Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity

Mr. Temple's junior and senior classes at Riverside Christian Academy dedicated a day to service with Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity. On Tuesday, November 21st, 17 students showcased their skills by constructing six sets of custom wooden shutters. These beautiful additions will soon grace three new homes on Maloney Avenue in Fayetteville.

Before diving into the hands-on work, the students delved into Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity's mission and received crucial lessons in tool safety. This newfound knowledge will undoubtedly prove beneficial, especially as many of these students are gearing up for a mission trip to Costa Rica in the spring, where they'll continue their impactful work by building homes.

A huge shout-out to everyone who joined hands to make Giving Tuesday a resounding success for Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity! Your generosity is truly making a difference in the lives of deserving families.

A heartfelt nod to these donors matching $550,000 in gifts. Your commitment to amplifying the impact is incredible!

Cumberland Community Foundation
Will Gillis
Elizabeth “Beth” Keeney
Carol and Sammy Short
Daphne and Ray Manning
Fayetteville New Car Dealers Association
Healy Wholesale
Three Anonymous Donors

Stay tuned for the final tally as we work to update you on the total amount raised. Your support is building not just houses but homes filled with hope, love, and opportunity.

Today is the final day to make a difference! Visit www.fayettevillenchabitat.org now and contribute to Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity. Your donation today builds homes, creates hope, and transforms lives in our community. Don't miss this chance to be a part of something special. Every gift counts, so act now and leave a lasting impact!

Gratitude to Wells Fargo for their support in assisting deserving families in securing affordable housing through Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity. We've initiated the construction process on Maloney Avenue, and the foundation is now finished. The upcoming construction phases in December 2023 and January 2024 are made possible with the backing of Wells Fargo branches. Your contribution is creating a positive and lasting effect on our local community.

Time is running out! Today and tomorrow mark the final days to support Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity at www.fayettevillenchabitat.org. Your donation makes a lasting impact on families, helping us build homes and create hope. Don't miss this chance to be a part of something incredible.

Join us on this special Giving Tuesday to make a difference. Visit www.fayettevillenchabitat.org and contribute to Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity. Your support today helps us build homes for deserving families and brings hope to our community. Let's come together and create a brighter future. Act now – it's Giving Tuesday!

Today, we honor the remarkable life of Rosalynn Carter, a dedicated advocate for affordable housing and empowerment through Habitat for Humanity. Her legacy inspired us at Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity annually during Women Build.

Mrs. Carter's unwavering commitment and tenacious spirit made her a beacon for us all. She used her kind heart and position to create real change in communities globally. We're grateful she chose Habitat, ensuring her name is forever linked with our successes.

We collectively mourn the loss of this exemplary individual. Yet, through decades of selfless service, she helped generations achieve the dream of affordable homeownership. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those she touched. Please keep the Carter family in your prayers. Rest peacefully, Mrs. Rosalynn Carter (1927-2023).

This Cyber Monday, while snagging great deals online, don't forget the joy of giving. Visit www.fayettevillenchabitat.org to make a difference by supporting Fayetteville Habitat for Humanity. Your donation can build homes and bring hope to deserving families.

Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity, as a faith-based organization, is guided by the compassionate belief that every family deserves a secure and loving home. This Giving Tuesday, your support at https://www.fayettevillenchabitat.org/ directly contributes to our mission rooted in the faith. Together, we build not just houses but bridges to a brighter future.

Today we celebrate Kelly L. Rodriguez, a retired Sergeant First Class (SFC) from the US Army (1996-2017). Hailing from a financially strained single-mother household in a small town, Kelly, despite being academically capable, was not drawn to pursuing further education. The military seemed like a promising avenue for a fresh start and a steady job, leading her to enlist.

Kelly's military journey began with a deployment to Bosnia only six months after joining. However, as time passed, she envisioned a long-term career. Over the subsequent 21 years, Kelly found herself deployed to Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan (twice), with additional stints in Germany and South Korea. Serving as a Medic with a focus on field medicine and trauma, she embraced the challenges and responsibilities that came with the role.

Reflecting on her military service, Kelly highlighted her retirement ceremony as a particularly poignant memory. The bittersweet occasion took place at the Brigade where she had served for nearly 13 years. What made it truly special was that her oldest son, Antonio, was approaching his second year of service and preparing for deployment to Afghanistan. Both mother and son shared the uncommon bond of attending Airborne School and becoming Paratroopers, and Antonio was about to serve in the same areas as both his parents. While bittersweet, the shared experiences brought a unique closure to Kelly's military career.

