We work with our neighbors to build the promise of a brighter future.
Systemic barriers, a history of racially biased policies, and a lack of equitable investment in Southeast Raleigh neighborhoods have prolonged intergenerational poverty for our residents.
As a local expression of the Purpose Built Communities model, we partner to create equitable opportunities that lead to improved outcomes for individuals, families, and children in our community.
How we Collaborate With Members of The Community
The foundation of our work is grounded in leadership development where all individuals, youth, and families are positive agents of change and are civically ready with the skills necessary to drive long-term individual and community success.
Our Approach
Neighborhoods need holistic support to create pathways of opportunity for all residents. We follow an innovative place-based partnership model from Purpose Built Communities that focuses on four essential pillars to foster healthy neighborhoods:
Mixed-Income Housing & Real Estate
We work to ensure access to safe, high-quality, and affordable housing for renters and homeowners.
Health & Community Wellbeing
We are committed to addressing health disparities and improving health outcomes for residents.
Cradle to Career Education
We advocate for children to obtain an education that ensures social connectivity, self-efficacy, and post-secondary credentials with labor-market value.
Economic Vitality
We connect members of the community to employment, entrepreneurship, wealth creation, and economic advancement opportunities.
A Milestone to Celebrate and a Champion to Commemorate!
We are thrilled to share that we have officially moved into our new offices at the Beacon Site! This incredible milestone would not have been possible without the steadfast support of our partners and friends like you. Thank you for the many ways you have championed us and the development of the Beacon Site over the past 10+ years. Together, we have much to celebrate!
Recent News
Free Wills & Estates Clinic Returns September 26 – By Appointment Only
We are proud to continue our partnership with Legal Aid and Smith Law for the fourth Wills &Estates Clinic, taking place September 26 at Campbell University’s Wiggins School of Law on Hillsborough Street. To date, the clinics have helped at least 27 residents create wills and power of attorney documents-completely free of charge. Appointments are…
Bringing Small Business Together: RQRC SBA Hosts First Networking Event for Corridor Entrepreneurs
Our Rock Quarry Road Corridor Small Business Alliance (RQRC SBA) is excited to announce its first-ever networking event, created specifically for the small businesses located along the Rock Quarry Road corridor and surrounding areas. The event will be September 30 at Chavis Park. Participating small businesses will gather for a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate,…
Southeast Raleigh 4th Annual Home Preservation Volunteer Event Will Repair Homes, Help Build a New Home, & Beautify Southeast Raleigh
On Wednesday, September 24, Southeast Raleigh Promise will join with Wells Fargo and Habitat for Humanity for the 4th Annual Southeast Raleigh Home (& Parks) Preservation Volunteer Event. Partners for Environment Justice and the City of Raleigh also are partners in this year’s event. This daylong event is hands-on, bringing together more than 100 volunteers…
Neighbors Win Historic Property Tax Justice in Southeast Raleigh
In June, Wake County took an unprecedented step: reducing the tax values of 600 longtime neighbor properties across six historically Black neighborhoods—just one year after a countywide revaluation. This outcome did not happen on its own. It was the direct result of community organizing through the Wake County Property Tax Justice working group, led by…
Beacon Ridge Residents Show Up Big To Shape a Stronger Community
On Wednesday, we held not only one, but two well-attended resident meetings at Beacon Ridge Apartments, located on our Beacon Site campus off Rock Quarry Road. Hosted by Southeast Raleigh Promise in partnership with DHIC and Community Management Corporation, both the early afternoon and evening sessions were near Standing Room Only! Our Resident Services Coordinator,…
CEO Yvette Holmes Named ‘10 To Watch’ by United Way
We congratulate our CEO Yvette Holmes on being selected for the 2025 “10 to Watch” cohort by United Way of the Greater Triangle! Under Yvette’s thought-driven, community-centered leadership, Southeast Raleigh Promise continues to uplift residents along Southeast Raleigh’s Rock Quarry Road corridor. Her work alongside neighbors, partners, and funders toward strategic, equitable solutions propels the…
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