Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Home for Hamlet Family

Kashena Hubbard and her two sons, Josiah and Omari, receive new home through Habitat for Humanity program.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Habitat for Humanity of the N.C. Sandhills hosted a dedication ceremony for Kashena Hubbard and her two sons, Josiah and Omari, at their new home on Beeler Avenue in Hamlet, North Carolina. Hubbard spent 300 hours working alongside other Habitat homeowners and volunteers, and attended 22 hours of homeownership classes over the past two years to earn the home.

Why it matters

Habitat for Humanity's mission is to provide affordable housing and build strong communities. This dedication highlights the organization's work in the Hamlet area, where they have helped 28 families make repairs to their homes in 2025 alone, in addition to building new homes like the one for the Hubbard family.

The details

Kashena Hubbard, a single mother of two sons, worked tirelessly to earn her new Habitat for Humanity home. She spent hundreds of hours on the construction site and in homeownership classes to qualify. The home was built with the help of 65 volunteers from the United Way of Richmond County, who contributed over 325 hours of service.

  • Habitat for Humanity of the N.C. Sandhills hosted the dedication ceremony on March 8, 2026.
  • In 2025, Habitat spent $300,000 on 28 home repairs in Richmond County.

The players

Habitat for Humanity of the N.C. Sandhills

A nonprofit organization that builds and repairs homes for families in need in Moore, Hoke and Richmond counties in North Carolina.

Kashena Hubbard

A single mother of two sons, Josiah and Omari, who earned a new home through Habitat for Humanity's homeownership program.

Olivia Webb

The development director for Habitat for Humanity of the N.C. Sandhills.

Christy Brewster

The homeownership manager for Habitat for Humanity of the N.C. Sandhills, who works closely with homeowners throughout the process.

Michelle Parrish

The executive director of the United Way of Richmond County, which has partnered with Habitat for Humanity for 16 years to build homes in the community.

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What they’re saying

“Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.”

— Olivia Webb, Development Director, Habitat for Humanity of the N.C. Sandhills

“Today, we're going to be celebrating more than just a home— we are celebrating so much incredible passion… most importantly, celebrating this amazing woman right here, Kashena.”

— Christy Brewster, Homeownership Manager, Habitat for Humanity of the N.C. Sandhills

“Together, we've helped families move closer to the dreams of homeownership, building not just houses, but homes, where memories will be made for years to come.”

— Michelle Parrish, Executive Director, United Way of Richmond County

What’s next

The application period for Habitat for Humanity homes and repair services in the area opens on August 1 and will remain open for two weeks.

The takeaway

Habitat for Humanity's work in the Hamlet community demonstrates the power of community partnerships and volunteer efforts to provide affordable housing and build stronger, more resilient neighborhoods.