Habitat Mountains to the Sea Challenge Coverage

Clinton family travels long path to Habitat for Humanity home

The Davis family got the keys to their new home on Friday, March 15, 2019, after a three-year wait and 300 hours of work - what Habitat for Humanity calls "sweat equity."

Bill DuPre, Habitat for Humanity North Carolina

Habitat for Humanity in Beaufort County could use your help

The Habitat affiliate is working to build a home in Chocowinity and needs extra hands to drive in the final nails on the project.

Bill DuPre, Habitat for Humanity North Carolina

NC family's 'uncertain future' bolstered by new Habitat home

For the Browns, their new Habitat for Humanity home, built as part of the Mountains to the Sea Challenge, is a beacon of hope.

Bill DuPre, Habitat for Humanity North Carolina

Brown kids

Aydyn, 10, and her brother Kaleb, 8, enjoy their new home.

Exterior of Stanfield home

The Brown Family House #51

The Brown Family

The Browns were such a perfect fit that the application process was completed in record speed.

Purple and pink in the parsonage

April Williams never expected to be in this position.

Sara Thompson, Habitat for Humanity of North Carolina

Greene County home dedication

April and members of her community gather in her new front yard for her home dedication ceremony.

Greene County keys

Lauren Sowers, of SECU, presents April Williams with the keys to her new home.

Peace of mind in Clay County

Lisa Loftis still seemed a little shell-shocked by her good fortune on the day of her Habitat home dedication.

Sara Thompson, Habitat for Humanity of North Carolina

Michael shows off the Dyson

Michael shows off his fancy Dyson vacuum, a gift from a family friend, in his new bedroom.

Clay County home blessing

Members of the community gather with Lisa and Michael for the blessing of their new home in Clay County.

Moment of laughter

Lisa and Michael share a moment of laughter on their new front porch.

Trio welcomes quiet

Julie Hernandez and her two daughters were chosen from several applicants by Habitat's selection committee.

By Janelle Clevinger, Special to the Wilson Times

All smiles in Saratoga

At the dedication of her new home in Saratoga, Julie Hernandez, center, with daughters 15-year-old Llyssa Hernandez, 15, and Arianna Raya, 18. The house is part of the Mountains-to-the-Sea Challenge, an initiative of the State Employees Credit Union Foundation, which is providing $10 million to build a Habitat home in each of North Carolina's 100 counties. After the client family takes on a no-interest mortgage from SECU, the funds are returned to the Habitat affiliate so that another house can be built.

Dream propels woman toward homeownership

When Jacqueline Godoy applied for a Habitat for Humanity home three years ago, she had her doubts.

Bill DuPre, Habitat for Humanity North Carolina

All in the family

Jacqueline Godoy's extended family, all of whom live in the Caldwell County area. Back row: Linsy Piña, Godoy, Sara Piña, Natalie Piña and her mother, Leticia Tellez; front row: Naomi Godoy, Christiane Godoy, Isaac Godoy, Alison Piña.

Dedication hugs in Lenoir

Linsy Piña, left, hugs her sister Jacqueline Godoy at the dedication of Jacqueline's Habitat for Humanity home in Lenoir.

Emotional thank you

Jacqueline Godoy gets emotional as she thanks Habitat for Humanity volunteers and the State Employees Credit Union for their help in building her new home. Two of her children are beside her.

Asheville Area Habitat helps family in Old Fort

Michael Martinez, Kelsey Parker and their family are the proud owners of a new Habitat house in Old Fort.

Home offers views of the mountains

The Alshaers' new home sits on a high ridge, offering views of the mountains.

Mars Hill porch

Andy Barnett of the Asheville Habitat affiliate, speaks of Habitat's mission; beside him are Savannah and her daughter Violet.

Will and Lyla

Will Alshaer watches the dedication with daughter Lyla.

Mars Hill groundbreaking

Will Alshaer turns the earth at the groundbreaking May 14, 2018, with Lyla helping. Savannah holds Violet.

Vision results in Madison County home

It's a steep walk up the drive to Will and Savannah Alshaer's new home in Mars Hill, but once you're there you can see a long way.

Bill DuPre, Habitat for Humanity North Carolina