Following Habitat for Humanity of Orange County’s community breakfast on racial equity in housing, President and CEO Jennifer Player speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell.
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Orange County, Durham Habitat for Humanity Receiving Money from MacKenzie Scott Donation
The Orange County and Durham affiliates of Habitat for Humanity are receiving $9.5 million as part of a substantial gift to the U.S. organization announced Tuesday morning. The national organization shared that author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is committing $436 million in unrestricted giving to 84 Habitat affiliates, as well as to Habitat for Humanity International. […]
On Air Today: Jim Parrott on Housing Policy and Gaps
Former housing advisor for the Obama administration Jim Parrott joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss the current challenges of the housing market, potential policy solutions and the historical context for the racial equity gap when it comes to home-ownership.
Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Orange County.
On Air Today: Chili Cook Off and Line Dance Benefiting Family Reading Partners
On Wednesday, December 10, you're invited to The Lincoln Center on Merritt Mill Road as The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s Leadership Class of 2025 hosts the Chili Cook Off & “Boots on the Ground” Dance Party, a one-night-only fundraiser benefiting Family Reading Partners. Enjoy delicious chili from local contestants, kick up your boots on the dance floor, and help raise funds to support early literacy programs for families in our community.

How Americans’ Views of Racial Discrimination Have Shifted Since 2021, According to AP-NORC Polling
Slightly less than half of U.S. adults believe that Black people face “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of discrimination in the United States, according to a new poll.

1.4M of the Nation’s Poorest Renters Risk Losing Their Homes With Trump’s Proposed HUD Time Limit
President Donald Trump's administration is proposing changes to HUD's rental assistance programs, including a two-year limit to be in a unit.

Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on 75-Unit Townhome Neighborhood in Hillsborough
Habitat for Humanity and local leaders gathered on June 12 to formally begin the work on Auman Village, a townhome community in Hillsborough.
On Air Today: Shanell Smaw, Habitat For Humanity of Orange County Vice President of Development
Filling in for Aaron, Andrew welcomes Shanell Smaw, Habitat For Humanity of Orange County's Vice President of Development. She discussed the upcoming Farm to Table Dinner Party and Silent Auction. She also gave updates on the latest developments in the Weavers Grove community, and previewed a coming project in Hillsborough called Auman Village. She also talked about how community members can help support Orange Habitat, and more.

'Let's Not Forget Our Neighbors': UNC Leader Shares Western NC's Needs Amid Helene Recovery
In western North Carolina, recovery continues from Hurricane Helene last fall. UNC officials are working to harness their resources to help.

Orange County's NC Reps, Local Governments React to Anti-Diversity and Equity Measures
As a bill in the North Carolina House aims to ban diversity improvement efforts, local elected officials from Orange County are speaking out.

The California Wildfires Could Be Leaving Deeper Inequality in Their Wake
The California fires burned through a remarkable haven for generations of Black families avoiding discriminatory housing practices elsewhere.
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