Habitat

PHE, Inc., Orange Habitat Youth Council Build Home In Hillsborough’s Fairview Community

CHAPEL HILL, NC – For the third year in a row, PHE, Inc. of Hillsborough will provide $50,000 to sponsor a Habitat home in the Fairview community. PHE typically builds a home in partnership with the “Hands for Habitat” program, where students at Orange High School learn construction skills and build a Habitat home as part of their coursework. Even though the “Hands for Habitat” program is on temporary hiatus due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic causing Orange County Schools high school students to continue with remote learning for the Fall semester, the generous investment from PHE will ensure the home can still be built as planned.

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Chad Davis (2nd from left) on a build day with PHE, Inc. and Orange Habitat Youth Council in Fall of 2018. (submitted)

“PHE is proud to once again be a part of our local Habitat for Humanity program,” said Chad Davis, Director of Marketing for PHE, Inc. “While this year has led to some unforeseen challenges, it’s amazing to see our community can still come together for the greater good and do something extraordinary.”

Fearing that the empty lot in the Fairview Neighborhood in Hillsborough would go without volunteers to build the home, local high school students are grabbing hammers and getting to work. The Youth Council of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, a club made up of students from Carrboro, Cedar Ridge, Chapel Hill, and East Chapel Hill High Schools, are working together through their extra-curricular club to make sure the Rugabo family’s home is built on time. Volunteers have already completed tasks including subfloor and exterior wall framing and plan on volunteering until the home is completed around Summer 2021.

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Members of Orange Habitat Youth Council building a home. (submitted)

“I wanted to help build this home to show people that no matter your age you can still have a huge impact on your local community,” said Allie Miner, a Junior at Eno River Academy and club member. “It’s so exciting to see a group of high school students working together towards a common goal.”

The Youth Council is also helping to raise money towards the full $85,000 cost of construction materials for the home. To support the work of the Orange Habitat Youth Council, visit https://www.orangehabitat.org/youthunited.

About Habitat for Humanity of Orange County

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County has helped nearly 300 local families achieve and maintain homeownership. Habitat homes are built through the use of volunteer labor and donations of money and materials. Qualified homebuyers complete 275 hours of sweat equity and purchase the home from Habitat through an affordable mortgage priced at less than 30% of family income. For more information, please visit www.orangehabitat.org.

About PHE, Inc.
PHE, Inc. is the parent company of Adam & Eve – the nation’s leading internet adult toy retailer. With over 10 million customers through its website and catalog and its longstanding “sex-positive” stance, Adam & Eve products have been spicing up the bedrooms and enticing lovers for over 45 years. Adam & Eve sells only the highest quality products for individuals and couples looking to engage in a sex-positive experience. Find out more at www.adamandeve.com.