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2020

June 8 | Store reopens and construction resumes with Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Fox 17
June 8 | Habitat Kent reopens South ReStore, resumes construction GRBJ
May 29 | Resilience in the Face of a Pandemic: Green Affordable Housing Matters More Than Ever Shelterforce

2019

October 29 | Habitat for Humanity invests $9M into affordable housing in Roosevelt Park WZZM13

October 22 | ‘Plaza Roosevelt’ plans working to transform a community WZZM13

August 22 | Future graduates make their mark on new southwest Grand Rapids school MLive.com

June 9 | EXIT INTERVIEW: McKee reflects on leading Habitat Kent through period of change MiBiz

June 5 | Annual Parade of Homes underway in GR Fox17

June 3 | Habitat Humanity of Kent Co. builds homes and communities for local veterans Fox17

May 20 | Nonprofit hires executive director Grand Rapids Business Journal

March 22 | Grocery chain raises $129K for housing Grand Rapids Business Journal

February 27 | $9M Habitat for Humanity campaign aims to invest in 400 Grand Rapids home MLive.com

February 27 | Habitat for Humanity focused on Roosevelt Park WZZM13

Fall 2018

November 1 | Spend less on your home renovation project with items at Habitat Kent Restore FOX17 Morning Mix

October 25 | Independent Bank “Made a Difference” in local communities Rockford Squire

October 19 | Groups unite to give Kent County veteran new roof  WOODTV8

October 19 | Habitat Kent Restore, redecorate your home and support a good cause FOX17 Morning Mix

October 16 | Volunteers help renovate house for local veteran WZZM13

October 12 | City OKs $64M plan for housing City of Grand Rapids

October 10 | Commission advances development of $64 million in housing projects City of Grand Rapids

September 7 | GR partners on energy, sustainability efforts GRBJ

Summer 2018

July 9 | Appliance maker, nonprofit plan affordable housing projects GRBJ

June 27 | U.S. Green Building Council announces latest LEED Homes Award Winners Archinect

June 26 | U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2017 LEED Homes Award Recipients USGBC

June 23 | West Michigan Jeep Fest FOX17

June 5 | WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Meet Graduates of our CCL Leadership Programs! GR Chamber

Spring 2018

May 23 | The Beloved Community in action Habitat International

May 20 | Plaza Roosevelt development gets city support, affordable housing funding still uncertain MiBiz

May 18 | Report shows bank ahead of goal GRBJ

May 16 | NPO Showcase sits down with Habitat for Humanity GRTV

May 16 | Brownfield Authority approves MDEQ funding request for Plaza Roosevelt City of Grand Rapids

April 23 | Foundation raises $40K for housing nonprofit GRBJ

April 23 | Grand Rapids warfighter support includes housing vets DCMA

April 20 | Change Ups-Board Member GRBJ

April 13 | Change Ups-SpartanNash GRBJ

April 12 | Make Habitat Restore your first stop for DIY needs WZZM13

Winter 2017/2018

March 6 | Scan campaign raises thousands of dollars for Habitat for Humanity WILX

March 3 | Habitat Kent PSA GRTV

February 23 | City approves $40M project GRBJ

February 21 | City Commission approves Plaza Roosevelt site plans  WGVU

February 21 | Plaza Roosevelt plans approved by Grand Rapids City Commission MiBiz

February 21 | Plaza Roosevelt Development Approved By City Commission WKTV Journal

January 29 | Volunteer, internship fair taking place at GVSU GVSU Lanthorn

January 24 | Housing nonprofit appoints board GRBJ

January 15 | Fifth Third Bank empowering our community WOTV4

December 22 | Inside Track: Former vet lends a hand GRBJ

December 22 | NPO Change Ups ChoiceOne Bank GRBJ

December 15 | Bank foundation awards $250K to nonprofits GRBJ

December 13 | 3 West Michigan non-profits get $250K from Fifth Third Foundation MLive.com

Fall 2017

November 20 | Habitat for Humanity and veterans housing on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus WKTV

