Habitat for Humanity of Durham Launches Veterans Build to Support Critical Home Repairs

October 17, 2025

Durham, NC — Habitat for Humanity of Durham is proud to announce its annual Veterans Build Week Fundraiser, a local effort that aligns with the national Veterans Build campaign — a marquee Habitat for Humanity initiative honoring and supporting those who have served our country. Donate Today: https://habitathumanitydurham.betterworld.org/campaigns/veterans-build?utm_source=qr&utm_medium=print

While Habitat is best known for building affordable homes, this year’s Veterans Build will focus on helping veterans stay safely in their homes through critical home repairs. For nearly two decades, Durham Habitat has repaired homes for families facing economic hardship, ensuring that everyone — especially those who’ve served — can live safely, independently, and with dignity.

This year, Durham Habitat aims to raise $15,000 to complete two critical home repairs for local veterans. These repairs may include improvements to plumbing, roofing, ramps and railings, HVAC, flooring, porches, gutters, and more, addressing safety and accessibility challenges that prevent homeowners from aging in place.

“Our veterans have already built so much for us — our safety, our freedom, our communities,” said Nimasheena Burns, President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Durham. “Now it’s our turn to build for them — to make sure their homes are safe, warm, and worthy of their service.”

Ernest Smith, Chair of the Board, added: “Durham Habitat’s repair program has quietly changed lives for years. This Veterans Build is a powerful reminder that affordable housing isn’t just about new construction — it’s about protecting the homes we already have.”

Durham Habitat’s Home Repair Program assists homeowners earning below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI), correcting conditions that pose an imminent threat to life, safety, or accessibility. The program helps preserve Durham’s existing affordable housing stock while allowing residents — including veterans — to age in place with dignity.

Community members are invited to donate, sponsor, or spread the word to help reach the $15,000 goal and support Durham’s veterans. Together, we can make sure those who’ve served our nation have homes that serve them in return.