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
Why Aleia chose Habitat AmeriCorps
This blog was guest written by Habitat Wake National AmeriCorps Member and Family Services Coordinator, Aleia Woodard.
Combating racial disparities in homeownership
By Kevin Campbell, Former President/CEO of Habitat Wake, and Kia Baker, Habitat Wake Board Member and Executive Director of Southeast Raleigh Promise.
What’s the largest investment you’ve ever made? For most Americans, it’s their home. That’s one of the reasons Habitat for Humanity believes so strongly in homeownership. It can be a powerful tool for building wealth, which helps families climb the rungs of the economic ladder.
Shutdown slows affordable housing efforts
Low-income families are paying the price of the government shutdown as housing support falters and workers go without paychecks