It’s Spooky Season! We created a playlist to remind you of all the fun and frights of Halloweens past. Here are a few of our favorite treats from the playlist: 

Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s Monster Mash 

The sound of hammers on nails rang out on Trimble Avenue in Cary last Friday as elected officials came together to build an affordable home with Habitat Wake. Sixteen policymakers from local, state and federal office participated in the 4th annual Elected Officials Build, demonstrating their commitment to affordable housing through policy change and through their own “sweat equity.”

Update: you can find related news coverage of this event on ABC11 and CBS17: 

Rep. Deborah Ross among NC elected officials helping build Habitat for Humanity homes in Cary, ABC11

Wake County elected officials help Habitat for Humanity build affordable housing, CBS17

Habitat Wake is grateful for the contributions great, small and everything in between from this incredible community across the globe.

Local elections are around the corner! Are you ready to support affordable housing at the ballot box? 

Ever wondered where furniture goes after it has been donated to the ReStore? It just might end up in the Triangle Parade of Homes!  

We thought you might need one, so we curated a playlist to help you find your way home safely! Here are a few of our favorites from the list: 

Tori Kelly’s “Bring Me Home” 

Stewarding the boundless talents of those who serve alongside Habitat Wake is a distinct honor, and this is certainly the case in the legacy of Si Seiler, a long-time member of our Force of Habitat who passed away earlier this month. 

The Supreme Court ruled yesterday to overturn the eviction moratorium, meaning that landlords can begin evictions for residents behind on rent. This decision puts the over 6 million households behind on their rent at risk of losing their shelter amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Two weeks ago, just as our Habitat Wake employees were preparing to have a celebratory in-person staff meeting for the first time in a year and a half, news of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus added new complexity. It was a massive letdown after missing the opportunity to gather safely for such a long time. We acted in each other’s best interests, pivoting to a virtual meeting, banding together and refusing to be deterred in our mission.