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.
Affordable Knightdale Plan Approved
Town of Wendell Rezones & Donates 5 Lots
Apex Town Council Seeks to Prevent Displacement
The people of faith were instrumental in all these wins.
Each year, the board of every Habitat for Humanity organization in the country will sign the Affiliate Covenant -- the foundational document of Habitat. This simple, yet profound document has guided the Habitat movement for 48 years. Annually reflecting on the Covenant helps to keep our powerful theology alive.
When Ricky retired from a long career as a bricklayer, he set his sights on a new project: transforming the fixer-upper he had purchased into the home of his dreams. But tackling extensive repairs required skills beyond his expertise. That’s how Ricky found himself at Habitat Wake’s Old Poole construction site—a place where he’s become a familiar face over the past few months.
What does Thanksgiving mean to you? For many of us, the holiday brings to mind the "firsts" that make a house feel like home—your first time hosting loved ones around the table, the first holiday season in a new space, or the first memories of settling your kids into the room where they’ll grow up.
For Eugenia, this year marks all of those precious milestones. And this week? Her first Thanksgiving in her very own home. After closing on her house this fall, Eugenia is stepping into a season of gratitude and new beginnings.