November 9 | Honor all who served this Veterans Day WOODTV8

November 8 | Indoor airPLUS Leader Award Winners Indoor airPLUS

November 6 | City Connection – Habitat for Humanity – November 2017 GRTV

October 24 | Habitat for Humanity: Welcome Home WGVU

September 24 | “Thank you we couldn’t have done it without you” – Volunteers help repair veteran’s homes FOX17

September 12 | Members Tom Bassett-Dilley Architect & Habitat for Humanity Kent County featured in USGBC LEED Homes Awards Green Homes Institute

September 12 | USGBC Announces LEED Homes Award Winners USGBC

September 7 | Team Rubicon members set for disaster deployment  WOODTV8

September 7 | Plaza Roosevelt Breaks Ground to Create Healthier Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids Michigan Health Endowment Fund

September 7 | Team Rubicon members set for disaster deployment  WOODTV8

September 6 | Habitat Kent builds new house for local veteran’s family WGVU

September 6 | DISASTER RESPONSE TRAINING HELD IN GRAND RAPIDS WZZM13

September 6 | Dine and Donate: give back with Applebee’s WOTV4 Women

September 1st | Local veteran receives Habitat for Humanity home WZZM13

Summer 2017

August 31 | Plaza Roosevelt site plans revealed WGVU

August 31 | Partners share plan for $40M urban development GRBJ

August 30 | Site plans for Plaza Roosevelt unveiled WOODTV8

August 30 | Partners unveil $40M redevelopment plan for ‘Plaza Roosevelt’ MLive.com

August 17 | Encounters at Rumsey Street: An excerpt from SiTE:LAB’s Catalog Rapid Growth

August 14 | 12 affordable housing strategies Grand Rapids could implement MLive.com

August 4 | $500K grants will help Grand Rapids area nonprofits supply affordable housing Michigan Radio

August 2 | Two Grand Rapids nonprofits get $1 million in grant funding to address affordable housing WKTV

August 2 | Housing advocates get $500K grants for neighborhood projects MLive.com

July 30 | Mayor Bliss and Habitat Kent build new affordable housing on city’s west side WGVU

July 29 | GR mayor, volunteers help build affordable housing on west side FOX17

July 28 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County shares more about the mayor’s millennial build WZZM13

July 25 | Mayor’s Millennial Build WGVU

July 24 | Food distributor gives Helping Hand to nonprofits GRBJ

July 7 | Affordable housing deserves ‘intentional investment’ GRBJ

July 7 | West Michigan feels affordable housing crunch GRBJ

July 6 | GR veteran gets new roof from national program WOODTV8

July 6 | Korean War Veteran from Grand Rapids gets new roof  FOX17

June 28 | Grand Rapids veteran receives roof, thanks to national campaign WZZM13

June 28 | Mitre Matters Holy Family Radio

June 19 | Grand Rapids’ $20 million southwest side high school fully funded FOX17

June 19 | New $20M Southwest Side high school expected to open in 2020 MLive.com

June 10 | Catholic community, Habitat Kent rebuild apartment complex destroyed in fire WZZM13

June 10 | Affordable housing provided to families in need through volunteer effort MLive.com

June 2 | Habitat Kent’s 3rd Annual Roosevelt Park Curb Appeal Contest is June 3 WKTV Journal

June 2 | Espacio de convivio “Plaza Roosevelt” en marcha El Informador

Spring 2017

May 17 | Several Applebee’s locations helping local veterans WZZM13

May 16 | GRPS students build, design home for family in need WOODTV8

April 7 | Habitat for Humanity receives $42K from SpartanNash WZZM13

April 5 | SpartanNash to donate $95K to local Habitiat for Humanity groups MLive.com

April 1 | Voluntary RE:action Women’s Lifstyle

March 24 | Plaza Roosevelt : Piden participación activa de comunidad hispana El Vocero

March 23 | Dirigentes de proyecto “Plaza Roosevelt” buscan incluir voces de residentes El Informador

March 18 | Grand Rapids Public Schools receive big donation FOX17

Winter 2016/2017

February 7 | Habitat for Humanity teams up with local supermarkets for community fundraiser MLive

February 6 | Kent, Ottawa families among 65 to benefit from $907K Habitat grant MLive

