Transforming Spaces, Transforming Lives: The SECU Rise on Clanton Story | Roof Above

Explore how Roof Above converted a former hotel into SECU The Rise on Clanton, a permanent supportive housing solution in Charlotte, NC. This video features insights from Liz Clasen-Kelly (Chief Executive Officer of Roof Above), Kaedon Grinnell (Chief Program Officer), and Marcella (a current tenant), highlighting the community's collaborative efforts to address chronic homelessness.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Liz Clasen-Kelly describes how the idea for transforming a hotel into permanent supportive housing was inspired.
02:15 - Liz Clasen-Kelly on the challenges encountered during development.
03:27 - Liz Clasen-Kelly describes the apartments and the supportive services offered.
04:09 - Kaedon Grinnell describes the enrichment activities that volunteers from the community and tenants engage in.
05:05 - Marcella, a tenant, describes his experience at SECU The Rise on Clanton.

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