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  • Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours

    Sanderford Road Community Center 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC

    The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more. Drop-in hours will be held June - August at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Saturday, Aug. 22 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sanderford Community Center; 2623 Sanderford Rd. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

  • 2026 Affordable Housing Forum

    Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC

    Raleigh is growing fast. As the population grows and development gets costlier, rents and home prices are rising. The City of Raleigh is committed to tackling housing affordability challenges to ensure every Raleigh resident has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home – but we can’t do it alone. Event Details:  Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 1-5 p.m. Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27601 Registration is opening on June 8. 

  • Registering as a City Vendor Info Session (Virtual)

    Virtual Meeting

    Event Details Date: September 15  Time: 3 p.m. This quarterly, virtual info session will provide a comprehensive overview of the City of Raleigh’s BEOP program and detailed guidance on registering as a City Vendor. Key topics include enhancing business visibility, completing an online directory, receiving bid notifications, and exploring business development opportunities. The COR BEOP program has successfully hosted these events, both in-person and virtually, for several years. To register, visit the event page.

  • Raleigh Regional Assn of Realtors Raleigh Rising Town Hall “Who Can’t Afford Raleigh”

    Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    I'm pleased to share that the Raleigh Rising consumer advocacy website officially launched on August 1, 2026: www.raleighrising.org. The site includes our latest housing affordability data for Wake County's workforce and families, income-to-rent ratio details, educational resources on rezoning and housing terminology, and the results of our recent housing survey of 500 Wake County residents. You can also register on the website for our upcoming town hall.  Details listed below: Date: Thursday, September 17 Location: Chavis Park Reception Hall Time: Doors open at 5:00 p.m. | The program runs 5:30–7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public Please note, the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR)'s Raleigh Rising consumer advocacy campaign, is built to bring everyday residents into the housing conversation. This first event offers an honest look at housing affordability in Wake County. My name is Monica Mimms, and I am the Director of Member & Community Relations at the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR). I lead our community outreach and assist our Government Affairs Director, Danielle Ploud, in advocacy partnerships across Wake and Harnett Counties. We are excited to introduce RRAR's new consumer advocacy campaign, Raleigh Rising. This campaign aims to bring everyday residents into the housing […]

  • Community Cares Collaborative Meeting

    Dix Park Chapel 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

    Join our next meeting! The Community Cares Collaborative meets: Every other month on Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603 Lunch provided Guest speakers, roundtable discussions, capacity-building activities Free to participate Members are encouraged to share updates, engage in group learning, and explore ways to collaborate. Regular communication helps keep all partners informed and connected. Register here 

  • ONE Wake Candidates and Elected Officials Assembly on Affordable Housing

    Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh

    ONE Wake Candidates and Elected Officials Assembly being held on September 19, 2026 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm at  Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613. More than 1,200 ONE Wake leaders from across Wake County will be in attendance. During the assembly, they will publicly present their affordable housing plan and share their vision for ensuring that working families, teachers, first responders, seniors, and other residents can continue to afford to live in the communities they serve. The goal is to explore practical ways that ONE Wake and the elected officials of Wake county can work together to expand affordable housing and strengthen Wake county.

  • Engage Raleigh: Community and Neighborhood Expo 2026

    McKimmon Center NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Engage Raleigh Community and Neighborhood Expo is a FREE event that aims to connect residents, neighborhoods, community groups, and local government. Our theme this year is "Community in a Digital Age"  Join us to learn why community engagement matters, and how you can make a difference. Explore exciting ways to participate in local decision-making in your community.   Register to attend today! Want to showcase your organization as an exhibitor? Applications are now open!  Date: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: McKimmon Center  1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606