Did you know that almost every Habitat Wake home has a hidden art gallery tucked inside its walls? Baffles are installed in the interior of homes between the roof lines/eaves overhang and outside wall soffit. They can be made of cardboard, metal, foam, or plastic. Because volunteers must be at least 16 years old to work on the construction site, we give younger kids the opportunity to decorate baffles as a way to participate! We love giving kids in our area the chance to get involved with our work, and are always amazed by the masterpieces they create. To learn more about this project, see our website here https://lnkd.in/emej5pPu
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Non-profit Organizations
Raleigh, NC 2,103 followers
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity builds homes, communities and hope.
About us
Qualified homebuyers partner with Habitat Wake to buy safe, affordable homes. Homebuyers take homeowner education classes and complete 200 'sweat equity' hours building their home and the homes of their neighbors. Upon completion of construction, partner families pay an affordable mortgage. Our model is made possible by sponsors, individual donors, volunteers, and ReStore shoppers. Proceeds from our ten ReStore locations (Apex, Brier Creek, Cary, Clayton, Durham-Chapel Hill, Fuquay Varina, Glenwood Avenue, Hillsborough, Raleigh Boulevard in Raleigh, and Wake Forest) benefit Habitat Wake's mission. ReStores salvage used materials for repurpose and reuse. #TogetherWeBuild
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http://www.habitatwake.org
External link for Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Raleigh, NC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- Safe Affordable Homes, Global Housing Needs, Reused Building Materials & Furnishings, and Home Preservation
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Employees at Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
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We're hiring for a few positions on our construction team and encourage you to apply! 🔨 Our construction teams work to coordinate our many build projects, and we could not complete our mission without them! Join us in building homes, communities and hope in the Triangle! 🏡 Visit https://lnkd.in/edMPiVY6 to apply now! Open positions in construction: Construction Superintendent Construction Field Manager Americorps Crew Leader
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We often run across the myth that Habitat gives homes away for free. In reality, Habitat sells homes to qualifying families at a 30-year mortgage with affordable monthly payments that never exceed 30% of household income. Habitat homeowners also work incredibly hard to contribute 200 "sweat equity" volunteer hours and attend financial classes to prepare for homeownership! To learn more about our program or to see if you might qualify to apply, please visit our website at habitatwake.org/apply
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Schneider Electric was out on site with us again today! We love the energy this team always brings with them to their build days. Thank you to all of our volunteers and partners who show up and participate in our work. With your commitment, we are able to continue building homes, communities, and hope.🏡
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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. "I did a youth program back in, probably like 2016. The program was nice. I got my carpentry license, my GED, all together. The work with Habitat helped connect me with a lot of job opportunities and I've been working in construction ever since. When I got this assignment today and saw it was for Habitat, I came out here wondering if Brad would be here and he was!" Tyleam says. In the middle of the chaos and commotion of subcontractors arriving, our VP of construction, Brad McHugh, heard his name called and turned to see a familiar face. "It was awesome to re-connect with Tyleam. I had not seen him in a couple years. Tyleam worked with us through a Youth Build Internship. He was a total class clown back then - he was only sixteen! To see him today, unexpectedly, on a construction site running an insulation crew and seeing how far he's come...it was a really awesome experience being able to re-connect with him." Brad says. The two had a chance to catch up, and it was clear that even after six years, their connection remained strong. Brad mentioned that it's sometimes challenging to know what the long-term impacts of certain programs will be, but seeing Tyleam years later is the best example of why we continue engaging the community in so many different ways. From participating in a youth program to running a crew contracted for a Habitat build, this full circle moment was truly one for the books! To learn more about our programs and volunteer options, visit our website https://lnkd.in/g4xBivkS
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Habitat for Humanity of Wake County is pleased to announce the election of five new members to our Board of Directors. Please join us in welcoming Matt Birckhead, MaryBurr Fonville Edwards, Richard Gephart, Reverend Dr. Jeffrey B. Robinson, and David Stewart. Thank you for helping us build homes, communities and hope! https://lnkd.in/eVS8Y_Zp
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Will you inform the Wake County Commissioners that you support the creation of a housing acquisition fund? This fund would help nonprofits like Habitat Wake acquire land for the purpose of building affordable housing. You can sign our petition at: https://shorturl.at/9f8eb
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Thank you to our friends at Schneider Electric for joining us out at Old Poole Place today! Your generosity and hard work are making a real difference in our community. 🏡❤️
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Thank you to our amazing board members who are rolling off this year! Your dedication and hard work have made a lasting impact on our community. We are grateful for your service and commitment to our mission. Paul L. Anderson, Chuck Blatchley, Don Dixon, Diane Schabinger, Haynes Sherron
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Thank you so much to Wells Fargo for joining us on site today at Flower's Place in Knightdale! This neighborhood is coming along thanks to the commitment of our volunteers, and the year after year support of our #WellsFargoBuilds truly make a difference in what we can accomplish. 🏡👏
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