January 22 | Winners and finalists announced in 2017 MiBiz Best-Managed Nonprofits Awards MiBiz

January 22 | Authentic community engagement critical for Habitat Kent work MiBiz

December 2 | High school anchors urban development Grand Rapids Business Journal

December 2 | Plaza development represents the best of Grand Rapids and its spirit Grand Rapids Business Journal

Fall 2016

November 27 | Projects to watch: Developments take shape across West Michigan MiBiz.com

November 27 | Gritty Roosevelt Park neighborhood is getting new life, new shine MLive.com

November 22 | Morning Buzz 5 Things to Know for November 22nd FOX17

November 22 | Five Acre Plot in Grand Rapids Once Used Artprize Exhibit Getting a Big Makeover Michigan Radio

November 22 | Partners plan 5.5-acre urban development Grand Rapids Business Journal

November 21 | Community partners announce Plaza Roosevelt development plans The Rapidian

November 21 | Spanish English School Coming to Roosevelt Park MLive.com

November 21 | Multimillion Dollar Development MLive.com

November 21 | Major Grand Rapids Roosevelt Development Unveiled WZZM13

November 21 | Inside the Plans for Grand Rapids Plaza Roosevelt Pt. 1 WOODTV8

November 21 | Inside the Plans for Grand Rapids Plaza Roosevelt Pt. 2  WOODTV8

October 6 | Four-time ArtPrize venue winner competes for 5th win WOODTV8

October 6 | Collaborative Design Students Help Build Community Soccer Field for ArtPrize Eight KCAD

September 29 | Leading through the arts: Teens in GR and across the state transform Michigan’s creative landscape Rapid Growth Media

September 22 | Volunteers building for veterans Eight West FOX17

September 19 | Making home ownership dreams come true Eight West WOODTV8

September 13 | Roosevelt Park releases community video of their own The Rapidian

September 6 | Hoogerhyde Safe & Lock Celebrates 90th Anniversary Hoogerhyde Safe & Lock

September 6 | WZZM13 My West Michigan: Women Build Part 3 WZZM13

September 6 | WZZM13 My West Michigan: Women Build Part 2 WZZM13

September 6 | WZZM13 My West Michigan: Women Build Part 1 WZZM13

September 6 | PAUL AMENTA: Going behind the scenes with the curator of SiTE:LAB The Revue

Summer 2016

August 23 | Help build our community with Habitat Kent WOODTV8

August 12 | Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards Presented to Honorees for Reducing Energy Waste MLive.com

August 12 | Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards Presented to Honorees for Reducing Energy Waste WKAR

August 8 | Habitat for Humanity Kent County LEEDs Affordable Green Housing Movement in MI USGBC

August 10 | West Michigan shines among finalists for Energy Excellence awards GRBJ

August 8 | Habitat for Humanity Kent County LEEDs Affordable Green Housing Movement in MI USGBC

August 5 | United Methodist Church celebrating 150 years MLive.com

August 5 | Holland city, businesses finalists for Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards Holland Sentinel

July 28 | Homebuilders win Power Builder award Grand Rapids Business Journal

July 26 | Lowe’s Teams with Habitat Kent to Help Roosevelt Park Reach Neighborhood Goals The Rapidian

July 21 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, Cottage Home land awards for green building Rapid Growth Media

July 14 | West Michigan Organizations Awarded LEED Homes Power Builders Green Home Institute

July 5 | Furniture maker ranks among top 50 ‘civic-minded’ companies in US GRBJ

June 29 | West Michigan Jeep and 4×4 Fest WZZM13

June 28 | U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2015 LEED Homes Award Winners USGBC

June 26 | Home Builder’s Associations hosting Micro Run FOX17

Spring 2016

June 13 | The DAAC’s New Digs: DIY Space Resettles in GR’s Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Revue

June 13 | Habitat for Humanity ReStore is packed with great finds and great deals WOODTV 8

June 4 | House moved to new street for ArtPrize 8 entry WOODTV 8

June 4 | ArtPrize entrant moves 2-story house in Rumsey Street Project MLive.com

April 29 | New Banners for Grandville Business Corridor The Rapidian

April 21 | $1,000 raised by SpartanNash for area Habitat for Humanity St. Peter Herald

