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.
Fall 2024: Coming Soon – A New Habitat Build!
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. This year the Catholic Coalition will become part of the Old Poole Place Faith Build with other faith groups.
* Construction will begin October 12.
* St. Andrew’s workday is on November 9 but you can volunteer on any day.
* No construction experience is necessary. Work days are typically 8:15 – 3:30 pm.
* Special Need: We are in need of a family to sponsor a lunch for the volunteers.
If you are able to sponsor a lunch, please contact Dave.
Questions? Contact Dave. Information below.
Habitat for Humanity and Affordable Housing in Our Community – Summer 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:
A developer has recently decided to donate a portion of their larger development for Habitat houses. We are still working out the details. Meanwhile, their Piney Plains neighborhood, see attached, is going before the Cary Town Council for re-zoning on July 25 at 6:30 pm at 316 N. Academy Street. While we sort out the details, can you and the Habitat supporters in your congregation save the date and RSVP here to be with us to show your support for the project? We will provide talking points, when available, and Yes to Affordable Housing placards to hold up during the meeting.
The property is off of Walnut Street and the Crossroads shopping center in Cary and backs up to US1/64. So, it has a mix of residential and commercial properties in close proximity to it. You can see those roads noted on the attached document. The preliminary plan is to build 15 Habitat townhouses. We hope to see you on July 25 at 6:30 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, call (919) 387-0166 or email