Home Matters. 🏡 On October 30, our community gathered for the Hope Awards Luncheon, the first year this special event stood on its own. Together, we celebrated a simple truth: home matters. The most powerful moments came from the women who shared their stories and reminded us why safe, stable housing is so essential to successful reentry. We were honored to recognize our 2026 Hope Award recipients: ✨ North Carolina Recovery Support Services, Angel of Hope ✨ Khalilah Olokunola, Beacon of Hope ✨ Kurtis Taylor, Champion of Hope ✨ Luverta Gilchrist, our first Volunteer of the Year Because of the generosity of those in the room and so many supporters beyond it, we raised more than $48,000 toward our $55,000 goal, bringing us within $7,000 of the finish line. We also shared exciting news: Arise Collective has purchased just under an acre in South Raleigh where we will build 10 affordable townhomes for women returning home from prison, some with their children. After years of leasing, women will soon have homes they can truly count on. October 30 also marked the launch of our Home Matters end-of-year campaign. In the weeks ahead, you'll hear directly from women about what home means to them and why it changes everything. Thank you for standing with women rebuilding their lives, inside prison and at home. #HomeMatters #HopeAwards #AriseCollective #ReentryMatters #AffordableHousing #SecondChances #WomenComingHome #CommunityImpact