April 19 | SpartanNash Foundation raises $114,500 for Habitat for Humanity SpartanNash Foundation

April 17 | Nonprofit leaders focused on engaging new generation, diversifying workforce MiBiz

March 30 | Volunteerism brings together more than 700 volunteers GVSU Lanthorn

March 20 | Habitat for Humanity gets $500K grant to preserve affordable housing MiBiz

March 18 | Applebee’s holding fundraiser for local veteran FOX17

Winter 2016

January 20 | $500,000 revitalization effort for Grand Rapids’ West Side: Building, repairing affordable housing FOX17

January 19 | Habitat for Humanity looking for veterans who need home repair FOX17

January 11 | BriAnne McKee Habitat Kent New Executive Director WJRW

2015

December 16 | Habitat Kent Names New Executive Director Women’s Lifestyle

December 9 | United Bank and Habitat for Humanity  FOX17 Morning Mix

November 10 |  Brewery wins Sustainable Business of the Year award GRBJ

November 6 |  2015 Grand Rapids Neighborhood Business award winners MLive.com

November 6 |  Neighborhood awards celebrate best of the city GRBJ

November 2 |  Interior Design Students and Faculty Member Give Back with Habitat For Humanity KCAD

October 21 | The American Way Art Forum

October 11 | ArtPrize grand prize recipients talk big wins WOODTV 8

October 9 | 2015 Juried Grand Prize winner Kate Gilmore adds ArtPrize to impressive resume MLive.com

October 9 | ArtPrize grand prize recipients talk big wins WOODTV 8

October 9 | GRPS students tour ArtPrize Site:Lab, paint shoes for new exhibit MLive.com

October 1 | Photographers’ favorite ArtPrize 2015 entries MLive.com

October 1 | Unique project paving the way for future of collaboration Michigan Radio “The Next Idea”

September 15 | ArtPrize shows new depth and breadth this year MLive.com

September 10 | Volunteers help West Michigan veterans WZZM 13

September 10 | Volunteers kick-off Celebration of Service Campaign FOX 17

September 2 | Consumers Energy volunteers swing hammers in the heat with Habitat for Humanity MLive.com

September 1 | How ArtPrize winner, Habitat for Humanity are reshaping a city neighborhood MLive.com

September 1 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County announces $20+ million Plaza Roosevelt Redevelopment Project The Rapidian

August 31 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent Co. to honor Pope Francis WZZM 13

August 27 | Chamber names Young Athena finalists Grand Rapids Business Journal

August 21 | Site:Lab, Habitat partner to take over Rumsey St. WZZM 13

August 13 | Chamber selects Athena winner Grand Rapids Business Journal

July 23 | Habitat Kent partners with GRCC students to wrap up construction on MI’s first LEED Gold v4 home Rapid Growth Media

July 11 | iHeartMedia West Michigan’s Weekend WOOD Radio

July 8 | Habitat for Humanity reaches revitalization goal WOOD TV8

July 8 | Habitat for Humanity wraps up $5M West Side campaign FOX 17

May 11 | Damaged by tornado, Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore re-opens in Wyoming MLive.com

May 10 | iHeart Radio West Michigan Weekend: ReStore Opening WOOD Radio

May 10 | iHeart Radio West Michigan Weekend: Women Build WOOD Radio

May 8 | Women build Habitat Home WZZM13

March 10 | Grand Rapids emerges as finalist in Bloomberg public art competition GR Business Journal

March 9 | Habitat Finalist in Public Art Challenge therapidian.org

February 26 | Habitat Gets Funding From Thrivent Financial MLive.com

2013

October 27 | Habitat Targets Neighborhood Revitalization in GR MiBiz.com

October 15 | GRCC’s Christian Fellowship Partners on 30th Anniversary Build The Collegiate

October 3 | Keeler and Habitat Kent Celebrate Milestones Together

September 18 | Habitat for Humanity raises millions for West Side WZZM 13

September 18 | Habitat Kent unveils Building Blocks MLive.com

September 18 | Habitat for Humanity to restore entire blocks WOOD Radio

August 1 | Mark Ogland-Hand shares lessons learned at Lutheran BBQ fundraiser MLive.com

