We’re proud to partner with multiple schools and youth programs to provide students with hands-on learning experiences in building trades. Throughout the year, we’ve worked with Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Hamilton Community Schools, Crossroads Alternative High School, Kent Intermediate School District (KISD), Muskegon […]
We’re excited to welcome Joel Rahn to our board of directors! Joel is the Executive Vice President of Commercial Banking at Independent Bank. He joined Independent Bank in 2018 as Senior Vice President […]
After 17 years of service, our Family Support Services Director, Gail Hollen, is retiring this spring. During her time with Habitat Kent, Gail has been a steady, compassionate presence for […]
The next phase of Pleasant Hills is officially underway! We recently celebrated this exciting milestone with some of our closest supporters at a groundbreaking event. After a year of construction on Phase I, the first seven condos are nearly complete and ready to welcome homeowners. Following the groundbreaking ceremony […]
Staff build days have always been a standout volunteer day at Habitat Kent. They give our office and ReStore staff the chance to have a direct role in home construction. Recently, staff spent two days volunteering […]
Mel Hatfield is a born creative and dynamic entrepreneur. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as a powerhouse in interior design, relationship building, and strategic business development. […]
We’re excited to introduce our two newest board members: Jessica and Tom! Jessica Crosby Jessica Crosby is the founder of Delight Remodel & Design, where she transforms houses into beautiful, functional homes […]
We’re thrilled to share that Habitat Kent is expanding into Muskegon County, and the construction of our very first home in the area is officially underway! Recently, we celebrated the […]
Exciting progress is being made on the first seven condos in Pleasant Hills! Watch the video below for a sneak peek with our CEO, Bev Thiel. Recently, the site of […]
For Tim and Jessica, the road to homeownership taught them many life lessons along the way. Their journey started about four years ago after Jessica and her daughter moved to the United […]
