Habitat for Humanity of Wake County develops partnerships to build healthy, affordable homes with and for God’s people in need, promotes self-reliance through homeownership, affirms the dignity of the family, and creates sustainable communities.
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action.
St. Andrew participates each year in the Habitat Catholic Coalition Build. This build provides a new home for a qualifying family in the Raleigh area. All St. Andrew parishioners are invited to donate time working on the house or providing lunches for the Catholic Coalition volunteers.
Habitat for Humanity and Affordable Housing in Our Community – Spring 2024
While we wish Habitat had the capacity to provide housing for all in need, it simply can’t. Therefore, parishioners are encouraged to assist with housing in other ways. Both of the Advocacy Opportunities below will greatly help our neighbors in need.
Apex: Habitat of Wake County is asking for help to protect Apex residents from displacement and defend diversity and inclusion in our community. Apex is home to three manufactured housing communities, which together house an estimated 1100 residents. The residents are predominantly Hispanic or Latinos/a/x, and many are essential workers. Habitat Wake is involved asks members of our parish that live, work or worship in Apex to sign on as individuals to this letter to protect our vulnerable brothers and sisters living in Apex. More information about this petition are available on the letter.
Cary: Greenwood Forest Baptist Church’s has begun an exciting repurposing project. Here is a webpage about their project, a one-pager you can download here, and WRAL’s coverage. If you are interested in receiving updates from them, you can register here. As requested, Habitat Wake plans to provide Greenwood Forest with a support letter and encourage you to consider doing likewise. We will be inviting you to attend their rezoning hearing once that is set, possibly as soon as next month. Parishioner who live or work in Cary are invited to join their efforts. Just attending the public hearing and holding a “Yes for Affordable Housing” placard, which we will provide, can make a difference.
Habitat Most Recent Build – Continuing Spring 2024
Habitat for Humanity currently welcomes volunteers to Habitat work sites throughout Wake County.
St Andrew the Apostle, once again, will join 10 other Catholic organizations to offer our treasure and talents to this years’ Catholic Coalition build.
The build site is at 20 Kelley Meadows Drive, Flowers Place, Knightdale.
We are soliciting volunteers from St Andrew to work on the home.
Current Needs
- Many open spots.
As always, no construction experience is necessary!
Register here.
Note: You must register in advance with Habitat at the website above before going to the work site. Register here. The website will provide all instructions and directions to the work site. Work days are typically 8:15 – 3:30 pm.
Membership
Open to all who wish to volunteer. No experience is necessary. Families, parish groups, high-schoolers (age 16 and older) are all welcome. We also need help providing lunches for the volunteers. Anyone interested in helping build an affordable home for a family is welcome to help.
Other information
- For volunteers under 18, please have your parent complete a Habitat Parent consent form.
Communications
This ministry doesn’t have meetings other than the opportunities to volunteer onsite. Information is provided by ministry leaders to all those who have expressed interest and provided contact information.
Time Commitment
At the discretion of volunteers. It normally takes 10 weeks to build a home. Volunteers work Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until 3 or 4 p.m. Lunches are usually provided Saturdays during the Catholic Coalition build cycle. All other days, lunch is on your own.
Contact
Dave Ragan,