Five Houses Five Days!

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Can You Believe It – Five Houses in One Week!

Habitat’s partners from the professional building industry have committed to the 2012 “Blitz Build” from June 2 – June 8, 2015 constructing five Habitat homes in one week. 

Watch the flurry of activity from Herring Homes, Stevens Fine Homes, Bill Clark Homes, Horizon Homes, Tony Ivey Custom Homes and Clark Carolina Construction.

This is our own extreme makeover right here in Wilmington thanks to the very generous building partners willing to donate their time, talents and expertise building hope, homes and community!     

 

We’re Hiring!

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Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity located in Wilmington, NC is accepting applications for the position of Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative Coordinator. This position will be responsible for researching, feasibility testing, cultivating community partners, engaging NRI programs, liaison and reporting of NRI progress to the community and stakeholders, and monitoring success measures. Skills sought are excellent organizational and communication skills, awareness of cultural and social diversities, adequate knowledge of building renovation and construction, and ability to safely lift 30 pounds. Submit letter of interest and resume to claudia@capefearhabitat.org by March 9th.

Habitat Homeowners Give Back

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Check Presented to New Hanover County for Property Taxes

Last week, two Cape Fear Habitat homeowners (Damion Allison of Eaton Elementary and Pauline Miller of New Hanover Regional Medical Center), presented New Hanover County with a check for the total amount of money paid by Habitat Homeowners in property taxes, a whopping $109,422.95.  The following day, the same check was presented to the City of Wilmington, received by Mayor Saffo. Though Habitat gives its homeowners a hand up in buying a new home, it is not a hand out.  These homeowners pay monthly mortgages and property taxes, just like anyone else who owns a home.

 

We are so proud of our homeowners, and all of the hard work they have done to secure a safe and decent home for their families!

Kitty Yerkes presenting a check to Mayor Saffo

 

Don’t Miss TWO Habitat Dedications AND a Groundbreaking in January!

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One of the very best parts of my job is to witness Habitat House Dedications!  Love, laughter, and happy tears flow as the culmination of many Sweat-Equity hours is celebrated with the gift of house keys to the new homeowners!  Many future homeowners juggle two or more jobs, and have the typical family responsibilities as they also fulfill the strict requirements of the Habitat Program.  I am constantly reminded of the strength and courage of those who pursue the opportunities of our homeownership program.

On Sunday afternoon, January 22nd, Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity will host not one, but TWO House Dedications!  Two beautiful Habitat homes will be opened to welcome friends and family members of soon-to-be Habitat homeowners.  Join us at 2:00 in Navassa – 1219 Old Mill Road – and again at 3:30 at 1205 South 5th Street in Wilmington to honor two families who so-o deserve the American dream of homeownership!  Come with an open heart – as yours will truly be filled up with Habitat Love!

In addition, come see how the process starts at the upcoming Groundbreaking on Saturday, January 21st.  At 8:00 in the morning, a brief ceremony will take place at 510 Hope Springs Court in Habitat’s Flagship Community – The Cottages at Cornerstone.  Come celebrate as we bless the ground and start digging another foundation that will support yet another Habitat house – and make the dreams of a lifetime come true for a very special lady! 

What awesome ways to start the celebration of Cape Fear Habitat’s 25th Year Anniversary!  Join us, won’t you?

Jane Roberson

Director of Family Services

 

 

 

Turkey Trot!

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Mark your calendars! Thursday 24 November, 2011 at 8:30 am is our annual Turkey Trot! Start your Thanksgiving off right and Register for Turkey Trot here.
Early Packet Pickup on  Nov. 22 at Try Sports in Mayfaire Town Center from 4-7pm or Nov. 23 at Cape Fear Habitat, 20 North 4th St. Suite 200 from 9-5pm.

Race Day Packet Pickup starts at 7:30am in the soccer field by Town Hall.