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CFCC, Habitat for Humanity build playhouses for local children in need The Playhouse Project is designed to bring together groups of skilled individuals to create playhouses for local children in need while addressing the issue of affordable housing (Source: WECT) By WECT Staff | April 13, 2021 at 4:04 PM EDT - Updated April 13 at 4:04 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Carpentry and construction management technology students from Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) have recently partnered with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity to build playhouses for the organization’s Playhouse Project. The Playhouse Project is designed to bring together groups of skilled individuals to create playhouses for local children in need while addressing the issue of affordable housing. ....
After more than 16 years of helping families in the community find shelter and permanent, affordable housing, Steve Spain, executive director of Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, has announced his retirement. Spain plans to retire in April. Cape Fear Habitat builds affordable homes that are then sold to qualifying, low-to middle-income families with an affordable mortgage. Spain began his local nonprofit work with Wilmington Interfaith Hospitality Network in 2005 where he led the organization for eight years, helping homeless families find permanent employment and housing. He then began as executive director with Cape Fear Habitat in 2013. Through Spain’s leadership, Cape Fear Habitat doubled their closings and the number of families assisted. ....
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. ....