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The stories that keep us going

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The stories that keep us going

Seeking to put God’s love into action…

March 1, 2023/in 40th Anniversary Stories, Habitat Kent News/by shotchkiss

…Habitat for Humanity of Kent County brings people together, to build homes, communities, and hope.  Our mission statement, constructed of three simple phrases, economically expresses the “why,” the “how,” and […]

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Turning a House into a Home: Linda’s Story

January 5, 2023/in 40th Anniversary Stories, Habitat Kent News, Homeowner Stories/by shotchkiss

Linda first applied for a Habitat Kent house in December 2019. She was approved but had to wait for a home to become available. She was finally offered and accepted […]

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“A Safe Place to Call Our Own”

December 15, 2022/in 40th Anniversary Stories, Habitat Kent News, Homeowner Stories/by shotchkiss

Tory’s relationship with Habitat for Humanity began very early on in her life. Riding on the bus to and from school, she would see the signs outside of Habitat Kent […]

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Work with a Purpose : Celebrating Bill and his 21 Years of Service!

December 13, 2022/in 40th Anniversary Stories, Habitat Kent News/by shotchkiss

Today we give a big shout-out celebrating Bill Moerdyk, currently the longest-serving member on Habitat Kent’s team. Throughout his 21 years of service, he has been led by a heart […]

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19 households become homeowners with your help: annual impact report 2022

November 18, 2022/in 40th Anniversary Stories, Community Partnerships, Habitat Kent News, Homeowner Stories/by shotchkiss

“The truth is, there are no words to fully express our gratitude.”  Those are the words of Bilsan, the 2021 Habitat Kent Homeowner of the Year.  Those words are tribute […]

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Quanette’s Homeownership Journey

September 27, 2022/in 40th Anniversary Stories, Habitat Kent News, Homeowner Stories/by shotchkiss

Quanette’s journey to Habitat Kent began when she was informed that her apartment was being sold and that she would have to move out. With Grand Rapids area rents so […]

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How Inadequate Housing Impacts a Child’s Upbringing

August 23, 2022/in Habitat Kent News/by shotchkiss
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Our Carbon Footprint Initiative: A Home of Hope for the Future

June 22, 2022/in 40th Anniversary Stories, Habitat Kent News/by shotchkiss
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Building Leaders and Community in Roosevelt Park

June 22, 2022/in Community Partnerships, Habitat Kent News/by shotchkiss

Throughout May and June of 2022, we partnered with Dwelling Place to host Building Leaders, Building Communities (BLBC) in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood. This program seeks to bring neighbors together to learn […]

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Greg McCormick joins Habitat Kent’s Board of Directors

February 10, 2022/in Habitat Kent News, Uncategorized/by shotchkiss

We are honored to welcome Greg McCormick to our Board of Directors. Now retired, Greg brings a wealth of knowledge from his background at Perrigo as SVP – Self Care Marketing, Insights and Analytics. […]

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We welcome Fiona Brennan Shea, Jess Eglinton and Jade Johnson!

January 28, 2022/in Habitat Kent News, Uncategorized/by shotchkiss

We recently welcomed three new faces to our Habitat team: Fiona Brennan Shea, Development Specialist, Jess Eglinton, Donor Relations Specialist, and Jade Johnson. They bring with them a wide breadth […]

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Jesenia Joins the Habitat Team as Community Engagement Coordinator

January 5, 2022/in Habitat Kent News/by shotchkiss
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Meet Jillianne Carrasco, our newest team member!

December 7, 2021/in Habitat Kent News, Uncategorized/by shotchkiss

In November, Jillianne Carrasco joined Habitat Kent as our newest Homeowner Services Specialist! Jillianne has experience as a FEMA Corps Member, Intern at the U.S. Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia […]

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Welcome Yolanda Ross, MBA, our new Human Resources Generalist

November 17, 2021/in Habitat Kent News, Uncategorized/by shotchkiss

Help us welcome Yolanda Ross! Yolanda joins Habitat for Humanity of Kent County as the Human Resources Generalist.  She brings a wealth of experience with her including an MBA from […]

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hope + opportunity = stability: annual impact report 2021

November 5, 2021/in Habitat Kent News, Uncategorized/by shotchkiss

“Hope and opportunity are the essence of Habitat Kent. Although we faced many challenges this past year, our commitment to our mission carried us through to achieve great outcomes in […]