July 10 | Habitat for Humanity: The House That Andy Built – Groundbreaking Ceremony Vimeo

July 10 | Construction begins on ‘The House That Andy Built’ to memorialize Press journalist, community partner MLive.com

June 20 | New project for Habitat for Humanity WOOD TV 8

May 31 | Mercantile Bank donates three vacant lots to Habitat for Humanity of Kent County MLive.com

May 22 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County dedicates Women Build house in Grand Rapids MLive.com

May 22 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, volunteers celebrate completion of Women Build house Habitat Kent

May 17 | Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce announces EPIC Award winners MLive.com

May 16 | 2013 EPIC Award Recipients Announced GR Area Chamber of Commerce

May 10 | EPIC finalists are community cornerstones GRBJ.com

May 8 | Habitat for Humanity: Women are supporting families by building affordable homes MLive.com

April 25 | Van Morrison Tribute Singer Mark VandenBerge: The Local Spins Live Artist Spotlight Spins on Music

April 9 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County celebrating 30 years with fundraising concert MLive.com

April 3 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Benefit Concert GR Pulse

April 2 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert MLive.com

March 28 | Habitat Kent celebrates 30 years, April 26 HollandSentinel.com

March 28 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Benefit Concert Habitat Kent

March 28 | The House That Andy Built Rapid Growth Media

March 22 | Young journalists honor Andy Angelo legacy The Rapidian

March 22 | Remembering Andy Angelo: Raise a hammer to build a special house on Grandville Avenue MLive.com

March 7 | Military Family Gets Home During Habitat for Humanity’s Dedication FOX 17

February 28 | The house that women built: MLive takes a turn for Habitat for Humanity MLive.com

February 21 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County builds 100th LEED-certified home MLive.com

February 21 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County dedicates its 100th LEED-certified home MLive.com

February 21 | Habitat Kent Dedicates 100th LEED Home Habitat Kent

February 15 | Habitat Kent to Dedicate 100th LEED Home Habitat Kent

2012

November 16 | Habitat for Humanity raises walls in Wealthy Heights neighborhood The Rapidian

November 16 | Habitat for Humanity starts first Women Build Program home; owner looks to her future MLive.com

November 16 | Habitat Kent, community leaders raise walls on Women Build house Habitat Kent

November 12 | Women will raise walls on Habitat Kent home Habitat Kent

November 9 | Military family takes center stage at Habitat Kent’s Veterans Day event Habitat Kent

November 8 | Military family to be honored by Habitat Kent, public officials at Veterans Day event Habitat Kent

October 23 | E-Learning Opens Real-World Doors Education Week

October 11 | Habitat for Humanity offers construction skills to women Rapid Growth Media

October 1 | World Habitat Day Habitat Kent

September 28 | Steelcase employees team up with Habitat for Humanity to fix houses MLive.com

September 27 | A Brush With Kindness in Roosevelt Park Habitat Kent

September 7 | World Habitat Day October 1 GR Pulse

August 15 | Why Energizer Sent a Few People In To Work on GR Habitat Home MLive.com

August 14 | Habitat Kent Volunteers Gain Green Experience Habitat MI

August 14 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Launches Annual Veteran Build GR Pulse

July 10 | Habitat celebrates first Veterans Build home in Grand Rapids MLive.com

June 29 | Habitat reaches milestone in building LEED-certified homes MLive.com

June 21 | A Green Future in the Past: Habitat Registers 100th LEED Home in Grand Rapids AES Blog

June 19 | Habitat for Humanities ‘Faith and Poverty’ Forum This Thursday GR Pulse

June 13 | The NMTC houses that Habitat built in Kent County The Rapidian

May 23 | GR YouthBuild: Build a Better Life FOX 17

May 11 | Habitat Recruits More Young Women FOX 17

May 11 | Maryland Students Help With G.R. Habitat Home FOX 17

April 20 | Superintendent Executive Build Day KISD

April 9 | State Farm, Habitat program gives students hands-on experience in green building MiBiz

