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Durham Habitat for Humanity Essentials

This year we started something new at Durham Habitat — a youth advisory board built around the idea that young people should have a real role in shaping their community. From Youth Builds to welcome home baskets, thank-you cards to lunch bag decorating, this year was about more than any single project. It was about 10 young people learning what it means to show up compassionately for their neighbors, for each other, and for their community. Year Two, we’re building on it! For more information on joining Teen Board’s fall term, please reach out to volunteer@durhamhabitat.org

Congratulations to our newest Habitat homeowner on achieving the dream of homeownership! Through dedication, hard work, and the support of volunteers, donors, and partners, another family now has a safe, affordable place to call home. Congratulations, and welcome home! #DurhamHabitat #WelcomeHome #AffordableHousing #BuildingHope #Homeownership

FRAMED was everything we hoped it would be and then some. Seventeen artists took a chance on an idea and last night, Durham showed up for it. From the artist intros to the People's Choice Awards, you filled the room. Beautiful pieces found new homes. Our hearts are still warm and our smiles are still beaming. Here's why a night like this matters: in Durham County, 77% of low-income renters are cost-burdened by their housing, and the county is short roughly 24,755 units of housing affordable to low-income residents. Artists feel that squeeze too — a recent national survey of working artists found 57% were somewhat or very worried about affording food, housing, medical care, or utilities. Housing and creativity aren't two separate conversations. They're the same one. Thank you to our donors, to the elected officials who joined us, to our volunteers, and to our dedicated staff. And thank you to every person who walked through the door. With feedback this overwhelmingly positive... we guess we'll see you next year. Not a bad way to spend a fall night in the Bull City. #FramedArtShow #BullCity #DurhamNC #HabitatForHumanity #ArtMeetsHousing

We’re excited to share a new partnership that’s helping bridge the digital gap for local families! 💻 Habitat for Humanity of North Carolina has teamed up with Eliminate the Digital Divide (E2D) to expand access to technology for those who need it most. Through this partnership, donated laptops are collected, refurbished by student-led tech labs, and redistributed to families across our community. Because building stability isn’t just about a home—it’s also about access, opportunity, and connection. 🌐 #DurhamHabitat #DigitalEquity #HabitatNC #CommunityImpact #BridgingTheGap

Habitat for Humanity of Durham today issued an open call for art, inviting Durham-area artists to submit original work for FRAMED: An Evening of Art for the House That Durham Built. CALL FOR ARTIST: https://tinyurl.com/FRAMEDARTIST Selected artists will have their work displayed on easels throughout the venue for one evening this fall. Thirty percent of every sale will go directly to Habitat for Humanity of Durham to build and repair homes in Durham; the artist keeps seventy percent. A limited number of pieces will be offered at auction. We build walls. Now we want something on them! For 40 years, Habitat for Humanity of Durham has put up nearly 500 homes in this city — and repaired almost 1,000 more. Zero-percent mortgages. Local families. Real doors that really lock. This fall we’re doing something we’ve never done before... FRAMED is our first art show fundraiser. One night. Durham artists’ work on easels. Music, a bar, a room full of people who believe a home is where everything else starts. 30% of every sale builds homes here. Artists keep 70%. Submit by September 21st , 2026 Up to 3 pieces · $25 per piece · fee waivers available LINKS TICKET SALES: https://tinyurl.com/FRAMEDTICKETS SPONSORSHIP: https://tinyurl.com/FRAMEDSPONSOR #DurhamHabitat #callforartists #durhamartists #FRAMEDDurham #AffordableHousing

We’re celebrating Charisse Stevens and her commitment to growth through the Bridge Building Learning Path! Charisse, we’re proud of your dedication to learning, leading, and bringing new ideas to Durham Habitat. Congratulations, Charisse! Keep building! #DurhamHabitat #CelebratingLeadership #BuildingCommunity #leadershipdevelopment

