Title: Founder, Executive Director
Company Name: Building Hope Building Commitment INC
Industry: Homeless Services
Company City/Company State: Charlotte/NC
Education: MS in Human Services Counseling and Criminal Justice, Liberty University (2014); BA in Criminology, Johnson C. Smith University (2013)
Certifications: Adult Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing; Youth Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing; Forum Leadership Training – Level 1, Lo Myrick, Inc.; Nonprofit Essentials Certificate, NonprofitReady
Career History: Director of Housing Navigation, Roof Above (2023-Present); Founder, Executive Director, Building Hope Building Commitment (2020-Present); Chief Housing and Program Officer, Home Again Foundation, Inc. (2020-2024); Homeless Services Program Administrator, Friendship Community Development Corporation (2021-2022); Secretary, Home Again Foundation, Inc. (2018-2021); Housing Resource Coordinator, Charlotte Family Housing (2020-2021); Director of Neighbor Services, Urban Ministry Center (2017-2020); Director of Shelter Services, Men’s Shelter of Charlotte (2017); Case Manager Team Lead, Men’s Shelter of Charlotte (2015-2017); Case Manager, Men’s Shelter of Charlotte (2015); Shelter Supervisor, Men’s Shelter of Charlotte (2013-2015); Internship, Johnson C. Smith University (2013); Office Manager, Outreach Management Services (2012-2013); Administrative Officer, New York City Police Department (1993-2001)
Honors/Achievements: Successfully housed 389 Individuals through housing navigation strategies at Roof Above (2023-Present); Founded and led BHBC to provide housing stability and supportive services, securing multiple partnerships and grants (2021-Present); Instrumental in securing and managing grants for various housing initiatives, ensuring compliance with funding requirements; Improved housing retention rates with a track record of maintaining 90% retention for clients housed for over two consecutive years; Enhanced HUD compliance and program performance while managing the Friendship Community Development Corporation’s HUD-supported transitional housing program; Advocated for housing policy and community engagement, serving on multiple housing-related advisory committees and networks; Supervised and developed teams across various organizations, leading housing case managers, navigators, and shelter staff to achieve program success; Recognized leadership in homeless services, holding key leadership roles at major nonprofit organizations in Charlotte
Who We Are
Building Hope Building Commitment (BHBC) is a Charlotte-based nonprofit committed to ending housing instability through faith-centered collaboration and strategic supportive services. Founded in 2020 by Vickie Craighead-Davis, a veteran leader in homeless services, BHBC bridges the gap between underserved individuals and long-term housing solutions—using the power of community, partnership, and purpose.
Our Mission
To prevent homelessness and increase housing retention by partnering with faith organizations, property owners, and service providers to offer deeply affordable housing and individualized support.
What Makes BHBC Different?
BHBC is more than a housing provider—we are a retention-focused housing stability organization. Our innovative model centers around:
- Faith-Based Partnerships that mobilize congregations to serve as anchors of stability and community care
- Supportive Housing Programs that include individualized service plans, self-sufficiency assessments, and direct case management
- Tenant Advocacy & Retention Work that ensures residents are not just placed, but supported long after move-in
- Strategic MOUs with Property Managers to secure units and reduce turnover through tenant accountability and supportive interventions
- Proven Outcomes, with a 90%+ housing retention rate among clients engaged for over two years
About the Founder
Vickie Craighead-Davis brings over 15 years of frontline and executive-level experience in homeless services. Prior to founding BHBC, she held leadership roles with Roof Above, Charlotte Family Housing, Urban Ministry Center, and Men’s Shelter of Charlotte. Her background in housing navigation, compliance, and trauma-informed care shapes BHBC’s holistic and equity-driven approach.
With a Master’s in Human Services Counseling & Criminal Justice from Liberty University and a BA in Criminology from Johnson C. Smith University, Vickie has also earned certifications in Mental Health First Aid, nonprofit management, and forum leadership. She is a relentless advocate, coalition-builder, and solution-seeker with a track record of leading high-performing teams and housing hundreds of individuals.
BHBC by the Numbers
- 100+ individuals housed through navigation and placement services (2020-present)
- 90% housing retention rate among long-term clients
- 12+ partnerships with landlords, developers, and faith institutions
- 100% compliance on program audits and grant requirements
- 1 vision: Housing that is equitable, sustainable, and anchored in hope
Join Our Movement
BHBC is actively seeking:
- Faith-based partners willing to open their doors and hearts
- Property managers and developers ready to commit to community
- Funders and donors looking to invest in proven solutions
- Volunteers and advocates who believe in housing as a human right