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Black History Month: Continuing a Legacy
As we celebrate Black History Month, we are reminded of the rich history that Southeast Raleigh holds and the contributions and sacrifices made by ordinary citizens who have impacted our community locally and statewide. One of those leaders is the late Senator Vernon...
From Our CEO: Activating the Promise of Southeast Raleigh – Moments of Connection
I am happy to share that I am settling into my new role as CEO of Southeast Raleigh Promise. My first 90 days have been filled with warm and enthusiastic reception and opportunities for many thoughtful conversations about the future of Southeast Raleigh. The future is...
N&O Article: To keep Raleigh’s housing more affordable, make housing more abundant
BY NED BARNETT UPDATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 Photo Credit: Looking east on East Jones Street shows new and old homes on Hill Street in Raleigh, N.C. Photographed Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. ehyman@newsobserver.com With the Triangle’s housing costs continuing to rise,...
Community members in Southeast Raleigh find creative solutions to combat food deserts
North Carolina Public Radio | By Kamaya Truitt, Charlie Shelton-Ormond At the corner of Fayetteville Street and Levister Court in Southeast Raleigh sits a modest single-story building with beige aluminum siding that has been in Jessica Peacock’s family for decades....
Yvette Holmes Joins Southeast Raleigh Promise as CEO
Southeast Raleigh resident brings more than 30 years of non-profit leadership experience RALEIGH, NC (July 15, 2021) – Today, Southeast Raleigh Promise (SERP) announced that it has named Yvette Holmes as its new CEO, effective August 1, 2021. Holmes, a proven...
Two United Way- Funded Organizations are Partnering to Offer Arts Programming to Southeast Raleigh Students.
By: United Way of the Greater Triangle Raleigh was named one of the top 10 cities in the world for quality of life last month and residents could easily point to the many amenities, low unemployment rate, or nationally award-winning magnet schools for proof. What’s...