By the time Shameka bought her home in Rocky Point in 2014, she was already carrying more responsibility than most people her age. Both of her parents were sick, and she was the one close enough to help. She moved from Burgaw not because she wanted something new, but because she needed something workable, something affordable, something that would allow her to be present for the people who depended on her. Shameka The mobile home cost less than the apartment she had been livi

For more than 35 years, Janice has built her life in her home in Burgaw. It is where she started over, where her family grew, and where she intends to remain. After her divorce, Janice used her settlement to purchase land and a mobile home of her own. “A fresh start,” she called it. After 20 years of marriage, she had to relearn how to navigate the world independently while raising two daughters. The home became a place of stability, self-reliance, and pride. Over the years,

Amelia shares how WARM NC’s repairs made her mother’s longtime home safe again, allowing her to age with dignity and remain surrounded by family and community.

Eighty-year-old Lynda shares how WARM NC helped her safely age in her own home, preserving independence, dignity, and the comfort of home.

Rising housing costs, aging homes, and climate related damage are reshaping what it means to be a homeowner in North Carolina, and with it, the quiet but profound psychological toll of housing-related stress.

WARM NC homeowners fight to age in place.

Falls among older adults are far too common and devastatingly costly. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), one in four...

In Willard, North Carolina, a small brick house holds nearly six decades of family history. Ronald bought it in 1967, the year he and his...

Could aging safely—not just surviving—be made possible for every homeowner? Janice’s story shows how that kind of resilience can start within a local community.

August is National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to prioritizing self care, stress management, and healthy routines. But at WARM NC,...

Hurricane season is here, and for those of us living in southeastern North Carolina, it’s important to be ready. Currie, NC Hurricane...

“I never thought in a million years this would happen to me.” For years, Ed moved through life in survival mode. At 49, he found himself...

When the floor began to sag and mold crept into the corners of her home, Yasheka faced a decision no parent should ever have to make,...

Celebrate National Volunteer Month with WARM! Join us, like Atlantic Union Bank, and make a meaningful difference in your community.

For Air Force veteran Michael, home had become a place of illness and worry. The heat and humidity of North Carolina summers had...

For Henrietta, home is more than just a house—it’s where she and her late husband built their life together. She has lived in her Duplin...

On January 20th, neighbors united to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through action and service during our annual...

From the air we breathe to the safety of our surroundings, the condition of a home plays a critical role in physical and mental...

Cheryl has so many memories in the home she’s lived in for 50 years. Some of her favorites include raising her five children -- teaching...

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