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Oct 3, 20221 min read
Life doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful
Home repairs are expensive especially when you are on a fixed income. WARM provides repairs for free to those in-need.


Aug 12, 20221 min read
A New Beginning
Dawn moved to North Carolina to start her life over after losing her daughter and husband in a car accident. She bought a home, but has...

Jul 12, 20221 min read
Independence for more Homeowners
Willie served in the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division completing 83 jumps, including four during combat in Korea and Vietnam. After he...


Jun 16, 20221 min read
Mr. Atlee Comes Home
Mr. Atlee is in his 70’s and about 17 years ago returned to live in the home he grew up in. Mr. Atlee’s house tells the story of life...


May 18, 20221 min read
The Pets of WARM
May is National Pet Month and WARM employees LOVE their pets. Did you know our Chief Morale Officer, Amber, is a canine? WARM is a...


May 11, 20221 min read
Renewed Hope in Onslow County
Mr. Russell has lived in his home for 15 years and has no mortgage. He’s disabled due to a work-related injury and has difficulty walking...


May 10, 20221 min read
WARM's Executive Director Wins Leaders in Service Award
The Wilmington Rotary Club announced the very first Leaders in Service Awards and WARM’s Executive Director, JC Lyle, became one of the...


May 3, 20221 min read
10 Tips for a Safer Home
1) Install at least one smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside of each sleeping room area and on each level of a multi-level building....

Apr 24, 20222 min read
WARM Gala Returns to Take Guests Around the World
Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry (WARM) is celebrating 2022 with Around the World: WARM Gala on Friday, June 10th.


Apr 14, 20221 min read
Veteran Helping Veteran
John is a U.S. Army veteran and has lived in his mobile home for 25 years. He worked hard remodeling it over the years to make the space...


Apr 6, 20222 min read
WARM Board President-elect Mandy Mattox Honored with Humanitarian Award
The Wilmington REALTORS Foundation has awarded Mandy Mattox, WARM Board President-elect, with the John Pierson Humanitarian Award.


Mar 30, 20222 min read
Whether you Call it Giving Back or Paying it Forward, Volunteers say Serving Others is Rewarding
Volunteers are critical to fulfilling WARM's mission. Volunteers complete urgent, safety and health-related repairs for low-income neighbors

Mar 21, 20221 min read
WARM is Taking you Around the World!
Get ready to explore the tastes, sights, and sounds of the world as we transform the Wilmington Convention Center for the WARM Gala! Mark...

Mar 8, 20221 min read
Celebrating International Women's Day
When you think of a male dominated industry, does construction come to mind? While the majority of employees working for WARM are female,...


Feb 17, 20221 min read
Sinking Floors and Unfinished Projects
Jerry, a 71-year-old Navy veteran, shares his home with his 51-year-old niece. She is an Army veteran who suffers from disabling PTSD....


Feb 2, 20223 min read
Are we ready for the endowment?
by JC Lyle, MBA, Executive Director All eyes are on the New Hanover Community Endowment, created by the sale of New Hanover Regional...


Jan 31, 20221 min read
Turning Overwhelming Anxiety into Overwhelming Joy
Entering her home caused overwhelming anxiety... After discovering cracks in her ceiling and gaps between the ceiling and the walls, Ms....

Jan 20, 20221 min read
WARM Welcomes New Director of Communications
Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry (WARM) has hired Suzanne Jalot as Director of Communications


Jan 11, 20222 min read
The Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Inspires WARM volunteer during 6th annual MLK Day of Hope
WARM is mobilizing volunteers to make urgent, safety and health-related repairs and accessibility upgrades for low-income homeowners.
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