January 21 | Disabled Vetern Receives dream home from Habitat FOX 17

January 20 | Habitat finds Veteran to move into Veterans Build home WOOD TV

2011

December 21 | YouthBuild gives young adults a chance to learn construction, job skills GR Press

December 16 | USGBC Michigan Market Update USGBC

December 15 | Grand Rapids YouthBuild Michigan Works

November 11 | New Habitat home is being built for a veteran, by veterans GR Press

November 11 | Veterans Habitat House GR Press

October 7 | USGBC LEED Award USA Today

October 5 | Wealthy Heights World Habitat Day Video 1 and Video 2 FOX 17

October 3 | World Habitat Day Wealthy Heights Tour GR Press

October 1 | Michigan Renewable Energy Tour Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association

September 30 | Wealthy Heights walking tour part of Habitat for Humanity event GR Press

August 18 | How a new Kent County agency could help stall neighborhood decline (editorial) GR Press

August 10 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County commits to marketing the HERS index of all their new homes – first Habitat for Humanity affiliate to make the commitment RESNET

August 8 | City buying tax-foreclosed homes Grand Rapids Business Journal

August 8 | Kent County Land Bank program launches plans to buy, revitalize vacant homes GR Press

July 23 Kent County’s next Habitat for Humanity home being funded by Lutheran group GR Press

July 22 | Grand Rapids YouthBuild offers at-risk youth second chance at education and employment GR Press

July 20 | Grand Rapids YouthBuild accepts applications for those wanting GEDs & building certifications WZZM

July 12 | Rebuilding the walls of community MiBiz

July 12 | Southwest Michigan USGBC aims to build its presence GR Press

June 26 | Family Promise of Grand Rapids Furniture Donation Family Promise

June 18 | Habitat for Humanity on ‘decon’ mission at the Dominican Center at Marywood GR Press

May 21 | 350 AmeriCorps members gather in GR to improve community The Rapidian

May 20 | AmeriCorps to Serve Grand Rapids State of Michigan

May 17 | Habitat features discount home improvements for everyone GR Press

May 16 | AmeriCorps volunteers gather in Grand Rapids to beautify city GR Press

April 25 | Grand Rapids Chamber announces 18 finalist for EPIC Awards GR Press

April 24 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County ENCORE program GRCF

April 6 | Habitat for Humanity commits to LEED and reduces homeowner utilities AES

April 6 | Millions in federal funds help rehab abandoned homes in Kent County GR Press

March 29 | MCCC students head to not-so-tropical Michigan for Spring Break Abington Patch

March 20 | Aquinas Student Leaders Define Social Justice in First Annual Series Aquinas

March 9 | ‘The Not So Big House’ author keynotes GR Symposium on meaning of shelter GR Press

March 3 | Habitat for Humanity of Kent County awarded $1 million to prepare youth for jobs GR Press

February 26 | Now Open – Habitat for Humanity – ReStore Alpine Township

February 22 | Spartan Stores and Habitat for Humanity team up on annual fundraiser GR Press

February 11 | Habitat home being built in Grand Rapids’ East Hills is the first of many GR Press

February 10 | GRCC builds 300th home with Habitat for Humanity (Video footage) GRCC

January 20 | Aquinas became national leader in sustainability under Ed Balog’s watch GR Press

Latest News

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  • Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing July 9, 2020
  • Habitat Kent reopens South ReStore and resumes construction June 8, 2020
  • Habitat for Humanity, Consumers Energy Partner for Power of Home Campaign May 22, 2020

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Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

  • Main Office:

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

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    Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5pm*

    *Main office currently closed to the public

  • North ReStore:

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

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

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  • South ReStore:

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

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

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Home repairs are currently on hold due to COVID-19 precautions. Please share your information with us below to be added to our wait list. Habitat Kent staff will reach out to you soon with more information.

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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.

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  • Note: The form below is for active duty military members, military veterans, or their household members. All others should click here to submit their information to our main homeownership waiting list.

    1) Review the three criteria on the following page: Need, Willingness to Partner, & Ability to Pay. All three must be true and you must sign.

