For the ninth year in a row, the TBJ 40 Under 40 winners will help raise funds for Habitat Wake. The 40 Under 40 awards recognize outstanding professionals under the age of 40 for their contributions to their organizations and to the community. This year’s class was selected from a pool of more than 200 nominations.
AmeriCorps is an opportunity for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to give their time and talent to strengthen communities. Using the vast knowledge and skills refined in these positions, AmeriCorps members go on to thrive in positions in a variety of fields.
Meet Deanna!
She provides support to our Volunteer Services department in her Americorps role, and this is her second term. She took a moment of her day to share a bit about her experience here at Habitat Wake.
What made you consider AmeriCorps as your next step?
In the year since George Floyd’s murder, Habitat Wake staff and partners have banded together like never before. We took opportunities for collective and individual grief, prayer and reflection.
Rev. Ted Churn, Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of the New Hope, offered these remarks on why we build at a recent virtual dedication.
Congrats 2021 Lego Challenge Winners!
Welcome to Habitat Wake's 2021 Lego Challenge where we get kids in on the fun of building! It's all about helping the next generation understand home with friendly contest.
Zeke, age 6
"Amaze-O"
At Habitat Wake we seek to be good stewards of our entrusted resources. Among Triangle businesses and other Habitat for Humanity affiliates nationwide, Habitat Wake’s construction team is a longtime leader in building green homes. Additionally, the ten Habitat for Humanity ReStores help divert waste from landfills and have implemented large-scale recycling programs into store best practices.
Habitat Wake is honored to partner with more than 130 congregations working together in 18 faith coalitions. This month, we are establishing the full-time director of Faith Relations position to work with the VP of Faith Relations, Rick Beech, to deepen these partnerships. After engaging with 70 candidates, we are pleased to announce that Rebecca Hix has been selected as the director of Faith Relations. Rebecca brings to this position tremendous experience and passion for engaging the faith community.
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we interviewed volunteer family Faith and Ken Hyer to find out what they enjoyed most about volunteering with Habitat Wake. Ken is Faith's uncle and they've been involved with builds for several years. Here's what they had to say:
Contact:
Olivia Bowler, Director of Communications
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
olivia.bowler@habitatwake.org
Office: 919-744-2495
story written by: Cars for Homes donor Lisa Fox