Neighborhood Revitalization

Today, we had the privilege of doing something special. Volunteers from Military Missions in Action joined us on-site to work on a home preservation project for a fellow Johnston County veteran. Ralph, who has lived in his home for over 15 years, needed some help restoring his back and side deck. This project is part of Habitat Wake’s mission to complete 80 home preservation projects this year, and partnering with Ralph as part of our Season of Service made it even more meaningful.

Having an affordable place to call home is essential. That is why we will be joining over 700 Habitat advocates at our annual legislative conference, Habitat on the Hill, to virtually meet with lawmakers in Congress to push for affordable housing policies to benefit our communities.    

Here’s what we will be asking for:

During a weather emergency, where you live and the condition of your home is critical.

Even though it quickly downgraded, Hurricane Florence has deeply affected the coasts of North and South Carolina and is hitting communities hard. Widespread flooding, debris, loss of power, and downed trees threatened homes, livelihood, and well being.

Lowe's Heroes will work alongside Northeast End residents on Saturday, October 7. Beginning at 8:15 a.m., volunteers will

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County is one of nearly 40 Habitat affiliates partnering with Valspar, Habitat’s national paint partner, and Wells Fargo, to launch A Brush with Kindness Week Sept. 19-26.  A Brush with Kindness Week is a nationwide effort to transform neighborhoods by painting, providing minor exterior home repairs, landscaping and cleaning up yards in partnership with more than 130 low-income homeowners, many of whom are elderly or have a disability. Locally, 100 Habitat for Humanity volunteers will work on five projects nextWednesday Sept. 23 – Saturday, Sept.

Habitat Wake will reach a special milestone on August 8. We will complete our 100^th A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) project at the home of The Wilson Family in Raleigh’s Apollo Heights neighborhood.

This past Saturday, I made it a point to stop by the Jubilee community in Wake Forest to see the great work that was happening there with our A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) exterior home repair program.

“You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.”     Psalm 65:11

In all of my years at Habitat, nearly 25 now, I have always felt blessed to be in such a positive place where people bring their best to share with others.  When it works well, Habitat is a true cycle where those who give, receive through and through.

Raleigh Police Chief Harry Dolan will be retiring soon.  He leaves behind a legacy of strong leadership in community policing.  See News & Observer article here.