thanks for coming to celebrate together!
Our annual House Party is a celebration of our amazing supporters! Enjoy appetizers and drinks at this intimate event and connect with Habitat staff and others in our community who support affordable homeownership.
House Party details
This year, the event was held in our warehouse, across from our main office, which will soon be replaced with a multi-unit building that 27 families will call home! Guests toured the first Pleasant Hills home, our largest development yet.
2025 Hope Award- Mayflower Congregational Church
2025 Habitat Kent Awards
Recognizing those who have had an incredible impact on our community through their partnership with Habitat Kent.
Opportunity Award: LMCU
Honoring a partner that furthers Habitat’s mission through collaboration, innovation, connections, and opportunities for community growth. They encourage us to aim higher, reach for new possibilities, and explore new ideas for growth.
Pictured: Matt Cook
Stability Award: Chris Jacques
Honoring a long-term supporter with roots in our past and a vision for the future. Their consistent partnership has helped build a strong foundation, empowering us to advance our impact in the community.
Hope Award: Mayflower Congregational Church
Honoring those who exemplify hope and inspire others in our community through their passion for affordable housing, care for the community, and faith in a better future.
Pictured: Reverand Ruth Bell Olsson
Past Awardees
2024
Left to right: John & Micki Benz, Marcus Jackson, Fifth Third Bank, and Fred Mellema, The DECC Company
Hope Award - John and Micki Benz
Stability Award - Fifth Third Bank
Opportunity Award - The DECC Company
2023
Picture 1: Habitat Kent Founders - Alistair Brown, George Heartwell, Bev Thiel (current CEO), Betty Zylstra, Dave Jacobs, Jonathan Bradford. Picture 2: LuAnn & Brian Van Haren. Picture 3: Mike Yates & Sonali Allen, Mercantile Bank.
Hope Award - Habitat Kent Founders
Stability Award - Van Haren Electric
Opportunity Award - Mercantile Bank
2022
Left to right: Dan Molhoek, Rita Kirkwood, Aaron Jonker, Wolverine Building Group, and Bev Thiel, Habitat Kent
Hope Award - Jack and Rita Kirkwood
Stability Award - Dan Molhoek
Opportunity Award - Wolverine Building Group
2021
Left to right: the late Ken Betz & Pat Brewer, Bev Thiel, Habitat Kent, Fr. Sudlik, Patti & Karl Betz, and Dean Noble
Hope Award - Fr. Leonard Sudlik, St. Roberts of Newminster Parish
Stability Award - The Betz Family
Opportunity Award - Dean Noble, COO of Gordon Food Service
