Johnston County Faith Coalition

The Johnston County Faith Coalition brings together Johnston County congregations to strengthen relationships while building, preserving, and advocating for affordable housing for everyone. Join us!

Coalition Participants

Amelia Christian Church, Clayton
Centenary United Methodist Church, Smithfield
Christ the King Church, Clayton
Clayton Methodist Church, Clayton
Discovery Church, Clayton
Edgerton Memorial United Methodist, Selma
First Baptist Church, Clayton
First Baptist Church, Smithfield
First Christian (Disciples) Church, Smithfield

First Presbyterian Church, Smithfield
Grace Episcopal Church, Clayton
HopeFront Church, Clayton
Horne Memorial United Methodist Church, Clayton
Kenly Methodist Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Smithfield
Smithfield First Free Will Baptist Church
Strong Tower Christian Fellowship, Clayton
Wilson's Mills Christian Church

Blog

Habitat Homeowner

Michelle's Mother's Day
In 2023, Michelle Hester’s mom called her. She’d seen Habitat Wake's Old Poole neighborhood on the news, and it was only a few miles down the road from them. That night, she and Michelle drove through what was just the beginning of a neighborhood. On that drive, Michelle thought to herself, “This feels like something I could do.”
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Habitat Homeowner

Welcome Home, Shawn!
As a Residential Nurse Aid, mother and grandmother, Shawn is no stranger to hard work. But navigating Raleigh’s housing market as a single woman brought challenges she never expected.

When asked about the biggest obstacle she faced in her search for a home, Shawn didn’t hesitate: “Affordability.”
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Affordable Housing

Advocates Rally to Make Housing a Priority
Last week, more than 150 housing advocates from across North Carolina gathered in downtown Raleigh for NC Housing Day, holding over 100 meetings with state and local legislators to deliver one clear message: housing must be a top priority in North Carolina’s budget and legislative agenda.
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40th Anniversary

Blueprints for the Future: Barbara Quinby
In 1987, Barbara Quinby and her husband had recently relocated to Raleigh from Florida with their two children. She was working as a draftsperson for a building company, utilizing her degree in interior residential design

“When I heard Habitat had started around here, I just knew that was something I had to get involved with if the opportunity presented itself,” Barbara recalls.
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Affordable Housing

Health and Housing: Sharon's Story
For Sharon Watson, the past year has been a battle for stability. A mother, grandmother, and dedicated employee at the Department of Health and Human Services, she has spent much of her time navigating the stress of housing insecurity. Now, as she nears the completion of Habitat’s rigorous homeownership program, she reflects on how this journey has been deeply tied to her health and how having a stable home will transform her future.
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Community Builds

NC State’s Habitat Chapter: Decades of Dedication to Affordable Housing
As Habitat for Humanity of Wake County celebrates 40 years of building homes, communities and hope, one long-standing partnership stands out: the Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter at NC State University. From its beginnings, the chapter has been a strong force in engaging students by spreading awareness and facilitating connections to Habitat’s mission through transformative projects.

A Vision Takes Root
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Johnston County Faith Coalition

Johnston County Faith Coalition

Rick Beech

Rebecca Hix

Blog

Michelle's Mother's Day

Welcome Home, Shawn!

Advocates Rally to Make Housing a Priority

Blueprints for the Future: Barbara Quinby

Health and Housing: Sharon's Story

NC State’s Habitat Chapter: Decades of Dedication to Affordable Housing

Johnston County Faith Coalition

Johnston County Faith Coalition

Rick Beech

Rebecca Hix

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Blog

Michelle's Mother's Day

Welcome Home, Shawn!

Advocates Rally to Make Housing a Priority

Blueprints for the Future: Barbara Quinby

Health and Housing: Sharon's Story

NC State’s Habitat Chapter: Decades of Dedication to Affordable Housing