Even before leaving the military, Kelly engaged in volunteer work with several Veteran-focused non-profits. Transitioning to civilian life, she found a meaningful role at Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity, drawn by her personal experiences growing up without basic amenities. Kelly considered joining the Habitat team as one of the top three decisions in her life.

A distinctive feature of Kelly's post-military life is her vibrant red hair and wardrobe. After retiring, she decided to break free from the strict hair regulations of her military career, opting for a bold red hue. To complement her new look, she transformed her closet into a palette of red, white, black, and grey, simplifying her wardrobe choices after years of prescribed military uniforms. So, when you encounter Kelly, you'll likely find her adorned in her signature red attire. Kelly, we are so glad to have your color shine so bright at FAHFH every day!

At Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity, our mission is to create a world where every family has a safe and affordable place to call home. This Giving Tuesday, join us in transforming lives by supporting our mission at https://www.fayettevillenchabitat.org/. Together, we build not just homes, but futures filled with hope, opportunity, and community. Your contribution fuels our vision of a world where everyone can thrive. Let's build a brighter future together!

Support Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity and help build homes for deserving families. Your contribution at https://www.fayettevillenchabitat.org/ matters – let's create positive change together. Give the gift of hope this season!

Give Thanks, Give Back!

This Thanksgiving season, express gratitude by supporting Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity. Visit https://www.fayettevillenchabitat.org/ to make a donation and help build homes for deserving families. Your generosity creates a foundation of hope and a reason for all to be thankful. Let's come together and make this Thanksgiving about giving back!

This Giving Tuesday season, support Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity in Sampson, Bladen, and Cumberland counties. Your donation at https://www.fayettevillenchabitat.org/ directly builds homes and hope for deserving families. Every contribution, big or small, makes a local impact, creating stronger communities together. Let's unite for and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors!

This Giving Tuesday, help Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity build homes for deserving families.

Visit our website this Giving Tuesday to donate. Every amount, big or small, helps deserving families in our community.

https://www.fayettevillenchabitat.org/

A match of $550,000 is available for gifts received through Cumberland
Community Foundation’s online Giving Tuesday catalog to amplify your donation. We would like to thank Cumberland Community Foundation, Will Gillis, Elizabeth “Beth” Keeney, Daphne and Ray Manning, Carol and Sammy Short, Fayetteville New Car Dealers Association, Healy Wholesale, and three anonymous donors for making this match possible!

Embrace the spirit of giving this ! 🤝✨ Support Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity and make a difference in the lives of deserving families.

Your generosity can build homes, create stability, and bring hope. To contribute, visit our website or contact us for more details.

Together, let's build a stronger, more compassionate community!

We salute Marcus for his 6 years of dedicated service as an Airborne Infantryman! He joined the service to carry on his family legacy within the military and bravely served in Afghanistan during Operation Freedoms Sentinel in 2019-2020.

One of Marcus's proudest moments? Receiving the Combat Infantryman Badge and The Purple Heart!

Now, as a proud member of the FAHFH team, Marcus continues to make a positive impact on the community and fellow Veterans. He believes in Habitat for Humanity's message and its support for veterans like himself. This was evident in our most recent project, Veterans Build of 2023, where Marcus worked alongside Veterans and those still in to work on two local Veteran's homes.

Did you know? Marcus has a creative side! He enjoys doing tattoos and painting. Let's celebrate this multi-talented Veteran and express our gratitude for his service!

This , let's spread warmth and joy! Join us in supporting Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity. Your generosity can make a world of difference.

Together, we can build homes and create lasting memories for deserving families. To give, simply visit our website or reach out for more information.

This , let's spread warmth and joy! Join us in supporting Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity. Your generosity can make a world of difference.

Together, we can build homes and create lasting memories for hard-working families. To give, simply visit our website or reach out for more information.

We're overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who made Veterans Build 2023 a reality! Your support, dedication, and hard work have created happier homes and transformed lives. To the volunteers, donors, partners, and everyone who lent a helping hand, THANK YOU! Your commitment to our Veterans and their families is truly inspiring.

One week until the giving window opens! Don’t forget- matching funds of $550,000 are available for gifts received during the campaign, which runs November 20 through November 29 – give during this time in order to have your gift amplified.
Thank you to Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc., Will Gillis, Elizabeth “Beth” Keeney, Daphne and Ray Manning, Carol and Sammy Short, Fayetteville New Car Dealers Association, and anonymous donors for making this match possible!

