Pieces of a Dream Foundation (POD Foundation) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to community development, housing stability, and access to information.
Raleigh Rebuild is a public-interest education initiative operated by Pieces of a Dream Foundation.
Weekly briefings, research, and community insights — designed for residents, officials, media, and organizations
This platform hosts ongoing public education workshops focused on housing, community development, economic opportunity, financial stability, and entrepreneurship in Raleigh.
These sessions are designed to support informed understanding and practical awareness across key areas affecting residents and organizations.
Scheduled public education sessions open to community members, organizations, and stakeholders.
An introductory session exploring housing affordability challenges, market dynamics, and community impacts across Raleigh neighborhoods.
Community members, local organization staff, and anyone seeking foundational understanding of housing affordability.
Raleigh Community Center, Downtown Raleigh | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A practical session covering financial literacy fundamentals, credit building strategies, and long-term financial planning approaches.
Residents seeking to understand credit building, savings strategies, and financial planning basics.
Virtual Session (Zoom) | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
An exploratory session examining workforce dynamics, employment opportunities, and economic mobility pathways available to Raleigh residents.
Job seekers, career changers, and community organizations supporting workforce development.
Raleigh Library, Northeast Branch | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
A practical session for entrepreneurs and small business owners exploring local resources, networks, and support systems.
Aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and contractors seeking to understand local support systems.
Virtual Session (Zoom) | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Summary recordings and key highlights from previous public education sessions.
An introductory session establishing foundational understanding of housing stability concepts and their community importance.
An exploratory session examining how communities change over time and the factors influencing neighborhood development.
A research-informed session exploring economic mobility concepts and their practical implications for Raleigh residents.
Sessions have drawn consistent participation from community members across diverse backgrounds and neighborhoods.
Each session includes dedicated time for participant questions and community input on local issues.
Participants have opportunities to connect with community organizations and resources relevant to their interests.
These workshops contribute to ongoing community awareness and support conversations around housing, economic opportunity, financial growth, and entrepreneurship across Raleigh.
Sessions are designed to be accessible to residents regardless of prior knowledge or background.
Content is grounded in local context and tailored to address issues specific to Raleigh communities.
Sessions create opportunities for residents to connect with resources, organizations, and each other.
Register your interest in upcoming workshops or express interest in attending, hosting, or coordinating sessions.
This platform supports ongoing public education and community engagement as part of its mission to provide civic intelligence and resource coordination across Raleigh.