Preserving Home

Ms. W has lived in her Raleigh home for 60 years! Now she can continue living there more safely and comfortably for years to come.

With support from the City of Raleigh - Government, we made critical repairs and updates including new windows and flooring, a new water heater, exterior repairs, a fully renovated kitchen, and accessibility improvements to the bathroom with a tub-to-shower conversion designed to support aging in place.

We’re honored to help longtime homeowners like Mrs. W preserve not just their homes, but the memories and independence that come with them. 💙🏡

For 21 years, Ms. Norma has proudly made her Cary house a home, inside and out. She even helped with its original construction, alongside volunteers and staff from Habitat for Humanity of Wake County. The experience inspired her to serve in South America, building homes for others.

In 2019, a series of surgeries left Ms. Norma with chronic pain and limited mobility, but she has remained active--caring for her granddaughters and staying connected at her local community center.

Ms. Norma first learned about Preserving Home through the Cary Senior Center, where staff helped her apply for assistance. At the time, her primary concerns were cracks in the ceiling and walls, running toilets, and leaking faucets.

During her home assessment, Ms. Norma shared other needs with our team. For example, her front porch steps had prevented her from using her motorized scooter. Our crew responded by installing a ramp and making other critical repairs such as plumbing upgrades, rebuilding her deck, patching and painting walls, and improving safety features throughout her home.

Today, Ms. Norma can finally use her scooter and safely come and go, even on difficult days. She expressed sincere gratitude for our team’s kindness, attention to detail, and the renewed comfort and peace of mind she now feels. As she put it, “I am so grateful for this blessing.”

Thanks to the Town of Cary, NC and the Duke Energy for making this work possible, ensuring Ms. Norma's home continues to support her for years to come.

Some houses hold a lifetime of memories. For Mr. and Mrs. L, their Raleigh home is exactly that. Both Triangle-area natives, they have lived in their home for nearly 45 years, building a life and family there.

In recent years, daily routines have become more challenging. Mrs. L has ambulatory limitations, and Mr. L had been helping her safely into and out of the shower. We recently modified their bathroom to improve accessibility, allowing Mrs. L to shower independently. Other upgrades included new kitchen cabinets, counters, appliances, and HVAC.

Thanks to community partnerships like the City of Raleigh - Government and the Duke Energy , we can share stories like this as a reminder that aging in place isn't just about a house. It's about dignity, partnership, and the comfort of staying where life has unfolded for decades. 🏠💖