If you ever wanted to meet Roy Williams, now is your chance.
The former UNC basketball coach, who led the Tar Heels to three national titles, will be the featured guest at a lunch and fundraiser for Fayetteville Area Habitat For Humanity, a nonprofit that helps low and moderate-income folks build and own their first homes.
“Homecourt: A Conversation with Coach Roy Williams” is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, at Felton J. Capel Arena on the campus of Fayetteville State University. The event is co-sponsored by Fayetteville Habitat and the FSU Athletic Department.
The retired coach will “share insights on the powerful connection between sports and community development, with a focus on the crucial issue of homeownership,” said Rebecca Wolf, marketing director for Fayetteville Habitat, in a statement.
She said Habitat believes Williams’ perspective would lead to action in the community and support for its programs, which include the Critical Home Repairs program; Homeownership program; Trade Days for school students; and an upcoming construction camp for students 16 and over who are interested in trades.
Brandon Price, CEO of Fayetteville Habitat, said the legendary coach would take part in a Q&A after lunch.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, as are tables of eight for $2,500 and single tickets for $125.
The money will go toward programs for Habitat, a regional nonprofit.
The organization’s most visible venture is the raising of new homes through the “sweat equity” of future homeowners working alongside Habitat staff and volunteers.
We see that visibility in neat, colorful neighborhoods like the one off of Bunce Road in west Fayetteville.