A special THANK YOU to the City of Durham Information Technology Department, our FIRST corporate team to pick up the tools and help us relaunch this wonderful program! You traded keyboards for hammers and reminded us what happens when teamwork meets purpose. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=q6-r5XSOYEuSNMRMv15SBFH-Ig_DIJJFjrQNo7UbeQZURDlNWkRZRkxWNkVWQ1BPMUJLR0VFMUxaWi4u "We are incredibly grateful to the City of Durham Information Technology Department for stepping forward as our first participating team," Burns said. "This is the kind of partnership we want to continue growing across Durham. It's about bringing people out of their offices, connecting them with their neighbors, and creating an opportunity to make a tangible difference. The City helped us demonstrate that the Playhouse Program is back, and we are ready to build on that momentum With our latest build, we've officially completed 184 PLAYHOUSES since the program began in 2013! That's 184 opportunities to spark imagination, create childhood memories, and bring our community together around something bigger than ourselves. We have rasied over $450,000 We couldn't have made this comeback without our incredible Playhouse Team, led by the legendary Gene Carlone and his dedicated crew of self-proclaimed "Geezers!" Carlone states: "The Habitat for Humanity Playhouse build program offers a proven alternative team building activity for organizations. Teams work together, learn new skills and at the end of the day have a playhouse that can be used for other charitable benefit. It's a win, win, win - Habitat wins, the organization wins, and the recipient of the playhouse wins." https://www.durhamhabitat.org/news-events/little-houses-big-impact-habitat-for-humanity-of-durham-celebrates-the-return-of-its-playhouse-program

The treats were sweet, the costumes showed out, and President Burns and the Boo Crew understood the assignment! 1,400 kids and parents grabbed candy and shared in the Halloween fun at Trunk or Treat! 🧡💚 Habitat for Humanity of Durham partnered with City of Durham Parks and Recreation on Wednesday, October 28, at Holton Career Center for an evening filled with spooky sights and community spirit. Our famous Habitat van got a HAUNTED HOUSE makeover, and our builders traded their tool belts for costumes and candy buckets! 🚐👻🍭 Families stopped by, showed off their costumes, and made memories with the crew that helped build homes, communities, and hope right here in Durham. Thank you to Durham Parks and Recreation, our Boo Crew, and every family who brought the energy! We built a little Halloween magic together—one smile, one family, and one candy bar at a time. 💙💚 And yes, our haunted house had a solid foundation! 🛠️🎃

🏠 WE'RE HIRING! HELP US BUILD MORE THAN HOMES!🔨 At Habitat for Humanity of Durham, we don't just build houses. We build opportunity, strengthen neighborhoods, create pathways to homeownership, and help families build brighter futures. And now, we're building our TEAM! As we celebrate 40 years of serving Durham and prepare for our next chapter, we're looking for passionate, talented, and mission-driven individuals who want to make a real difference in our community. 📣 WE HAVE FIVE EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES! 🔨 Repairs Assistant – Help Durham homeowners maintain safe, healthy, and affordable homes. 🏗️ Contract Planning & Permitting Construction Coordinator– Help move our housing projects from planning to reality. https://www.indeed.com/job/permitting-and-planning-construction-coordinator-a40bf9b09cf3495e 🤝 Donor Relations Officer– Build meaningful relationships with the people who make our mission possible. 💻 Part-Time Office Administrator – Help keep our organization running smoothly and our team supported. https://www.indeed.com/job/office-manager-795cb8db6d9f3a46 📢 Communications Coordinator – Help tell the stories of our families, volunteers, partners, and the impact we're making across Durham. https://www.indeed.com/job/communications-coordinator-939c1a4ad2b19d52 Why join Durham Habitat? Because your work should mean something. Whether you're coordinating construction, connecting with donors, supporting homeowners, or sharing our story, every position plays a role in helping more Durham families find a place to call home. We're looking for people who bring great ideas, strong work ethics, a collaborative spirit, and a heart for service. You don't have to swing a hammer to help build a home! 📩 Interested? Apply today! Visit our website for employment opportunities and application information. Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them, share this post, and help us spread the word! #WereHiring #DurhamHabitat #HabitatForHumanity #DurhamNC #NowHiring #NonprofitCareers #JobsInDurham #BuildWithUs #AllRoadsLeadHome #AffordableHousing #CommunityImpact

18,000 volunteer hours. Approximately $85,000 saved in labor costs per home. That’s the power of community. Thank you to every volunteer who is helping Habitat for Humanity of Durham build homes, strengthen neighborhoods, and change lives—one hour at a time. #Volunteer #BuildHope #DurhamHabitat #HabitatForHumanity

