We recently had the opportunity to speak with Sarah Walker, a resident living at Mingo Village Apartments in Knightdale, NC. Sarah is a single mom who is currently working two jobs while also going to school to become a CPA. Recently, she received her associates degree and completed her two-year Accounting and Finance degree. Her next goal is working towards her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, with hopes of becoming a forensic accountant and owning her own company one day.

To help with her post-secondary educational costs, Sarah applied for and received a $3,500 NAHMA Educational Foundation scholarship. This opportunity is offered to all residents living in CAHEC-sponsored properties, and we’re hopeful she will continue applying to help her reach her educational goals. “Receiving the scholarship meant that I didn’t have to put my education on a credit card and get further into debt,” Sarah shared. “Going back to school at this point in my life is showing my children the importance of education – I want them to know that hard work pays off and that their life doesn’t have to be this hard.”

While Sarah is certain of her path now, there was a time when life was throwing curveballs at her, and she wondered if she would make it. “My kids and I lived with my mom after I ended my marriage, it was a chance for me to start over and become more independent,” Sarah explained. “Finding a place to call home was my main priority, and that’s when I found Mingo Village. I did not have very much income, but I wanted to feel like an adult again. I appreciate having a safe, affordable place to call home. A place where I can build the life I want for my family.”



Thank you for sharing your story with us, Sarah! We’re excited to follow your journey and wish you nothing but success!

Last month, we had the honor of attending the grand opening celebration of Davis Park Station, a development that will provide 73 units of affordable housing to families in Lexington, KY.

Developed by AU Associates, Davis Park Station will offer one, two, and three-bedroom units, with washer/dryer hookups and energy star appliances. This development will also include the City of Lexington's Workforce Training Center, which will provide workforce training for residents and the community. We look forward to following the success of this collaborative effort and know the residents will enjoy living in this amazing new space!

Congratulations to the following properties on achieving 100% occupancy:

Eastport II at the Park - Beaufort, NC

The Manor at Union Crossing - Gastonia, NC