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Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, reflects on 20 years of leading the organization through global disasters and housing crises, emphasizing the importance of mitigation, innovative financing like the MicroBuild Fund, and the ongoing challenge of affordable housing, especially in the US post-2008 crisis and recent under-building trends.
Opal Lee, known as the "grandmother of Juneteenth," is reclaiming the land where her childhood home was burned by a racist mob in 1939. After years of wondering about her family's land, Habitat for Humanity gave it to her and is working to build her a new home. Lee's own nonprofit fundraised for the project, and with donations from a construction company and a bank, the home is becoming a reality. The target date for her to move in is June 19, marking both Juneteenth and 85 years since her family was driven out of their home.
Country music couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed John Lennon and Yoko Ono's "Imagine" at a memorial service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter. The couple had a close relationship with the Carters through their shared involvement with Habitat for Humanity, and they took over as hosts of the organization's annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Week Project. Rosalynn Carter passed away at the age of 96, and her funeral was attended by former first ladies, President Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden.
Country music stars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are participating in Habitat for Humanity's 37th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, building houses in Charlotte, North Carolina. The annual project, named after the former president and his wife, aims to provide affordable housing for families in need. Despite the Carters' absence, Brooks and Yearwood are continuing their legacy and emphasizing the importance of loving your neighbor. The current housing market crisis has made it even more challenging for families to find affordable homes, highlighting the need for organizations like Habitat for Humanity.
The Homeownership Information Fair in Raleigh, North Carolina, offered potential homeowners options to overcome the challenge of high housing prices. The City of Raleigh's Homebuyer Assistance Programs provide forgivable loans of up to $45,000 to offset down payment and closing costs. Representatives from banks and financing sources were also available to offer assistance. Realtor Ebony Peterson highlighted the importance of monitoring market changes and taking advantage of incentive specials and interest rate buy-down programs. Attendees like Melanie Fox planned to explore their eligibility with their banks to find affordable housing options.