“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”.
Proverbs 31: 8-9: “Speak out on behalf of the voiceless and for the rights of all who are vulnerable.”
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.
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
This blog was guest written by Habitat Wake National AmeriCorps Member and Family Services Coordinator, Aleia Woodard.
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.
Low-income families are paying the price of the government shutdown as housing support falters and workers go without paychecks
This blog was guest written by Habitat Wake volunteer, Diane Steinbeiser.
“Start by doing what is necessary
Then do what is possible;
This blog was guest written by Habitat Wake volunteer, Leo Pavliv.
This blog post was guest written by Habitat Wake Senior Director of Construction, Brad McHugh.