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This Black History Month, we're honoring the incredible Black housing leaders whose achievements paved the way for greater access to affordable housing.  These advocates, policymakers, and community organizers worked tirelessly to break down barriers to homeownership, fight discriminatory housing practices and create more equitable communities.
 

For more than two decades, Jacques and Dinah carried the dream of home -- a place of safety, stability, and belonging. But that dream was far from easy to reach. Their journey began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

"It all started from a prayer request." -- Habitat Wake's first Board Chair, John Wilson.

John Wilson had recently met a woman in Raleigh who was living in a tenant home on the edge of a larger property. "The house had no running water, and the windows were plastic. It was cold, and she was just in a terrible situation," John said. It was 1984.

Remarks by Rev. Paul Atlas of Amanah Rush African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church at the dedication of the first two homes in the Flower’s Place neighborhood in Knightdale

Micah 6:8 8 - He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?   

As the new year begins, goal-setting and resolutions are top of mind. For many, homeownership is a major long-term dream. If that sounds like you, why not make 2025 the year you take concrete steps toward achieving it?

At Habitat Wake, we work closely with homebuyers every day. Here are some essential first steps we'd recommend to any prospective homebuyers:

1. Understand Your Credit

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Historic discrimination in U.S. housing policy has been a driver of inequalities that persist today. At Habitat Wake, we know we have a responsibility to raise awareness about the continuing effects of these policies and to advocate for opportunities that increase affordable housing access for all.  

The affordable housing crisis in our community is urgent. Habitat Wake is committed to innovating to meet the scale of need, including through systemic policy change across the housing continuum. Every year, Habitat Wake sets policy priorities that reflect the most important housing issues we need to tackle as a community.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, a true Habitat hero, on Sunday, December 29. Along with his wife, Rosalynn, President Carter was a passionate advocate for affordable housing and an unwavering supporter of our mission. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.