Making Homeownership Possible

Musu Clemens, former president of the Lakewood Park Neighborhood Association, tells her story as a community leader focused on inclusivity and connection.

For Fernandez, it’s all about persistence and patience—whether pushing for stop signs, advocating for schools, or bringing neighborhoods together.

Rajeev Tiwari, a 2022 graduate of Duke Divinity School with a Master of Divinity, combines advocacy, compassion, and community-building to secure permanent housing for refugees in the Durham area. (Duke Divinity School)...