Habitat Wake in the Media

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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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Sponsors

The Leon Levine Foundation Commits $300,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County is honored to announce a generous $300,000 pledge from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) in support of its mission to build homes, communities and hope. The commitment will be distributed over three years, with $100,000 granted annually through 2027.
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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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