Wilmington Housing Authority

09/01/2026

🏆 Gold Sponsor Spotlight! 🏆

We are proud to recognize Powertemp Services Inc. as a Gold Sponsor of the Strides for WHA 5K!

Thank you for your generous support and commitment to helping make this event possible. Your partnership helps WHA create opportunities and make a lasting difference in our community.

Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Long Leaf Park and help us make every stride count!

Thank you, Powertemp Services Inc., for supporting Strides for WHA!
Donate/Register for Strides for WHA - https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Wilmington/StridesForWHA

09/01/2026

Attention Creekwood Residents!

The Creekwood playground will be closed September 2–14 as we prepare for an exciting new playspace build!

Thank you for your patience as we work to create a new space for Creekwood children and families. Better play is coming!

08/31/2026

A Big Thank You to On Thyme Restaurant!

We are so grateful to On Thyme Restaurant for donating raffle prizes for the incredible volunteers helping build a new playspace at Creekwood South!

This special project is bringing together approximately 150 volunteers from our communities, Blue Cross NC, and KABOOM! to create a new place for children and families to play, connect, and thrive.

Community support makes projects like this possible, and On Thyme is helping us show our volunteers just how much their time and hard work are appreciated.

Thank you, On Thyme Restaurant, for investing in our volunteers and in the Creekwood South community. We appreciate you being part of this build!

Together, we are building more than a playground. We are building community.

Sign up to volunteer:
https://volunteer.kaboom.org/opportunity/a7XPK0000001gzh2AA/help-build-a-new-playspace-at-creekwood-south

08/31/2026

We’re teaming up with KABOOM! and Blue Cross NC to help end playspace inequity, creating a new place for kids to play that reflects Creekwood’s unique needs and aspirations, and gives every kids the opportunity to experience the joys of childhood.

Want to join in? Register for a volunteer slot here: https://volunteer.kaboom.org/opportunity/a7XPK0000001gzh2AA/help-build-a-new-playspace-at-creekwood-south?fbclid=IwY2xjawUChWVwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXNTZDJDOWlQanYwbm5YZFdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEev9h7wcIVf7Ub5kF0hsxE0jDU5i21C9nJwgmPytSKfGZ79CTbUU74I_NP_3I_aem_Qu9c1BcvtoJFcNzrPUrC8w

A total of approximately 150 volunteers from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, The Wilmington Housing Authority, and KABOOM! Work is available for volunteers of all levels of skill and ability. **Please note - All youth under the legal working age for this state will be welcome to partic...

08/27/2026

📣Join us this afternoon for a Town Hall Meeting where you can learn more about Creekwood's new playground!

Come listen and get involved.
Sign up to join us September 8-10th for the playground build.
Secure your volunteer spot here -- https://volunteer.kaboom.org/opportunity/a7XPK0000001gzh2AA/help-build-a-new-playspace-at-creekwood-south

08/27/2026

💙🛝 Thank You, Target! 🛝💙

A huge THANK YOU to Target Store Wilmington for generously donating water to help keep our volunteers hydrated during our playground build! 🙌🏽💦

Your support helps make this community project possible, and we truly appreciate you showing up for our community in such a meaningful way.

Thank you, Target, for helping us build something special together! ❤️

Click here to secure your volunteer spot! https://volunteer.kaboom.org/opportunity/a7XPK0000001gzh2AA/help-build-a-new-playspace-at-creekwood-south?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT9Zf1wZG9mAWZkaWQWUNR5EkUAeFyLbXI2j0MtxqAk0xJoPGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5qyGlAdQqUI2zSUqO1a9lvG77pwGCOzUZ4dn929ihlFp1p5fVL6CBOHhSyBQ_aem_OLZfGeHDiraG1BOJ02GGPA

08/26/2026

Willowdale Farms - FREE vegetable giveaway market at Creekwood Community Center Wednesday August 26, 2026 at 2:00pm while vegetables last

Cabbage, beets, yellow quash, green bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, zucchini, okra, possibly herbs

On Friday August 28th, at the Michael Jordan Clinic on Princess Place Drive, 9:30-11:30am FREE Harbor Farms PopUp free market includes Willowdale Farm vegetables.

On Saturday August 29 Last FREE Sunflower Seed Harvesting for youth 10:30am to noon. Take home sunflower seeds to grow or feed the birds.

08/25/2026

🏡 4 Bedroom Waitlist Still Open at Creekwood South!

The Wilmington Housing Authority is still accepting applications for the 4 bedroom waitlist at Creekwood South, with possible move in as soon as the next 60 days. Employment is preferred but not required.

📍 Apply in person:
1524 S. 16th Street
⏰ 8:00 AM–5:25 PM

Check comments for other sites accepting applications.

From strengthening our services to preparing homes and bringing our community together, we are focused on moving forward and creating positive change.

Now, we invite you to be part of that change.

If you or someone you know is looking for a 4 bedroom home, come apply and take the next step toward becoming part of the WHA community.

We’re progressing. We’re evolving. And we’re moving forward together. 💙💚

08/24/2026

Join us for the CORS Committee meeting, August 25th at 3PM at Vesta Village (Gufford Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403) Share your voice, learn about community resources, and stay connected Transportation available. Call 910-341-7700 ext. 224.

08/23/2026

🛝 HELP US BUILD A NEW PLAYGROUND AT CREEKWOOD SOUTH! 🛝

We’re excited to announce a new playground build coming to Creekwood South! 🎉 Join us as we work together to create a fun, safe, and welcoming playspace for our community. 💙

📅 September 8–10, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM–4:00 PM each day
📍714 Emory St., Wilmington, NC 28405

🙌 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED EACH DAY!
Whether you can help for one day or all four, we would love to have you there! Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and community members and let’s build something amazing together! 💪🏾

🔗 Register for a volunteer day:

https://volunteer.kaboom.org/opportunity/a7XPK0000001gzh2AA/help-build-a-new-playspace-at-creekwood-south

Let’s come together and build a place where our children can PLAY, GROW, and CREATE MEMORIES! 💙🛝