Money Smart Class 4 of 4: Morning Series
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States
Learn about money management with our partner lender, Mercantile Bank! This is a four-week course with classes held every Tuesday morning. Light refreshments provided.
Attendance at all four classes is required.
Course dates – Tuesday:

May 6: Banking Basics
May 13: Budgeting and Savings
May 20: Understanding Credit
May 27: Budgeting and Credit + One-on-one with a Mercantile staff member

Registration is required
Can’t make it in the morning? Join the evening series from 5:30 – 7:30!

Baxter United Community Meeting
2025-05-27 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-02 17:00 - 18:00 and 1 more date | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States
Baxter United Community Meetings are open to Baxter residents and local businesses and organizations. These meetings are an opportunity for residents to meet others in the community who are looking for ways to be involved in the neighborhood.
Meetings take place bi-weekly from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Baxter Community Center.
For more information, contact baxterunited.gr@gmail.com

Money Smart Class 4 of 4: Evening Series
2025-05-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States
Learn about money management with our partner lender, Mercantile Bank! This is a four-week course with classes held every Tuesday evening. Light dinner provided.
Attendance at all four classes is required.
Course dates – Tuesday:

May 6: Banking Basics
May 13: Budgeting and Savings
May 20: Understanding Credit
May 27: Budgeting and Credit + One-on-one with a Mercantile staff member

Registration is required.
Can’t make it in the evening? Join the morning series from 10:00 – 12:00!

Homeownership Program Info Session
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Kent, 1739 Elizabeth Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Learn about our Affordable Homeownership Program, hear from one of our partner lenders, ChoiceOne Bank, about how to qualify and apply for a mortgage, and sign up for free financial coaching to help you get mortgage-ready.
This event is free to attend. Registration is required. Register here!
Please register by Friday, June 6.

Imagine Campaign Lunch & Learn: Option 3 of 3
2025-06-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Habitat Kent, 1739 Elizabeth Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Join us for a special Lunch & Learn to explore Habitat Kent’s Imagine Campaign, our most ambitious effort yet to address the critical need for affordable housing in Grand Rapids.
Over the next three years, we’re partnering with families, for-profit developers, third-party lenders, and community members to create 100 new homeownership opportunities and engaging 450 residents in neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Enjoy a complimentary lunch, connect with fellow housing advocates, and take a brief walking tour of one of our exciting new developments. Don’t miss this chance to see firsthand how we’re building a stronger, more inclusive community — together!
When: Thursday, June 12, 2025

Doors open at 11:30 am
Presentation begins promptly at 12 pm followed by a walking tour
Event concludes at 1 pm

Where: Habitat Kent’s Office (425 Pleasant St SW, 49503)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: CLICK HERE to register by June 9

Can’t make June 12? Join us on one of our other two dates:

Thursday, April 24, 11:30 am – 1 pm
Thursday, May 15, 11:30 am – 1 pm

Women of Habitat Kent Trolley Tour
2025-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 | TBD
Join the Women of Habitat Kent for a networking reception before hopping on the trolley to tour significant Habitat Kent sites and hear impactful stories of homeownership. More details will be provided closer to the event date.

Introduction to Homeownership Class 1 of 2
2025-07-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Habitat Kent, 1739 Elizabeth Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Learn about fair housing and fair lending, budgeting, credit, and more! This HUD-certified class is a prerequisite to applying for Michigan State Housing Development Authority down payment assistance.
This is a 6-hour course that is split into two, 3-hour classes:

Class #1: Tuesday, July 8 @ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Class #2: Thursday, July 9 @ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Attend both courses to get a HUD Certificate of Completion for down payment assistance programs. This class is free to attend and open to the public.
Registration is required. Register here!

Introduction to Homeownership Class 2 of 2
2025-07-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Habitat Kent, 1739 Elizabeth Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Learn about fair housing and fair lending, budgeting, credit, and more! This HUD-certified class is a prerequisite to applying for Michigan State Housing Development Authority down payment assistance.
This is a 6-hour course that is split into two, 3-hour classes:

Class #1: Tuesday, July 8 @ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Class #2: Wednesday, July 9 @ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Attend both courses to get a HUD Certificate of Completion for down payment assistance programs. This class is free to attend and open to the public.
Registration is required. Register here!