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Ask the Expert: How to Prepare Your Home For Fall

September 10, 2021/in Ask the Expert, Habitat Kent News/by shotchkiss
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Introducing Abby Langenberg, Habitat Kent’s New Construction & Warehouse Director

August 31, 2021/in Habitat Kent News/by shotchkiss

This summer we added a new position to our team and are excited to welcome our Construction and Warehouse Director, Abby Langenberg!  Abby has a diverse construction background and was […]

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Meet Our New Homeowner Services Specialist

August 19, 2021/in Habitat Kent News, Uncategorized/by shotchkiss

Michelle MacNall joined Habitat Kent earlier this summer as a Homeowner Services Specialist. She brings 12 years of experience from the Habitat affiliate in Baton Rouge, LA where she began […]

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Ask the Expert: How to Upgrade Curb Appeal On a Budget

May 17, 2021/in Ask the Expert, Habitat Kent News/by shotchkiss

In our first installment of “Ask the Expert,” Tom Poll, Habitat Kent’s Warehouse Supervisor, shares affordable, easy-to-do tips and tricks to upgrade the look and feel of your home.   […]

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Homeowner Newsletter June 2021

May 17, 2021/in Habitat Kent News/by shotchkiss

Inside: Homeowner Story: Karen’s most influential woman in her life; 2020 Homeowner of the Year; Ask the Expert; Things to do this summer for the whole family; and more! June […]

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March 2021 Habitat Happenings

March 16, 2021/in Habitat Kent News/by shotchkiss

In this issue: Innovative Housing Solutions; Material Recover Services for your Home Remodel; Home for the Holidays Review; and more! Habitat Kent Happenings, March 2021

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Homeowner Newsletter March 2021

February 26, 2021/in Habitat Kent News, Homeowner Stories/by shotchkiss

Inside: Homeowner Story: Wendy’s Poem Brings Warm Memories, Advice for Selling or Home, Pet Pantry and more. March 2021 Homeowner Services Newsletter

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Habitat Kent Happenings: December 2020

December 10, 2020/in Habitat Kent News/by shotchkiss

What to do when a pandemic keeps you from having home dedication celebrations? Hold a car parade! We celebrated 17 families who are now Habitat Kent homeowners in the Roosevelt […]

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stronger together: annual impact report

September 15, 2020/in Habitat Kent News, Uncategorized/by shotchkiss

“You guys are family to us because you’re helping us every step of the way. Habitat is making sure that we fully understand budgeting, we understand everything about our mortgage […]

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Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing

July 9, 2020/in Habitat Kent News/by Kristin Rahn-Tiemeyer

Habitat for Humanity of Kent County and the Plaza Roosevelt are included as a case study in the new book Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing, published by Island Press. In […]

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Habitat Kent reopens South ReStore and resumes construction

June 8, 2020/in Habitat Kent News/by Maggie Edwards

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 8, 2020 — Habitat for Humanity of Kent County has reopened its South ReStore location at 5701 Division Ave S, Wyoming, MI 49548 and in the […]

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Habitat for Humanity, Consumers Energy Partner for Power of Home Campaign

May 22, 2020/in Community Partnerships, Habitat Kent News/by Maggie Edwards

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, May 20, 2020 — Habitat for Humanity of Michigan and Consumers Energy are partnering to provide financial support to Habitat affiliates that have been severely affected by […]

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Jawaan

March 2, 2020/in Homeowner Stories/by Maggie Edwards

This is the story of Jawaan and her family. When Jawaan applied to become a Habitat homeowner, she brought her faith in God, her favorite motto (“Teamwork makes the dream […]

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Mazarah & Sofia

March 2, 2020/in Community Partnerships, Homeowner Stories/by Maggie Edwards

This is the story of Mazarah and Sofia. In 2016, they came to Michigan with their three children as refugees after fleeing war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]

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Community Invests $9M in Affordable Housing with Habitat for Humanity

October 29, 2019/in Community Partnerships, Habitat Kent News/by Maggie Edwards

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, October 29, 2019 — Habitat for Humanity of Kent County is celebrating securing $9 million for its capital campaign to expand access to affordable housing in Grand […]

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Habitat Kent Welcomes Bev Thiel as New Executive Director

May 20, 2019/1 Comment/in Habitat Kent News/by Kristin Rahn-Tiemeyer

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, May 20, 2019 — Habitat for Humanity of Kent County has named experienced nonprofit leader Beverly Thiel as its new executive director. Thiel brings more than 25 […]

