Fiesta Build kicks off this Saturday
This Saturday, a coalition of Latino churches, organizations and individuals will swing hammers together in support of first-time Habitat home buyer Lissethe Nieves.
Hurricane Dorian Updates 9/6
We are keeping an eye on Hurricane Dorian as it makes its way up the coast -- please check back here for the most up-to-date info on closures for ReStores, construction sites and the administrative offices.
Please note, all build sites will be closed to volunteers Thursday, September 5th and Friday, September 6th. With heavy rains in the forecast, we want to err on the side of safety. We will resume a normal schedule on Saturday, September 7th.
In the meantime, please see below for preparedness resources:
Habitat Wake announces Bill Ahern as new President/CEO
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Bill Ahern will be the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer following a comprehensive nationwide search.
New year, new goals
On a fiscal calendar, June 30 feels a lot like December 31: we celebrate the accomplishments of the year past and look ahead with fresh eyes to the new year that begins on July 1.
Two families, two homes, one dedication, one Beloved Community: Thrivent and the Baptist community build together
“As the walls of a Habitat house go up, so many more invisible walls come down and new hope is built in the city.” -Desmond Tutu
Beginning on January 21, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s. Day of Service, and ending on May 17, volunteers of the 2019 Baptist Build built more than just homes, they built a community--or as Dr. King would say--the “Beloved Community”.
Habitat Wake team advocates and puts their faith into action at annual Legislative Day event
Proverbs 31: 8-9: “Speak out on behalf of the voiceless and for the rights of all who are vulnerable.”
My experience in Tela
This blog post was guest written by Habitat Wake staff member, Imani West.
My experience in Tela, Honduras was exceptional and wonderful. I had the opportunity to stay in this wonderful town for nine days with seven other individuals from Habitat. On our first day, we met with our wonderful host Hosea as well as Habitat Honduras staff and hotel staff.
Interfaith community builds walls of solidarity to promote love, unity and peace
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, community and hope.
“The basic truth in all religions, irrespective of country or race, is one and the same. The philosophic ideas or the practices and methods of approach may vary. But the final objective and goal is only one.... preach the cultivation of Universal Love, without regard to caste, creed, country or color.” -Indian Guru and spiritual teacher Sathya Sai Baba