Affordable Housing

With a clipboard in hand and a smile lighting up her face, Ayofemi stepped out into the sunshine at Old Poole Place. Today was a special milestone—her lot selection day.

"I'm really excited and at the same time, it's a lot to choose from, you know?" Ayofemi shared. "It's my first home. They're all beautiful homes. It's just going to be what's the right fit for me and my family"

Ask a child what they want for their birthday, and you might hear some similar answers: maybe a Lego set or an art project, maybe a new soccer ball or video game. But not for nine-year-old Cora June. This year, she had a different wish: to host a lemonade stand and raise money for Habitat.

CJ spent a 95° birthday weekend selling lemonade and orangeade in her neighborhood and at her grandparents’ congregation, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, a Habitat Faith Partner of at least 10 years.

With countless voices weighing in on millennial homeownership challenges and trends, we wanted to spotlight one individual's story. Meet Mary! She's a copywriter, textile artist, and one of our brand new partner homebuyers! We were lucky enough to connect with her about her experiences. Here's what she had to say: 

What challenges did you face pursuing homeownership?

This June, amid the flurry of Home Builders Blitz, an unexpected reunion unfolded. Among the many subcontractors coming out that week was Tyleam Edwards and his insulation crew. But this wasn't his first time stepping onto a Habitat for Humanity site.

As families face rising costs and limited housing inventory, the need for innovative and inclusive approaches becomes more evident, including options that serve multi-generational families. Our partner homebuyer, Hasna, not only purchased a home for herself but also guided her parents through the same process. Now, they will be living just two doors apart, creating a beautiful intergenerational neighborhood.

As Pride Month concludes, we look back on efforts made by organizations in our area to support and uplift LGBTQ+ communities. This year, we wanted to emphasize Habitat Wake's dedication to being an inclusive organization and supporting affordable housing for people of all backgrounds. From volunteer build days to community outreach and networking events, this has been a Pride Month to remember!

During the week of June 13-20, Habitat Wake partnered with builders from around Wake and Johnston counties to bring homes from frame to finish for four local families in just seven days through Home Builders Blitz!

🏡✨ 22 years ago, Home Builder's Blitz was born right here in Wake County. What started as a local initiative quickly ignited into a national movement, fueled by the passion of our community's builders. We recently had the honor of sitting down with the visionary behind it all, our very own Tom Gipson. We couldn't help but reminisce about all the countless memories and lives touched by the Blitz over the years. 
 

“In a word, life as a homeowner is just better.” 

At Habitat Wake, our mission is to build homes, communities and hope. Going beyond the bricks and mortar, we partner with homebuyers to build not just homes, but also a sense of stability and belonging—or, as Habitat homeowner Keena puts it, a feeling of “better.”