SpiritHouse Inc.
Civic and Social OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
SpiritHouse Inc. is a Durham, North Carolina–based civic and social organization led by Black women and centered on Black family and community life. The group describes itself as an intergenerational collective of low-wealth mothers, students, workers, and family members that uses cultural practices, skills, knowledge, collective healing, and visioning to support transformative change. Operating within the civic and social sector, it aims to engage residents in community-driven initiatives and organizing efforts focused on empowerment and social equity. The organization collaborates on projects that connect cultural arts with community organizing, and a notable recent development involves a partnership to help residents in East Durham envision safe shared streets. SpiritHouse emphasizes its roots in Durham and its role in addressing local disparities while drawing on a broad base of community members.