By Christina Haley O Neal, posted Feb 9, 2021
Steve Spain, the executive director of Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, will retire in April. (File photo) Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Steve Spain is set to retire this spring, after eight years with the Wilmington-based nonprofit organization, according to a news release.
Spain, who plans to retire in April, will be succeeded by Lauren McKenzie, the current director of finance and operations at Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, officials said.
Spain began his role as executive director of the nonprofit in January 2013, managing the organization’s efforts to grow its mission, and helping families in the Wilmington area find shelter and affordable housing.
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On Thursday, January 28th, the Cape Fear Housing Coalition hosted their annual Legislative Breakfast online. They returned to a theme from last year: other cities’ success in creating affordable housing bonds, which the Cape Fear region has yet to adopt.
During the meeting, the presenters talked about Raleigh passing an $80 million housing bond last November. Charlotte did too, one worth $50 million. They even brought up Fayetteville’s plan to have one sometime in the next year or so.
Katrina Knight is the executive director of the Good Shepherd Center, and she played host for the breakfast.