Women of Habitat Kent Habi Hour
2025-07-10 16:30 - 18:00 | TBD
Join the Women of Habitat Kent for a fun, casual Habi Hour and connect with other women passionate about making a difference in affordable housing in Grand Rapids. More details will be provided closer to the event date.

Homeownership Program Info Session
2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Kent, 1739 Elizabeth Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Learn about our Affordable Homeownership Program, hear from one of our partner lenders, Mercantile Bank, about how to qualify and apply for a mortgage, and sign up for free financial coaching to help you get mortgage-ready.
Registration is required. Register now!

Money Smart Class 1 of 4: Morning Series
2025-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States
Learn about money management with our partner lender, Mercantile Bank! This is a four-week course with classes held every Tuesday morning. Light refreshments provided.
Attendance at all four classes is required.
Course dates – Tuesday:

August 5: Banking Basics
August 12: Budgeting and Savings
August 19: Understanding Credit
August 26: Budgeting and Credit + One-on-one with a Mercantile staff member

Registration is required. Register here!
Can’t make it in the morning? Join the evening series from 5:30 – 7:30!

Money Smart Class 1 of 4: Evening Series
2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States
Learn about money management with our partner lender, Mercantile Bank! This is a four-week course with classes held every Tuesday evening. Light dinner provided.
Attendance at all four classes is required.
Course dates – Tuesday:

August 5: Banking Basics
August 12: Budgeting and Savings
August 19: Understanding Credit
August 26: Budgeting and Credit + One-on-one with a Mercantile staff member

Registration is required. Register here!
Can’t make it in the morning? Join the morning series from 10:00 – 12:00!

Money Smart Class 2 of 4: Morning Series
2025-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

Money Smart Class 2 of 4: Evening Series
2025-08-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

Money Smart Class 3 of 4: Morning Series
2025-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

Money Smart Class 3 of 4: Evening Series
2025-08-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

Money Smart Class 3 of 4: Evening Series
2025-08-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States
Learn about money management with our partner lender, Mercantile Bank! This is a four-week course with classes held every Tuesday evening. Light dinner provided.
Attendance at all four classes is required.
Course dates – Tuesday:

November 4: Banking Basics
November 11: Budgeting and Savings
November 18: Understanding Credit
November 25: Budgeting and Credit + One-on-one with a Mercantile staff member

Registration is required. Registration will open in September 2025.
Can’t make it in the evening? Join the morning series from 10:00 – 12:00!

Women Build
2025-08-22 09:00 - 16:00 | TBD
Join the Women of Habitat Kent for a day of service on a Habitat construction site as we build a home! No experience, tools, or skills are necessary to participate – we will show you how! Construction tasks may include deconstruction, framing, painting, trim carpentry, exterior trim, siding, final details, & landscaping.
Register here! (Please note that clicking this link will bring you to another page)

Money Smart Class 4 of 4: Morning Series
2025-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

Money Smart Class 4 of 4: Evening Series
2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

Homeownership Program Info Session
2025-09-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Habitat Kent, 1739 Elizabeth Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Learn about our Affordable Homeownership Program, hear from one of our partner lenders, ChoiceOne Bank, about how to qualify and apply for a mortgage, and sign up for free financial coaching to help you get mortgage-ready.
Dinner will be provided.
Childcare will be provided!
Registration is required. Register here!

Women of Habitat Kent emPower Tools Workshop
2025-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Habitat Kent ReStore, 1739 Elizabeth Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Join the Women of Habitat Kent for refreshments, networking, and creating a hands-on project using power tools and saws! You’ll make a small book stand that you’ll be able to take home. It’s perfect for beginners and seasoned DIYers alike!
Register here! Registration closes Wednesday, September 17.
Tickets:

Members: $35 (check your August email update for your discount code)
Non-members: $50

Thank you to ITC Inc. for sponsoring this event.
