CAHEC Staff Contribute Over 800 Volunteer Hours to Community Organizations in 2025
CAHEC's significant volunteer efforts demonstrate how corporate community engagement strengthens local nonprofits while fostering team cohesion and supporting vulnerable populations through food assistance, financial literacy, and specialized services.
CAHEC staff have collectively contributed more than 800 hours of volunteer service to community organizations in 2025 through their Team Outreach program, which has been a cornerstone of the organization's community development mission for nearly a decade. This substantial commitment reflects the company's dedication to creating positive change beyond its core affordable housing operations.
The volunteer efforts span multiple critical service areas, with staff regularly assisting at The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, which provides daily nourishment, disaster supplies, and educational programming to families in need. Another frequent partner is North Raleigh Ministries, where CAHEC volunteers support financial literacy and food assistance programs for community members facing crises.
Additional organizations benefiting from CAHEC's volunteer program include Dress for Success of the Triangle, which empowers women toward economic independence through support networks and resources, and Made4Me, creating personalized adaptations from industrial cardboard for children with special needs at no cost to families. Staff also volunteer with NC Senior Games and The Flower Shuttle, which recycles flowers for individuals living with sickness, terminal illness, poverty, and disabilities who might not otherwise receive them.
This year, CAHEC staff expanded their outreach by writing notes for Amy's Ray of Sunshine, a local nonprofit that sends cards to patients undergoing bone marrow transplants. According to Community Relations Manager Stefanie Lee, "Volunteerism is an important part of who we are as an organization. By giving our time to support other nonprofits in our community, we not only strengthen the neighborhoods we serve, but also strengthen ourselves as a team."
The Team Outreach program requires each CAHEC staff member to volunteer 22 hours annually at local organizations, creating meaningful connections outside daily work roles while making tangible impacts in the community. This approach demonstrates how corporate social responsibility initiatives can simultaneously support vulnerable populations, strengthen community infrastructure, and enhance employee engagement and team cohesion within the organization itself.