About Blue Ridge

The Western Carolinas are a region rich in history, natural beauty, and community pride. At the same time, many towns and neighborhoods face deep challenges tied to aging housing, economic decline, and a lack of affordable, accessible homes. Across the region, older housing stock often falls into disrepair, leaving properties abandoned or unsafe. When homes sit vacant, they lower neighborhood values, attract crime, and weaken the sense of community that small towns and cities in the Carolinas rely on so strongly.

One of the groups most affected by this housing shortage is disabled veterans. The Western Carolinas have a strong military tradition, with many service members returning home to the region after serving our country. Unfortunately, too many veterans face barriers to securing safe, affordable housing that also meets their accessibility needs. This leaves some at risk of homelessness or stuck in environments not suited to their long-term health and stability.

Families also struggle in these communities. With rising housing costs, low- and moderate-income households often cannot find affordable options, forcing them into substandard rentals or leaving them unable to build equity through homeownership. Without intervention, these issues compound: neighborhoods decline further, local economies stagnate, and people lose hope that real change is possible.

Our Solution

Blue Ridge Investment Group LLC was founded to address these problems directly. We specialize in rehabilitating homes that are in disrepair and constructing new housing where needed. Our goal is not just to renovate buildings, but to restore neighborhoods and rebuild lives. By turning neglected houses into safe, modern, and livable homes, we give families a chance at stability while also strengthening property values and neighborhood pride.

A key part of our mission is dedicating a percentage of our properties to disabled veterans at reduced cost, whether through rental opportunities or sales. This ensures that those who have served our country have access to housing that is not only affordable, but also designed with accessibility in mind. Our long-term vision is to develop entire communities with veterans at the heart, where their needs are prioritized and respected.

Beyond housing veterans, we are committed to supporting low- and moderate-income families across the Western Carolinas. By creating financing and rental programs that make safe, high-quality housing attainable, we give families the stability needed to thrive. Every home we restore contributes to the broader revitalization of the community, creating ripple effects that reach far beyond a single household.

How We Use Support

Grant funding will allow us to expand the reach and impact of our work. With additional resources, we can:

• Rehabilitate more homes: Increase the number of distressed properties we bring back to life, ensuring fewer abandoned houses weaken our neighborhoods.

• Expand outreach: Partner with veteran organizations, nonprofits, and local agencies to identify individuals and families most in need of housing support.

• Increase veteran housing: Dedicate a greater percentage of homes to disabled veterans, ensuring they can access secure and affordable living environments.

• Promote sustainable building: Incorporate eco-friendly and energy-efficient systems into our rehabilitation and construction projects, lowering costs for residents and reducing long-term environmental impact.

• Strengthen partnerships: Work closely with municipalities and community leaders to align our projects with broader revitalization and development goals.

Long-Term Impact

Our intention is to grow regionally across the Western Carolinas, extending the benefits of housing revitalization and veteran support to as many communities as possible. By restoring homes and making them accessible and affordable, we help stabilize families, honor veterans, and strengthen the very fabric of our neighborhoods.

Blue Ridge Investment Group LLC believes that a home is more than four walls and a roof—it is the foundation for stability, dignity, and opportunity. When we restore a house, we restore the hope of a family. When we provide housing to a veteran, we honor a lifetime of service with the security they deserve. And when we revitalize a neighborhood, we strengthen the community as a whole.

Through this mission, we are committed to building a brighter, stronger future for the Western Carolinas, one home at a time.