How Greensboro Can Tackle Homelessness with the Healthy Opportunities Model

Discover how Greensboro can combat homelessness through the proven Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program model. Learn how housing support, care coordination, and Medicaid-backed services can create lasting solutions for our community.

Homelessness in Greensboro is more than a housing issue — it’s a health crisis. In this blog, Nicky Smith explores how the Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program (HOPP) offers a smart, compassionate model to address homelessness by connecting people to housing, food, transportation, and medical respite care. With the right leadership, Greensboro can adopt these proven strategies to create real, lasting change.