    2) Fill out the entire application being sure to answer all questions

    3) Include copies of the following documents as applicable. Please do not turn in your application without the applicable accompanying documentation.
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  • Need, Willingness to Partner, & Ability to Pay

  • *Note: All items listed below under the three criteria must be true of the applicant and co-applicant

    Need:

    ‐ Do not currently own a home (owning a mobile home is acceptable)

    ‐ Current housing is inadequate, overcrowded, unstable, or too costly

    ‐ Unable to qualify for a conventional mortgage

    Ability to Pay

    ‐ Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (with a "Green Card")

    ‐ Have 12 months of stable income

    ‐ Pay rent and other bills reliably & have acceptable credit history

    ‐ Have ability to save at least $1,500 for a home down payment

    ‐ Long-term debt obligation is less than or equal to 38% of gross income

    ‐ Household's average monthly income based on before tax year-to-date

    Willingness to Partner

    ‐ Willing to partner with Habitat by completing 275 to 500

    "Sweat Equity" volunteer hours working on Habitat construction sites, taking free workshops and classes, and performing other approved volunteer activities.

    ‐ Willing to accept available property locations

    ‐ Will attend all required meetings, workshops, & classes

    ‐ Will maintain or improve my financial standing while in the program by working to pay off debts

    ‐ Will participate in the Homeowner Association (if applying for a townhome/condominium)

    (YTD) numbers falls within the range below:
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  • Debt Information

  • *Please list all current debt payments applicant & co-applicant are responsible for paying
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  • Authorization to Release Information: Applicant, co-applicant, and adult household members:</strong> I authorize Habitat for Humanity of Kent County to pull my credit report (applicant & co-applicant only), verify my work history by contacting my current and/or former employer, verify my rental history by contacting my current and/or former landlord, and screen my name against sex offender registries. I also understand that data collected from this application may be used along with other applicant data for statistical analysis. Confidentiality of personal information will be maintained according to Habitat for Humanity of Kent County's Privacy Policy.

    *All household members who are age 17 and over should sign.
  • Applicant, co-applicant, and adult household members: I authorize Habitat for Humanity of Kent County to pull my credit report (applicant & co-applicant only), verify my work history by contacting my current and/or former employer, verify my rental history by contacting my current and/or former landlord, and screen my name against sex offender registries. I also understand that data collected from this application may be used along with other applicant data for statistical analysis. Confidentiality of personal information will be maintained according to Habitat for Humanity of Kent County's Privacy Policy. 17 year olds: By signing below, I acknowledge that Habitat will screen my name against sex offender registries. Confidentiality of personal information will be maintained according to Habitat for Humanity of Kent County's Privacy Policy.
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  • Information for Government Monitoring Purposes & Statistical Analysis

  • Please read this statement before completing: The following demographic information is often requested by the government to monitor our compliance with equal credit opportunity and fair housing laws. You are not required to furnish this information but are encouraged to do so. The law provides that we may neither discriminate on the basis of this information nor on whether or not you choose to furnish it. If you do not wish to furnish this information, please check the box indicating so.
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  • How does the Application Process work?

  • Part I - Initial Application:

    See the directions on page one for more information. Please deliver or mail your Initial Application, copies of the requested documents, and your $10 application fee (waived for Veteran applicants) to Habitat for Humanity of Kent County. Verification forms will be sent to employers and landlords and your credit report will be pulled. We will notify you regarding your status once your application has been processed and the verifications have been obtained.

    Part II - Group Meeting:

    If your Initial Application meets the "Ability to Pay" program requirement, you will be invited to the Phase II Group Meeting. We will give you more information about the rest of the process at this meeting. There will be additional paperwork to fill out and additional documentation to provide at this stage.

    Part III - Home Interview:

    At least two members of our Selection Committee will schedule a home interview with you at your current residence. The committee assists Habitat staff in making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding who meets program criteria.

    Note that the entire application process from Part I to III can take many months. Please be patient with us and feel free to ask questions when you have them.
  • Frequently Asked Questions

  • WHAT IS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY?

    Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, Christian based housing organization dedicated to providing decent and affordable homes through the construction of new homes and through the repair of existing homes.

    HOW MUCH WILL A HABITAT HOME COST?

