ABOUT COMMON SAINTS

Common Saints exists to protect communities by restoring waterways, reducing flood risk, and strengthening the resilience of families across North Carolina and beyond. We believe that while we cannot control the storms that come our way, we can control how we prepare, how we respond, and how we steward the land we’ve been entrusted with.

Through debris removal, streambank stabilization, watershed restoration, and disaster-prevention initiatives, Common Saints is committed to doing the unseen but essential work that keeps neighborhoods safe.

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MEET OUR PRESIDENT — STEVEN HALL

Steven Hall’s story begins in Hood Swamp, North Carolina, a close-knit rural community shaped by hard work, faith, and a deep respect for the land. When Steven was a young boy, a powerful hurricane swept through Hood Swamp — ripping the roof off his family’s home, flooding the community, and leaving devastation in its wake.

But what stands out most from that moment wasn’t the destruction — it was the response. Steven and his family joined their neighbors to help rescue others, wading through rising waters and doing whatever they could to serve those around them.

That experience stirred something permanent in Steven.

“Since that day, I’ve been devoted to protecting my community from ever experiencing something like that again. We can’t control the storms, but we can control how prepared we are and how well we steward what we’ve been given.”
— Steven Hall

That conviction became the foundation of Common Saints. Steven’s leadership is guided by the belief that protecting families is not just a responsibility — it’s an honor. His commitment to community resilience, practical stewardship, and proactive disaster prevention drives every initiative the organization takes on.

Today, Steven leads Common Saints with humility and purpose, striving to ensure that no family stands alone in the face of flooding or natural disaster. Under his direction, the organization is rapidly becoming a leader in waterway restoration and community protection across the region.

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OUR VISION

We envision a future where:

• Waterways are clean, stable, and flowing safely.

• Flooding no longer devastates neighborhoods.

• Communities are equipped and empowered to protect themselves.

• Stewardship becomes a shared responsibility.

Through partnerships, volunteers, science-based restoration, and a heart for service, Common Saints is building safer communities — one waterway at a time.