Habitat Wake Happenings

This week, the North Carolina House of Representatives released its version of the state budget, which includes a $20 million allocation towards Habitat for Humanity NC to fund much-needed affordable housing, along with over $260 million for additional affordable housing projects. Now that the House and Senate have both released their versions of the state budget, the two chambers will negotiate what is in the final budget through a process called reconciliation.   

Contact:

Olivia Bowler, Director of Communications

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County

olivia.bowler@habitatwake.org

Office: 919-744-2495

We are very excited to welcome our new Director of Advocacy, Jacquie Ayala! 

For the past year, housing advocates have warned of a wave of evictions due to COVID-19, and families are bracing for the impact. The CDC’s eviction moratorium is set to expire on July 31, which means that millions of renters may be displaced from their homes very soon.  

We are pleased to announce four new members of our Board of Directors. We are confident that the expertise and connections these individuals bring will bolster our plans for the new fiscal year '22.   

Bob Kucab, retired, North Carolina Housing Finance Agency  

For the ninth year in a row, the TBJ 40 Under 40 winners will help raise funds for Habitat Wake. The 40 Under 40 awards recognize outstanding professionals under the age of 40 for their contributions to their organizations and to the community. This year’s class was selected from a pool of more than 200 nominations.  

Congrats 2021 Lego Challenge Winners!

Welcome to Habitat Wake's 2021 Lego Challenge where we get kids in on the fun of building! It's all about helping the next generation understand home with friendly contest.

★ First Place (ages 5 - 8) ★

Zeke, age 6

"Amaze-O"

Habitat Wake is honored to partner with more than 130 congregations working together in 18 faith coalitions. This month, we are establishing the full-time director of Faith Relations position to work with the VP of Faith Relations, Rick Beech, to deepen these partnerships. After engaging with 70 candidates, we are pleased to announce that Rebecca Hix has been selected as the director of Faith Relations. Rebecca brings to this position tremendous experience and passion for engaging the faith community.

Contact: 
Olivia Bowler, Director of Communications 
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County  
olivia.bowler@habitatwake.org 
Office: 919-744-2495