Teammates

Atrium Health recognizes that our teammates are our most valuable asset and is reimagining health by recognizing that safe, affordable and secure housing is one of the most important components of a healthy life. Intervention improves health outcomes & decreases health costs. Affordable housing also serves as a key part of Atrium Health’s social impact in surrounding communities.

Housing Opportunity Promoting Equity (H.O.P.E.)

For Mecklenburg County residents

Housing Opportunity Promoting Equity (H.O.P.E.) is Atrium Health's affordable housing investment program designed especially for our teammates. The H.O.P.E Housing program allows eligible teammates access to affordable housing.  Units are available to rent at a sliding-scale rate based on income for eligible teammates and their families.  H.O.P.E Housing offerings are currently only available in Mecklenburg County. We offer H.O.P.E. to support our teammates to continue to do what they do best every day –- improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – FOR ALL. 

H.O.P.E Housing Eligibility 

  • Proof of Income – the maximum combined pre-tax household income is $59,360 for a 1-person household or $67,840 for a 2-person household.   
  • 3 months of full-time employment at Atrium Health    
  • Performance status of “in good standing”  
  • Willingness and commitment to work with an assigned Atrium Health Career Coach for ongoing financial coaching/advising 
  • Meets ONE of the following eligibility criteria: 
    • Loss of existing housing due to catastrophic event or natural disaster 
    • Currently does not reside in permanent or rental housing and desires to do so 
    • Inability to pay current rent or mortgage because it is greater than 30% of living expenses 
    • Current housing situation has changed due to loss of roommate/spouse/partner contributing to inability to pay mortgage/rent  
Teneshia's Story

Hear from Teneshia, an Atrium Health teammate who accessed the H.O.P.E. program when in need of affordable housing.

Help NOW Program

Do you need immediate rental assistance? Would you like to learn more about how to become a homeowner? The Help NOW program and our community partners are here to support you. Visit the Help NOW page on the Teammate Site to find your county of residence and the services available to you.

HOPE Housing Communities

View a map of all housing communities. 

Ascent Pineville

8401 Habersham Pointe Circle
Charlotte, NC 28226

Learn more about Ascent Pineville




Charlotte Woods

1116 Scaleybark Rd 
Charlotte, NC 28209  

Learn more about Charlotte Woods




HillRock Estates 

3317 Magnolia Hill Drive 
Charlotte, NC 28205  

Learn more about HillRock Estates




Lake Mist Apartments

1120-A Lakemist Drive  
Charlotte, NC 28217  

Learn more about Lake Mist Apartments.




Maple Way

1012 McAlway Road
Charlotte, NC 28211

Learn more about Maple Way




Peppertree Apartments

4335 Central Ave.  
Charlotte, NC 28205  

Learn more about Peppertree Apartments.




Pines at Wendover

628 North Wendover Road 
Charlotte, NC 28211

Learn more about Pines at Wendover.




Shamrock Gardens

3779 Michigan Ave 
Charlotte, NC 28215 

Learn more about Shamrock Gardens




Swan Run

4600 Swan Meadow Lane
Charlotte, NC 28226

Learn more about Swan Run




How can you participate in H.O.P.E.?

  1. Review the H.O.P.E. Frequently Asked Questions
  2. Apply for H.O.P.E. 

Apply for H.O.P.E

If you have questions about your eligibility, please review the Frequently Asked Questions.

Complete the H.O.P.E. Interest Form

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H.O.P.E.?  
H.O.P.E. stands for Housing Opportunity Promoting Equity. It is Atrium Health’s affordable housing referral program for teammates.

What type of housing is offered through H.O.P.E.? 
The H.O.P.E. Housing program refers eligible teammates to one of our partner housing communities.  Each community offers apartment units for rent at a sliding scale rate based on income for eligible teammates and their families.  Currently all H.O.P.E Housing offerings are only available in Mecklenburg County, NC.

