About Us - Veterans Helping Veterans Heal

Helping Veterans since 2012

Established in 2012 with funding from a VA Homeless Providers Capital Grant, Veterans Helping Veterans Heal (VHVH) is an initiative of ANCHOR — Affordable North Carolina Housing Organization. The program provides housing for homeless veterans in the renovated former VFW Post 1134 in Winston-Salem. Since its inception, the program has helped more than 250 veterans successfully transition from homelessness to permanent housing with supportive services. VHVH is a collaboration between ANCHOR, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, corporate and individual donors, foundation grants, service providers, referring organizations, and other key partners. It is a vital and respected part of the Winston-Salem’s ongoing efforts to end chronic homelessness.

About ANCHOR

Developing and managing safe, affordable housing

Safe and affordable housing is the cornerstone of thriving communities. That’s why ANCHOR — Affordable North Carolina Housing Organization — strives to make it a reality for everyone. ANCHOR is a nonprofit leader in the development and management of affordable housing, providing more than 2,500 homes for low- to moderate-income neighbors across the region since 1968.

Applying a Housing First philosophy, ANCHOR connects residents — including veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities — to essential community services that enhance housing stability and overall quality of life. Founded as North Carolina Housing Foundation in 1968 with an original grant of $850,000, ANCHOR has grown to a portfolio of more than $100 million in properties currently owned and managed. The organization has twice been awarded the Achievement in Affordable Housing recognition by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency.

As a non-profit organization, ANCHOR can meet the affordable housing needs in our community more effectively than an organization dependent on profit generation. We continue to seek opportunities for development — both alone and in partnership with other organizations.

ANCHOR Board of Directors

Craig Peatross

Retired Senior Vice President/
Commercial Risk Executive,
Wells Fargo Bank

Winston-Salem, NC

Garry Merritt

Real Estate Developer

Winston-Salem, NC

Diane Evans

Retired Director of Development, NCHF

Winston-Salem, NC

Mallory Oates

Attorney, Bell Davis & Pitt

Winston-Salem, NC

Partnership Organizations

Service Providers

VHVH works with several community, state and federal organizations to provide support in the forms of service providers, referral sources and/or financial donations.