The gift of clean water

The gift of clean water

Many rural residents have private septic systems for waste treatment. Such systems do not come with a monthly bill but instead require periodic maintenance and repair. Homeowners unable to afford septic repair face not only catastrophic plumbing failure but also...
Weathering the Storm

Weathering the Storm

Margaret was born and raised in a small community near Burgaw, NC and has lived in her home there since 1982. She worked in the school system for eight years as a teacher assistant and later at Corning as a fiber processing coordinator for 13 years. In 2015, she...
Safe at Home for Charity

Safe at Home for Charity

A retired custodian from the Wake County Public School System, Charity lives in the Wake Forest home where she grew up. When she took ownership of the house 15 years ago, it needed tremendous work due to termite damage. The cost of those repairs added to basic living...
Home Accessibility for Ricardo

Home Accessibility for Ricardo

Ricardo, age 13, has muscular dystrophy. A new power wheelchair was supposed to make life easier, but it turned out to be too large for his family’s home. With the help of local sponsors and volunteers, we modified the bathroom, but flooring and narrow door...
Meeting Judi’s Needs

Meeting Judi’s Needs

A retired, single mother with Multiple Sclerosis, Judi from Carrboro has experienced changes in her mobility through the years. She needs a home that will meet her needs both now and in the future. With that in mind, we made repairs from roofing to flooring. We’re...