"Why We Build" with Rev. Ted Churn
Rev. Ted Churn, Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of the New Hope, offered these remarks on why we build at a recent virtual dedication.
Lego Build 2021 is here!
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.
★ First Place (ages 5 - 8) ★
Zeke, age 6
"Amaze-O"
Green home building at Habitat Wake
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.
Welcome our new Director of Faith Relations, Rebecca Hix!
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.
National Volunteer Week: Meet the Hyers
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:
Habitat Wake adds to executive team with hire of COO Dana Johnston
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 FoxRepresentative David Price Inducted into the National Service Hall of Fame
Resurrection is coming!
by Rick Beech, VP of Faith Relations
Last week during Habitat’s global worship service, Habitat leaders around the world had the opportunity to hear a powerful message from Dr. Melba Padilla Maggay of the Institute for Studies in Asian Church and Culture. She compared our time in this pandemic to the three days Jesus was in the grave before resurrection.
Southeast Raleigh faces disproportionate rates of COVID-19
The pandemic recovery for this community has a much steeper climb than the rest of Raleigh and much of North Carolina.
Families across North Carolina have been experiencing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but not at the same rates. Southeast Raleigh is leading the state in COVID-19 cases, totaling over 7,500 cases in the 26710 zip code. This heightened rate of infection is connected to several factors and is worrisome for the long-term health and general well-being of families in the community.