Preserving Home

For Mrs. Y, staying comfortable in her 70-year-old home had become increasingly difficult. Drafty single-pane windows were driving up her energy bills—an especially heavy burden for someone on a limited income.

With support from Duke Energy and the Town of Garner, NC Government, we were able to help Mrs. Y with critical home repairs and energy-efficiency improvements that will help make her home safer, more comfortable, and more affordable for years to come.

"I am so thankful for these repairs," said Mrs. Y. "I am elderly with limited income and could not afford to have the repairs done myself. This organization is absolutely wonderful for what it did for me and the many other individuals it has helped in this community."

Stories like Mrs. Y's remind us why community partnerships matter. Together we're helping long-time homeowners preserve the places they call home.

When Mr. M first reached out for assistance with his home, it was because the lock on his front door no longer worked, leaving him feeling unsafe in the home he’s loved for more than 15 years. Living alone with his service dog Bailey after losing close family during COVID, he felt overwhelmed trying to maintain his home and hesitant to ask for help. Through Preserving Home and the City of Raleigh - Government , he received HVAC repair, weatherization, new exterior doors, improved lighting, and safer entryways.

What stood out most to Mr. M wasn’t just the repairs; it was the people. “When I wanted to give up, Preserving Home lit a candle that needed to be lit again,” he shared. He described every staff member, crew member, and subcontractor who entered his home as treating him with kindness, dignity, and respect. Today he says, “a weight has been lifted,” and he can fully enjoy his home again with Bailey in the city he loves.

Thank you to the City of Raleigh - Government, Duke Energy, and Central Pines Regional Council's program for helping make stories like Mr. Morgan’s possible.