Security Group LLC Launches New Website to Expand Professional Security Services Across Florida
- Presidential Acceleration of Psychedelic Therapies Enters a Defining Moment as Federal Policy, FDA Alignment & Breakthrough Neurotechnology Converge
- Peernovation And Inception Stratos Launch Joint Venture To Build A Global Peer-powered Performance Platform
- GDE Tree Services Expands Operations Across Logan, Ipswich and the Gold Coast
- UK AltNet FullFibre Solves IPv4 Shortage With netElastic BNG And CGNAT Networking Software
- Studica Robotics Receives 2026 Partner Excellence Award from FIRST® Robotics Canada
- Seven Games That Make You Think (and Smile) Earn 2026 Mensa Select® Honors
- New Research Reveals Gen Z Trusts Independent Sources Over Influencers — Exposing What We are Talker Calls "The Independent Validation Gap"
- New research identifies The Discovery Gap: Seven in 10 Americans say travel is no longer just about getting away
- PropAccount.com Adds Equities to Its Multi-Asset Prop Firm Platform, Opening the Door to the World's Largest Trading Market
- Ailias Launches Global Partner Programme for AI-Powered Conversational Digital Humans in Events and Experiences
- Village People Headline "Rock The Rainbow" Phuket Pride Finale 2026