Who is eligible to apply for H.O.P.E.?
Teammates must meet the following criteria to apply to H.O.P.E.:

  • Proof of Income – the maximum combined pre-tax household income is $55,840 for a 1-person household or $63,840 for a 2-person household.   
  • 3 months of full-time employment at Atrium Health   
  • Performance status of “in good standing”
    • In good standing is defined as a teammate who has not received a written counseling for the last six months and has completed Annual Compliance Education (ACE) per HR Policy and Guidelines and is in compliance with the Infectious Disease Prevention Policy. 
  • Willingness and commitment to engage in financial education/coaching and work with an assigned Atrium Health Career Coach 
  • Meets ONE of the following eligibility criteria:
    • No permanent housing (currently does not reside in permanent or rental housing and desires to do so)
    • Loss of housing due to catastrophic event or natural disaster
    • Change in housing due to loss of roommate/spouse/partner 
    • Housing cost greater than 30% of living expenses

If I meet all criteria, how do I apply?
Teammates may complete the H.O.P.E. Housing Interest Form here. You must provide a complete form and meet all of the eligibility criteria.   

What is the review process for applications?
All interest forms are reviewed for complete and accurate information by the Project & Program Coordinator and the Social Strategy & Impact Team. Teammates will receive communication about their application within one week of applying. If a teammate meets all criteria for the program, their contact information will be shared with the Property Manager at HillRock Estates once a unit becomes available that matches their preference.

Is the application process confidential?
Due to the sensitive nature of the Atrium Health H.O.P.E. program, applicant and recipient information will be kept in the strictest confidence. Applicants may choose to allow Human Resources to contact their supervisor if needed and may choose to sign a release to allow information to be used for program promotion purposes.

If I do not meet all criteria, how do I get support?
Teammates who do not meet all criteria for H.O.P.E. may still be eligible to seek hardship support through other Atrium Health programs, including:

Does the Atrium Health HOPE Housing Program assist with rent?
No, the HOPE Housing Program does not subsidize any portion of the teammates rent.  Rents range from $875 - $1,575 – depending on the community, your total annual household income, and unit floorplan.  

Does the Atrium Health HOPE Housing Program assist with housing security deposits? 
No, the HOPE Housing Program does not provide financial assistance.  Please review your current monthly budget.  You will be required to pay a security deposit and pro-rated first month’s rent to move-in. 

Does Atrium own the housing communities? 
No, Atrium does not own, operate, or manage any of the partner communities.  Atrium is a referral partner to the communities.

Where are the communities located? 
All partner communities are in Mecklenburg County. 

Do I need to complete a housing application? 
Yes, eligible teammates must visit the leasing office(s) of our partner housing communities to complete their housing application.  The community will guide you through their application process.  BACKGROUND & CREDIT SCREENING—All applicants MUST complete and pass a criminal and credit background screening.  You will not be approved for housing if you have a recent eviction, currently owe a previous property, or owe utility bills.  Applicants that are approved will be assigned a unit when the community has availability.

What are the housing opportunities through the H.O.P.E. Housing Program? 
The communities available through the Atrium Health H.O.P.E housing program include the following properties:

Ascent Pineville
8401 Habersham Pointe Circle
Charlotte, NC 28226

Charlotte Woods  
1116 Scaleybark Rd 
Charlotte, NC 28209 

HillRock Estates 
3317 Magnolia Hill Drive 
Charlotte, NC 28205 

Lake Mist Apartments 
1120-A Lakemist Drive 
Charlotte, NC 28217

Maple Way 
1012 McAlway Road 
Charlotte, NC 28211  

Peppertree Apartments
4335 Central Ave.  
Charlotte, NC 28205

Pines at Wendover
628 North Wendover Road 
Charlotte, NC 28211  

Shamrock Gardens 
3779 Michigan Ave 
Charlotte, NC 28215 

Swan Run
4600 Swan Meadow Lane
Charlotte, NC 28226
 

Need help? 

If you have additional questions, please submit them to HOPE@atriumhealth.org. You will receive a response within 24 hours.

Last Updated on 07/03/2024