WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BB&T Corporation (NYSE:BBT) today announced a $15 million commitment to the Foundation For The Carolinas, which will be used for the Charlotte Housing Opportunity Investment Fund to support affordable housing in Mecklenburg County. The Charlotte Housing Opportunity Investment Fund is designed to lessen the growing affordability gap by developing housing that serves residents in a range of incomes – including moderate-, low- and extremely low-earning households. This includes multi- and single-family housing, workforce housing and multifamily rehabilitation projects.