Dedication Ceremony

On Saturday, June 5, 2010, the house stood gallantly as volunteers from Eagle Habitat Build and friends and family of Tijuanda and Constance Farrington arrived to welcome the family to their new home. Welcomed by Rebie Coleman, chair of the NCCU Staff Senate, event attendees stood under a tent eager for inspiration. Miguel Rubiera, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Durham, and Dr. Janice Harper, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at NCCU, spoke about the NCCU and Habitat partnership.

Working closely on the construction of 615 Hickory Street, construction supervisors, Jesus Gutierrez and Christian Pikaart, presented Tijuanda and Constance with a Bible. As a surprise, Pikaart pulled out the keys to Farrington’s new home. Tijuanda and Constance were both overjoyed sharing their appreciation for God and their newfound community. Constance added her interior decorating plans for purple walls and a black butterfly to go on one of the walls in her room.

With the cutting of the ribbon and blessing of the home, Tijuanda and Constance turned the key as they stepped inside their new home.

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Invitation to Dedication Ceremony

Habitat Info. Session: June 9, 2010

Saturday, May 22

This past Saturday, volunteers worked vigorously to complete the last item on the task list: landscaping. These volunteers from the surrounding community included future Habitat homeowners and current Duke students. To complete the landscaping, volunteers planted four 50 lb trees on the right side of the house and five shrubs on each side of the house. As the final step, grass seeds, lime pellets, and pine straw were sprinkled all around the front and back yard. During the week, the flooring and carpet are to be installed to complete the final touches prior to inspection.

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Habitat Information Session

NCCU and Habitat for Humanity are partnering again to build our third Eagle Habitat for Humanity house starting this fall. This year, an NCCU employee or student will be selected to receive the home. An information session will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. in the conference room (203) of the Alexander-Dunn Building. This could be the year your dreams of a home ownership come true. All interested in this great opportunity are invited. Refreshments will be served.

View qualification requirements.

For more information on the application process contact:
Ms. Lakeisha Williams
Family Services Assistant
Habitat for Humanity of Durham
919-682-0516 x 104
lwilliams@durhamhabitat.org

Saturday, April 24

Saturday, April 10

On Saturday, April 10, 2010, members of NABJA joined in on the painting and beginning the trim. The Eagle Habitat House has had the following tasks completed:
-Siding has been constructed
-Roof has been shingled
-Sheet rock has been installed
-Interior doors have been installed
Within next couple weeks, volunteers will complete the painting and install cabinets and vanities.

Saturday, March 20

On March 20, 2010, members of the Graduate Student Association and Union Baptist Church Sisters of Promise joined in to complete the vinyl siding around the house and to finish laying shingles on the roof.

Saturday, Feb 20

On February 20, 2010, North Carolina Central University was ready to work its first full day of Eagle Habitat shifts as previous shifts were canceled due to weather conditions. Three student organizations the Black Law Student Association, Junior Class Council, and Soaring Service Leaders were joined by student peers and NCCU staff members. At the end of the day, the house frame was successfully covered with plywood and wrapped with the first layer of insulation. In addition, the roof trusses were covered with plywood covering and insulation.