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July 31, 2024
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter to express support for the pending grant application of Cape Fear Habitat for
Humanity. Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity has partnered with New Hanover County through the Non-
County Agency funding program since 2022. This partnership has resulted in $140,000 in funding for
affordable housing for New Hanover County residents.
New Hanover County recognizes that nonprofit organizations serve an important role in improving the
quality of life for our community by delivering services to our citizens in a cost-effective manner through
the use of partnerships. Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity demonstrates meaningful contributions to
meeting the county’s strategic objectives and supports the delivery of key services to residents.
Affordable housing is a critical need in our county, Cape Fear Habitat is a significant partner in addressing
this need. In the past two years, Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity has closed on 30 new homes and has
completed 33 critical home repairs in New Hanover County.
In conclusion, I support the efforts of Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity as they seek funding to support
their critical mission.
Sincerely,
Amanda Kostusiak
Budget Officer
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To Whom It May Concern,
I wanted to take a moment to share some of Lifepoint’s experiences in partnering with Habitat
For Humanity. It began with a tour of their facility where I was able to see and learn about all of
the different aspects of their organization; how they work hard to equip, empower and educate
future homeowners to be and feel successful. I was so impressed with the level of care and
detail they put into training, organizing and communicating with organizations, volunteers and
future homeowners.
We have had volunters help on homes with everything from building walls, installing hardware,
painting the exterior, and doing landscaping. Each experience has been memorable, enjoyable,
and educational. Working alongside the future homeowners is always a joy. Getting to
experience their hope and joy first hand and hearing about the time, work and effort they have
put in is inspiring and encouraging.
This year, Lifepoint Church contributed $30,000 towards the Habitat Unity Build which went
towards two homes. We were able to be at the wall raising and the housewarming, and both
were exceptional events.
In my role at Lifepoint Church, I receive calls for financial assistance often. The housing crisis in
Wilmington is deeply effecting people in poverty, but it’s also effecting middle class homes in
serious ways. Habitat For Humanity is making home ownership and living stability possible for
teachers, emergency responders and other vocations here in Wilmington.
We appreciate Habitat for their hand up as opposed to a hand out mentality. We are grateful for
the impact they are making in our communities and we are looking forward to partnering with
them in many ways in the future.
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August 2, 2024
To Whom it May Concern,
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center has a long history of partnership with
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Their work in the region has helped many families be able
to own a home and thrive, which we know connects back to overall health. We are
supportive of how Habitat works to build financial stability and self-reliance for
homeowners and how they truly pull the community in to building each home.
Over the years, not only have we given financially, but Habitat has hosted many volunteer
opportunities for our team members, and best of all, many Novant Health employees have
become first-time homeowners through Habitat’s program.
We are grateful for the work Habitat does here in our region, and we plan to continue to
support them in their future programs and projects, because we can see the fruit of their
labor here in Wilmington and throughout the Cape Fear Region.
We are supportive of Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity as they seek funding for their Repair
Program and additional future programming, and we look forward to continuing our
outstanding partnership with this organization.
Thank you for your consideration.
Victoria Bellamy
Manager, Community Engagement
Novant Health’s Coastal Region