They showed up in boots and sneakers, in jeans and button-downs, with sleeves rolled up—not because someone told them to, but because they wanted to. This morning, a team from Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. visited Peacehaven. They joined us for RISE, they participated in Fiber Arts, and helped prepare the ground for a butterfly garden that’s not quite here yet—but coming. Here’s what you need to know about these folks: they believe in more than just building homes. They believe in opening doors to a better life. That’s their language. And today, it wasn’t just words. It looked like laughter with Core Members. It looked like dirt under fingernails. It looked like showing up fully, with no fanfare, just presence. We’ll remember that. Long after the butterfly garden is blooming, we’ll remember the people who helped make it possible. Quietly. Kindly. Together. Thanks for being part of the story, Vanderbilt Mortgage. Come back anytime. #PeacehavenNC #StoriesThatStick #BelongingTakesWork #ButterfliesComing #VanderbiltMortgage #BetterTogether (fb)

At Peacehaven, we see things through—whether it’s a season, a story, or a skein of wool. Last week, our incredible Core Members and Team helped card wool at the farm, transforming raw fleece into soft, fluffy batts. Then, with hearts full and hands busy, our volunteer crew gathered with Ann Wren, our amazing Fiber Arts guru, to keep the process going. And just as the creativity was flowing… the power went out. But with lanterns, laughter, and lots of teamwork, the work carried on—because at Peacehaven, the thread that binds us is stronger than any outage. (fb)