Habitat for Humanity of Kent County

Introduction to Homeownership: Class 1 of 2
2024-10-08 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | 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 apply 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, October 8 at 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Class #2: Thursday, October 10 at 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. Click here to register

Homeownership Program Info Session
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
Learn:

About Habitat Kent’s Affordable Homeownership Program
How to qualify and apply for a mortgage from one of our partner lenders, Mercantile Bank
Sign up for free financial coaching to help you get mortgage-ready

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL. Jour homeownership interest list to get email updates about other events like this and homeownership opportunities.

Homeownership Program Info Session
2024-09-10 17:30 - 19:30 | MI
Come and Learn:

About Habitat Kent’s Affordable Homeownership Program
How to qualify and apply for a mortgage from one of our partner lenders, ChoiceOne Bank
Sign up for free financial coaching to help you get mortgage-ready

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Monday, September 9: Click here to register!

Homeownership Program Info Session
2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
Come and Learn:

About Habitat Kent’s Affordable Homeownership Program
How to qualify and apply for a mortgage from one of our partner lenders, Mercantile Bank
Sign up for free financial coaching to help you get mortgage-ready

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Register here by Wednesday, July 31

Women of Habitat Kent Habi Hour
2024-07-16 16:30 - 18:00 | MI
Join us for this fun, casual Women of Habitat Kent Habi Hour and connect with other women passionate about making a difference in affordable housing in Grand Rapids.
This event is free to attend, registration is required. Register now!

CLOSED - Independence Day
2024-07-04 | MI
All Habitat Kent sites and locations closed in observation of the holiday.

Lunch & Learn 2: Strategies for Housing Stability
2024-06-25 11:30 - 13:00 | MI
Join us for the second of our three-part 2024 Habitat Kent Lunch and Learn Series!
The series will examine the growing demand for affordable housing locally, connections between housing stability and a stronger community, and outline our plans to help create more homeownership opportunities.
Lunch & Learn 2: Strategies for Housing Stability
We’ll delve into the critical housing services required for families that are cost-burdened and just one crisis away from being unable to afford housing.
Join Bev Thiel, Executive Director of Habitat Kent, to explore the connections between housing stability, family empowerment, and community revitalization. In-person and virtual options are available – registration is required for both. This event is free to attend, complimentary lunch provided for in-person attendees. Click here for more.

Baxter United Community Summer Series: Juneteenth Celebration
2024-06-19 17:00 - 21:00 | MI
Take a photo at our Father’s Day photo booth! Connect with community resources!
Free food will be provided!
Watch “Block Party,” directed by Dawn Wilkinson and filmed right here in Grand Rapids, for free in the theater! The movie will begin at 7:00 PM

Women of Habitat Kent Trolley Tour
2024-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | MI
Join us for the 2nd Annual Trolley Tour!
This exciting and fun event begins with a networking reception at Garage Bar and Grill before hopping on the trolley to tour significant Habitat Kent sites. This year, we’ll also hear impactful stories of how homeownership is helping Habitat Kent homeowners build stability and hope. Tickets required for this event. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Homeownership Program Info Session
2024-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
Come and Learn:

About Habitat Kent’s Affordable Homeownership Program
How to qualify and apply for a mortgage from one of our partner lenders, ChoiceOne Bank
Sign up for free financial coaching to help you get mortgage-ready

Register for this free event by Wednesday, June 5: CLICK HERE

Habitat Kent Habi Hour
2024-05-22 16:30 - 18:00 | MI
Join us for a casual Habi Hour to hear updates about how we’re building homes, communities and hope while getting to know others who support our work.
Registration is required. This event is free to attend. Appetizers will be provided, beverages will be available for purchase. Learn more and register here.

Baxter United Neighborhood Kickback & Curb Appeal Registration
2024-05-18 13:00 - 17:00 | MI
Part of the Baxter United Summer Series!
Come out for an afternoon of fun and sign up for the Baxter Curb Appeal Contest!

Roosevelt Park Curb Appeal Kick-Off
2024-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 | MI
Roosevelt Park resident sign-up begins Monday, May 13 at Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association or join the fun at our kick-off event!
The first 50 households at this event will receive a $100 gift card for materials while supplies last!
Registro para residentes de Roosevelt Park comienza el 13 de mayo en el Asociación de Vecinos del Parque Roosevelt. ¡O, únase a la diversión y regístrese en el Inicio del Llamamiento Exterior!
¡Los primeros 50 hogares en este evento recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $100 para materiales hasta agotar existencias!

Baxter Curb Appeal Kick-Off
2024-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | MI
Baxter resident sign-up for the first Curb Appeal Contest in this neighborhood begins at this event!
Curb Appeal Kick-Off & Baxter Community Center Plant Sale
The first 50 households at this event will receive a $100 gift card for materials while supplies last!
Inicio del Llamamiento Exterior y Venta de Plantas del Centro Comunitario de Baxter
¡Los primeros 50 hogares en este evento recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $100 para materiales hasta agotar existencias!

Women Build
2024-05-17 08:00 - 16:00 | MI
Women of Habitat Kent will be on a build site!

40th Anniversary Event
2023-10-26 18:00 - 19:30 | MI
We are excited to gather with you for a unique 40th Anniversary Event celebrating 40 years of working alongside 500 families to help them build and buy their homes!
Visit the event page to learn more or to become a sponsor.

Pleasant Hills Gallery Walk
2023-08-23 17:00 - 19:00 | MI
We are committed to providing affordable housing in the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood. Developing our property on Pleasant Street is one path to homeownership we are beginning to explore. As we begin planning the Pleasant Hills affordable housing project, we want input from our community!

Come out to hear about the project’s goals followed by a Gallery Walk in our back garden. During the Gallery Walk, you’ll visit different stations to learn about various aspects of the project and you’ll have an opportunity to provide feedback.

Hábitat para la Humanidad del condado de Kent se compromete a proporcionar viviendas asequibles en el vecindario de Roosevelt Park. Desarrollar nuestra propiedad en Pleasant Street es un camino hacia la propiedad de vivienda que estamos comenzando a explorar. A medida que comenzamos a planificar el proyecto de viviendas asequibles de Pleasant Hills, queremos SU opinión!
Escuche sobre los objetivos del proyecto seguido de un paseo por la galería. Esta es otra oportunidad para brindar sus comentarios sobre varias versiones de los planes del proyecto.

Baxter United Community Summer Series: BBQ Showdown
2023-07-22 12:00 - 16:00 | MI
OPEN CHALLENGE TO the best COOKS IN BAXTER!
Connect with Neighbors & Friends
Games, Entertainment & Activities
ENTERTAINMENT BY: DJ ILL one

Black Hills Summer Dinner
2023-06-28 18:00 - 20:00 | MI

Building Leaders, Building Communities/Construyendo Líderes, Construyendo Comunidades
2022-06-01 17:30 - 19:30 | MI
An 8-week resident leadership experience held in English and Spanish to help support you in creating the community change you want to see.
Una experiencia de liderazgo para residentes de 8 semanas queue se lleva a cabo en inglés y español para ayudarlo a crear el cambio comunitario que desea ver.
