Gulf Coast Housing Partners leads in community revitalization through housing

Praxis supports innovative solutions to meet housing and healthcare gaps in the Gulf Coast

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Gulf Coast Housing Partners

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership (GCHP) is a nonprofit real estate developer based in New Orleans, founded in 2006 by the Housing Partnership Network. The organization is dedicated to creating mixed-income neighborhoods and revitalizing commercial and community spaces across the Gulf Coast, an area that faces persistent disparities in housing, health, and overall quality of life.

GCHP’s mission is to work alongside local partners to meet the housing needs of low-income and vulnerable populations. Since its founding, the organization has developed or preserved more than 3,600 affordable homes and built over 400,000 square feet of commercial space designed to strengthen communities. More than one-third of that space supports physical and behavioral health services in underserved neighborhoods.

Today, GCHP’s impact extends across Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, with developments in 23 communities and collaborations with 85 organizations. The organization has invested more than $840 million, set aside 87% of its homes for low-income residents, and developed nearly 950,000 square feet of healthcare-focused commercial space. Together, these efforts directly serve more than 12,500 people throughout the Gulf Coast.

Impact Story: McKee City Living

McKee City Living
In 2022, GCHP completed McKee City Living, its first development in Texas. This 120-unit multifamily property sits in downtown Houston, one of the region’s fastest-growing residential areas. With limited affordable housing available in Houston’s urban core, McKee City Living provides critical workforce housing close to major employment hubs.

The community offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences, along with amenities such as a fitness center, landscaped courtyard, swimming pool, playground, and shared activity spaces. McKee City Living reflects GCHP’s commitment to broadening access to quality affordable housing while fostering vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods.

The Praxis Commitment

Praxis Investment ManagementTM supports organizations like GCHP through investments in Calvert Impact, an impact-investing leader that provides financing for community development around the world. This is part of the Praxis commitment to direct approximately 1% of each of its funds toward community development investments. These investments strengthen neighborhoods and create opportunities for individuals and families.

About the Author


Stella Tai, Stewardship Investing Impact and Analysis Manager | Praxis Mutual Funds
Stella Tai
Stewardship Investing Impact and Analysis Manager

With more than 15 years of experience in small business lending and non-profit development, Stella provides primary leadership and support for the promotion, integration and development of impact investing and community development finance solutions for Praxis. Connect with Stella on LinkedIn. 


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