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Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat Wake partners with families who live or work in Wake County to build and purchase safe, affordable homes with donors, volunteers and ReStore shoppers. Read more

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Homeownership with Habitat for Humanity of Wake County

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Homeownership

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Growing up, I never had a home to call my own. As a mom, it makes me proud to lock my door every day and go to work because I have a home to uphold.

Brandy, Homeowner

News & Updates

Sanctuary

Hurricane Recovery
On September 14, I received a call from Habitat for Humanity International CEO, Jonathan Reckford, asking if I would consider a 4 week temporary assignment to help Habitat plan its response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in Texas and Florida.
- Read more about Hurricane Recovery
Neighborhood Revitalization

Lowe's partnering with Wake Forest community
Lowe's Heroes will work alongside Northeast End residents on Saturday, October 7. Beginning at 8:15 a.m., volunteers will
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Habitat Wake Happenings

Building homes, communities and hope since 1985
Habitat Wake's beginnings began at the Corner Restaurant in the town of Wake Forest. In early 1985, Jack VandenHengel; Chris Fuller, son of Habitat for Humanity International founder Millard Fuller; and three others met to discuss the formation of an affiliate in Wake Forest.
- Read more about Building homes, communities and hope since 1985
Affordable Housing

Housing gap
Lisa Rowe, executive director of local non-profit Families Together recently wrote an excellent op-ed piece published in the News & Observer.
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Affordable Housing

Land use restrictions are costly
The cost of housing is skyrocketing in many metropolitan area across the country and, as Wake County grows, we’re experiencing those effects here as well.
- Read more about Land use restrictions are costly
Homeownership

A hand up, not a hand out
Sweat equity is the "sweat" homebuyers contribute in exchange for a safe, affordable home. Homebuyers must complete 200 hours of sweat equity prior to closing on their homes.
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