The Sidings Crew doing what they do best!!! Making the world a better place!!! These wonderful humans have put siding up on over 80% of our 494 house. They are apart of the team that keeps our affordable housing affordable. Around here, Volunteerism is currency. They save us about $85,000 per house in labor. Bless them. They remind us that they want to add new people to the fold to train the next generation of Durham Builders. They are beyond resourceful Become a volunteer TODAY. https://www.durhamhabitat.org/volunteer

Building more than homes—building community. 💚 🏡💙 A huge thank you to the volunteers from RTP Tamil Catholic Association and Liberty Mutual for spending their week ending the 9th serving alongside Durham Habitat! Through faith, teamwork, and compassion, these incredible volunteers helped bring hope, stability, and opportunity to local families in our community. Every hammer swung and every hour served helps build a stronger Durham. Thank you for being part of the mission to create safe, affordable homes and brighter futures. #DurhamHabitat #VolunteerImpact #BuildingHope #CommunityStrong #LibertyMutual #FaithHopePeace #HabitatForHumanity #DurhamNC #RTPTCA More info : www.durhamhabitat.org

This is who's hanging at FRAMED — Habitat for Humanity of Durham's first-ever art show fundraiser: Jennie Schaeffer-Goldberg · Crystal Williams Brown · Jordan Owens · Qu Lotus · Toya Wallace · Molly Cassidy · Eliza Redmann · Beth Palmer · Anthony O Wright · Henri Debayle · Ari Ferro · Miles Jeffer · Bilan Ariel Stribing · Joe Hall · Stacy High Original work on easels. Live music. A bar. And 30% of every sale goes straight into building and repairing homes right here in Durham. 📅 Tuesday, October 20 · 6–9 PM 📍 The Rickhouse, 609 Foster Street 🎟️ $10 — link; https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=renxt&formId=8a37a1c9-46e0-4719-acbd-bcc916ed2073&envid=p-ZZRbMT3zaEyR9AWFML0V9g&zone=usa #FRAMEDDurham #DurhamHabitat #BullCityArt #DurhamNC

DID YOU KNOW? Every Durham Habitat home comes with a storage shed! Our amazing volunteers are putting the finishing touches on a homeowner’s shed with a fresh coat of paint—helping make this new home feel complete. #DurhamHabitat #VolunteersBuild #HabitatForHumanity #Homeownership

Every volunteer helps build more than a home—you help build hope. Thank you to everyone who gives their time and talents to create brighter futures for Durham families. Together, we’re building stronger communities, one home at a time. #DurhamHabitat #Volunteer #BuildingHope #TogetherWeBuild

Triple your impact today 🏡 Through June 15, every gift to Habitat for Humanity of Durham’s Repairs Program is TRIPLE matched—turning $50 into $150! Because of donors like you, homeowners like Deborah can safely age in place with dignity. But 183 families are still waiting. 💛 Help us reach more neighbors 💛 Strengthen homes + communities Give now. Your gift goes 3X further. https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=renxt&formId=21be9895-2b44-403c-b77b-14f4abd801bb&envid=p-ZZRbMT3zaEyR9AWFML0V9g #DurhamHabitat #TripleMatch #AffordableHousing #CommunityImpact

We are back and full of inspiration and innovative ideas from Habitat for Humanity International. Our team joined on the 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Did You Know? Today is National ZIP Code Day! At Habitat for Humanity of Durham, we’ve helped build stronger communities on more than 100 streets across Durham—creating safe, affordable homes and brighter futures for local families. Every ZIP code tells a story. Every street represents hope. Every home changes lives. What’s your ZIP code? Drop it in the comments and tell us what you love most about your Durham neighborhood! #NationalZIPCodeDay #DurhamHabitat #HabitatForHumanity #AffordableHousing #BuildingCommunity #DurhamNC #HomeStartsHere

New Construction Manager, Robyn, leads the pre-shift huddle to make sure every volunteer knows the plan, understands the safety expectations, and is ready for a safe day of building. ​​​​​ #DurhamHabitat #safetyfirst #volunteer

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New Construction Manager, Robyn, leads the pre-shift huddle to make sure every volunteer knows the plan, understands the safety expectations, and is ready for a safe day of building.