Meet Avis, a Veteran who dedicated an incredible 29 years of her life in service to our nation. Her journey began with a childhood dream, and it culminated with a profound sense of pride in her fellow soldiers.

From a very young age, Avis knew that her destiny lay in the military. When asked about her aspirations, her response was, "I want to be a nurse in the Army." Throughout her extensive military career, she served as a Licensed Practical Nurse, providing essential medical care and support to her fellow soldiers. Her deployments include Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad, Iraq, and Stabilization Force IX in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

For Avis, the most cherished memory of her military career was the day she decided to retire. What might sound surprising to some was a moment of immense pride for her. Her retirement symbolized not only her achievements but the accomplishments of the soldiers she was passing the torch to. It was a testament to her selflessness and commitment to the greater cause.

After her military career, Avis found herself on a new path, one that she didn't choose but felt destined for. Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity entered her life in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, which flooded her childhood home and neighborhood. Witnessing the organization's support in helping her mom and neighbors return to their homes left an indelible impression. It was a "no-brainer" for her to join the Habitat team and pay forward the kindness she had received.

Despite her military background, Avis has a surprising quirk—she despises being dirty, especially her hands. Now, in her role with Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity, she often finds herself getting her hands dirty as she contributes to the noble cause of rebuilding and restoring homes for those in need.

We salute you, Avis, for your incredible journey and continued service to our nation!

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to PWC for their unwavering support during Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity's 2023 Veterans Build week of service!

This collaboration demonstrates the incredible power of teamwork, compassion, and community spirit. It's a testament to the positive change we can bring about when we come together with a shared mission.

Thank you, Fayetteville PWC, for being an essential part of this initiative and for helping us honor and support our deserving veterans.

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Our 2023 Veterans Build is still going strong! We are continuing to work on two Veteran repair projects with the help of our many communities partners and Veteran volunteers. Stay with us as we continue to build homes and build hope.

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This , we're shining a spotlight on one of our own heroes, Bryan! Bryan, a dedicated Veteran, serves our community at Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity, as a Construction Site Supervisor.
Before joining the team, Bryan MOS was 11 Bravo, better known as 11B or 11 BANG BANG. He was an Airborne paratrooper with the 82ND Airborne Division with the 1-504th Red Devils Battalion. As an infantryman, he served on the front lines with ground forces exercising and deploying with combat forces initiating tactical training. He also completed a deployment in Afghanistan – Operation Enduring Freedom (Kabul Airport Extraction).
Bryan's favorite memory while being in service is the opportunity to attend 3 different schools learning to operate different types of drones each of a different size. He deployed these drones while in a training operation to locate enemy personnel and vehicles. He was certified to operate The PD-100 Hornet, The Raven, and The Puma.
When asked about why he chose to join the FAHFH family, he stated, "I wanted to give back to my community after my tenure with the Army. As I gave back to my country while serving on active duty, I wanted to give my community the same. I saw what FAHFH had to offer while I was in the HBI program and everything they do for Veterans around the surrounding counties, and I wanted to join the team immediately. Avis had a huge part in recruiting me personally from the HBI program and made my transition out of the military that much easier for me to accomplish my goals in the construction trade. Being a part of the FAHFH team is more than just a team. We are a family and we look after one another as a family should."
As a veteran, Bryan knows the true meaning of service. His dedication to building stronger, more resilient communities is an inspiration to us all. He brings his unwavering work ethic, discipline, and leadership skills to every project, making Fayetteville and our surrounding areas a better place for everyone. Here at FAHFH, we are so glad he is a part of our family!

A big salute to Navy Federal for their support and generous sponsorship of the Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity 2023 Veterans Build!

With your help, we're not just constructing homes; we're building dreams for our brave Veterans and their families.

This partnership is a shining example of how we can make a real difference in the lives of those who've sacrificed so much for our freedom. Thank you, Navy Federal, for standing beside us in this noble mission!

We're incredibly grateful to Leidos for their generous sponsorship of the Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity 2023 Veterans Build!

This initiative wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of organizations like Leidos, who understand the importance of giving back to our Veterans and their families.

A heartfelt shoutout to all the amazing Leidos volunteers who have dedicated their time and effort to make this project a reality. Your hard work and compassion are changing lives!

Exciting News! The Veterans Build week of service at Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity has officially kicked off, and we can't contain our enthusiasm!

From November 3rd through the 9th, we'll be uniting with over 120 dedicated volunteers and generous sponsors to work on repairs on two Veteran-owned homes.