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New Beginnings

July 20, 2018/in Homeowner Stories, Veteran Program/by Luke Ferris

John was looking for a fresh start and a chance to live the life he always dreamed of. He was in a vulnerable living situation and unexpected health issues made […]

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Strong Futures

July 13, 2018/2 Comments/in Community Partnerships, Homeowner Stories/by Luke Ferris

In the past year, Dini and Mansura have been surprised how their house transformed from just a plot of land to the beautiful home it is today. Their home was built […]

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Confidence

June 28, 2018/in Homeowner Stories, Women Build/by Luke Ferris

Building a Habitat Kent home takes more than timber, cement, and vinyl. It takes a homebuyer willing to believe that they can accomplish more. Therese took on the challenge of […]

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GRPS Students Build Habitat Home

June 5, 2018/in Community Partnerships, Homeowner Stories/by Luke Ferris

While most students associate the end of the school year with studying for exams, cleaning out lockers, and longing for summer, a group of Grand Rapids Public Schools students were […]

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Encouragement

May 30, 2018/1 Comment/in Homeowner Stories/by Luke Ferris

The journey to Habitat homeownership takes encouragement and endurance, which ultimately leads to growth and stability. For Floridalma, her first encouragement came from her brother, who is a Habitat homeowner […]

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Transformation

March 19, 2018/in Catholic United Build, Homeowner Stories/by Luke Ferris
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Milestones

February 7, 2018/in Homeowner Stories/by Luke Ferris

Stability, community, and a strong foundation are realities of life for a majority of West Michigan families. But for Amadou and Housseinatou, these were once only dreams. The Hassanas emigrated […]

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Freedom

December 3, 2017/in Homeowner Stories/by CurlyHost

Bilsan, Norma, and their three boys Roadny (13), Rudy (10), Rony (9), are in awe of their new home. “We can live freer,” Bilsen said.

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Responsibility

October 9, 2017/in Homeowner Stories/by CurlyHost

Because of you, Maria and her two children are going to live in a safe, stable, and healthy home in the neighborhood they love. Maria and her family have been connected […]

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A Foundation For Family

October 3, 2017/in Homeowner Stories/by CurlyHost

Patrice raised her family to love and sacrifice for each other no matter the circumstances. So when she had the opportunity to fulfill her dream of homeownership through Habitat Kent, […]

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Stability

September 9, 2017/in Homeowner Stories, Veteran Program/by CurlyHost

Because of you, Iraq War Veteran Jonathan and his wife Lindsay now own a safe, stable, and affordable home. This fall, Jonathan, Lindsay and their children Josh (7) and Karolyne (2) celebrated the […]

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    425 Pleasant St. SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    (616) 774-2431

  • Main Office Hours:

    Monday – Thursday: 10am – 2pm*

    *Visits at all other times are by appointment only.

  • ReStore South: Division

    5701 Division Ave S
    Wyoming, MI 49548
    (616) 531-4591

  • ReStore North: Alpine

    5920 Alpine Ave NW
    Comstock Park, MI 49321
    (616) 647-9292

  • ReStore Hours:

    Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • ReStore Donation Drop-Off Hours:

    **PLEASE NOTE: DONATION HOURS CURRENTLY VARY DUE TO STAFFING

    Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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  • Mercantile Bank, Staci Nichols
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  • Mortgage 1, Dan Grzywacz , or
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  • Habitat for Humanity of Kent County provides a variety of volunteer opportunities which can vary depending on the group size, age restrictions, season and general availability. Construction opportunities are full day commitments. Should you prefer a partial day activity or volunteers to work in shifts you will be scheduled for specific tasks or in one of our 3 ReStore locations.
  • Age restrictions apply to certain projects and will be enforced. Most tasks require volunteers to be at least 16 years old. Specific jobs may allow other ages. These restrictions will be indicated by a member of the volunteer services department when a date is offered.
  • Please acknowledge that you understand groups may not be confirmed until 30-60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE AGREED UPON by our volunteer services department. Due to the volume of requests for volunteer opportunities, we will ask that you agree/disagree to the date we offer within a week’s time (unless otherwise noted in our email). This ensures we can look for an alternative date if necessary and place you within a timely fashion.
  • After the completed form is submitted expect to be contacted by a member of our volunteer services department within one week.