The opening ceremony was a heartwarming moment, with an inspiring Veteran speaker, Bishop Larry Wright setting the tone for this incredible week of service.

Special shout-out to Just Love Coffee and Mission BBQ for providing coffee and lunch! As well as PWC, Corvias, XVIII Airborne Corps, 92nd Civil Affairs, 10th MP Battalion and Jerfilms.

Join us in supporting our heroes who've served our nation. Stay tuned for updates as we make a positive impact one nail and one act of kindness at a time.

We're thrilled to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Corvias for their incredible support during the Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build week of service!

Thanks to their generous sponsorship, we're able to make a significant impact in the lives of our beloved Veterans and their families.

Together, we're not just building houses; we're building homes filled with hope, love, and dreams. Thank you, Corvias, for helping us make a difference in our community and honoring those who've served our nation. 🇺🇸

Save the date! is November 28th! Cumberland Community Foundation is helping 79 nonprofits including Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity raise support for their important missions by amplifying your giving. Learn more on how to support us at CumberlandCF.org.

We are thrilled to announce that PNC Foundation has generously awarded Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity a grant of $10,000 to support our mission of building homes for the Veterans Build Week of service! With this incredible support, we're one step closer to providing safe, affordable housing for our local veterans and their families. Together, we're making a lasting impact on our community.

Thank you, PNC , for your dedication to helping us create a better future for those who've sacrificed so much

Save the Date! This year we are participating in – a national day of giving that will take place on Tuesday, November 28. We are asking our donors to show their support for Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity by donating online at cumberlandcf.org on . A match of $550,000 is available for gifts received through Cumberland Community Foundation’s online Giving Tuesday catalog – so be sure to donate that day in order to have your impact amplified!
We would like to thank Cumberland Community Foundation, Will Gillis, Elizabeth “Beth” Keeney, Daphne and Ray Manning, Carol and Sammy Short, Fayetteville New Car Dealers Association, Healy Wholesale, and three anonymous donors for making this match possible!

Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity is honored to have so many Veterans on staff. During the month of November, we will be spotlighting each of our amazing Veteran Habitat crew!

Up first, Rick Callaway who is our Chief Operations Officer.

Rick Callaway medically retired from the US Army, 1st Special Forces Command, in 2021 as a Chief Warrant Officer-4 after over 30 years of service and 10 combat theater deployments conducting special operations. Rick served his last 15 years stationed at Fort Liberty and raised his family in the Fayetteville area.

Approaching retirement, Rick applied for a military civilian transition program to intern at a non-profit for his final six months of service to continue serving the community and was approved by the Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity key staff. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) Ms. Tracy Coffin, a retired military officer, approved and mentored Rick in his work as an office administrative assistant focusing work on the Habitat vision and mission. Upon completion of his internship, Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity hired Rick as the Office Administrator. When the Chief Operations Officer, Ms. Tracy Coffin, transitioned to Habitat for Humanity for International, FAHFH selected Rick to move into the COO position in 2022.

As the COO, Rick manages the affiliate operations and as an additional duty manages the Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity Veteran Build and Veteran Build Repair program, staying engaged and supporting Veterans and Veteran Support Organizations throughout the community. Rick believes engaging and helping others in the community is a civic duty for all community partners our local area and shares this passion with other groups supporting Veterans within the community.

Last call to volunteer for our Veterans Build week of service coming up soon! To sign up email us at [email protected] or call 910-483-0952.

Through the generosity of the Women Giving Circle, we have received a substantial grant to go towards the home of a mother. This group presented studs to the family at the construction site this week that were decorated by members to show their commitment to the family's success. We can't wait to see the progress of this home in the next few months. Stay tuned for home updates!

If you would like to learn more about getting involved with our organization click here.
https://www.fayettevillenchabitat.org/

This week we were invited to Fort Liberty for a shed demo. Soldiers from the XVIII ABC Reception Company connected us with a fun request. We helped them demo an old shed on their property in exchange we were able to recycle the metal. Metal recycling is just one of the ways Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity and the Habitat ReStore raises fund to keep our mission of affordable housing going in the community.

Thank you Fort Liberty's XVIII ABC Reception Company for thinking of Habitat!

Volunteers needed for Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build | BizFayetteville Photo provided by: Fayetteville Area Habitat for HumanityThe Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity chapter is reaching out to the local community for volunteers to join them in their upcoming Veterans Build event. The open ceremony is set to take place on November 3rd at 9 a.m., at 607 Link Street....