    Habitat homes are financed with affordable mortgages. We sell our homes for the appraised value as set by independent, licensed appraisers. A minimum of a $1,500 down payment is required of our homebuyers, but we give homebuyers time to save up the down payment.

    WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION?

    Please call 616-588-5239 or 616-588-5235. Por favor, llame si tiene preguntas sobre el proceso o el programa.

    We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or lawful source of income.

    Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, 425 Pleasant St. SW Grand Rapids MI 49503. Fax: 616-774-4120 General phone: 616-774-2431
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Home Improvement Program (Repair Program)

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  • If you are interested in our repair program, please review the following Selection Criteria sheet and then fill out and return the application. Be sure to include all of the required supporting documents that are listed on the last page.

    We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or lawful source of income.
  • Selection Criteria

  • 1. Proof of Homeownership

    ‐ Own home in our project coverage area that is your primary residence.

    ‐ Provide Proof of Homeowners Insurance Coverage (if you don't have home insurance, let us try to help you obtain it)

    ‐ Be current on property tax payments (to be verified by Habitat through city website) and be current on mortgage payments.

    ‐ Veteran applicants may apply if living with relative who owns home.

    ‐ Have no more than $20,000 in cash assets.

    Due to funding requirements, Habitat Kent’s repair program only partners with homeowners from the above Grand Rapids, Michigan neighborhoods. If you have questions about your neigborhood location or would like refferals to other home repair services please call (616)-588-5258.
  • 2. Willingness to Partner with Habitat

    ‐ Complete application package and participate in application process.

    ‐ Perform required “Sweat Equity” volunteer hours if applicable.

    ‐ Be willing to accept a forgivable lien against property.

    ‐ Be present at home the day the work is being completed if possible.

    ‐ Maintain an attitude of cooperation and treat all stakeholders with respect.

    3. Ability to Pay for Repair

    - Total household income plus a modest percentage of home value cannot exceed the applicable limit in the chart below (percentage of home value only included when the home is worth more than $153,360).

    ‐ You must be willing and able to repay up to 40% of the total project cost.

    ‐ A reasonable payment plan will be offered to applicants who have a debt to income ratio less than 40%. Applicants that are not approved for a payment plan will have the option of paying 40% of the total project costs up front.
  • AMI limits updated 6/8/18

    Note: Habitat for Humanity of Kent County approves repair projects based on critical repair assessments, health & safety needs, budgetary constraints, and location. We reserve the right to decline any potential project that does not fit our stated goals.
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  • We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or lawful source of income.

    Instructions: Completely fill out the application (please complete all blanks). If your application is incomplete, you run the risk of not being accepted into the program. Along with this application, please be sure to turn in copies of all documents on the List of Supporting Documents which is on the last page. Please turn in the application by the due date written on page one. Your application will be kept confidential.
  • Applicant Information

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  • Current Housing Information

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  • Household Information

  • *Please list everyone, other than applicant, who resides in the home.
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  • Need

  • Please place a check mark next to your need(s):
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  • Willingness to Partner

  • As part of the Willingness to Partner criteria, you will be required to pay a certain amount of the expenses incurred to repair your home. You will also be required to to sign a forgivable lien. Please read the following points carefully:
  • 1. The co-payment will be 40% of total project costs. Sweat Equity can be completed to lower the co-payment to 30% of the total project cost.

    2. You will be required to sign a forgivable lien also known as a forgivable second mortgage in the amount of the total project expenses. This lien will be reduced over time and will be forgiven after 5 years as long as you make your agreed upon payments. The forgivable lien helps ensure that you are not taking advantage of the program to repair your home so that you can immediately sell it for profit. Living in the home for at least 5 years after the repairs are complete effectively means the forgivable lien will not effect you at all.

    * By signing below, you are indicating your Willingness to Partner with Habitat *
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  • Asset Information

  • *Please list all household cash assets (checking & savings accounts, CDs, other bank accounts, cash, etc.) If you have more than $20,000 in cash assets, then you do not qualify for this program.
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  • Employment Information

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  • Income Information

  • *Please list all monthly household income amounts before taxes and deductions.
  • Applicant Income Information

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  • Household Member 3 Income Information

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  • Feedback

  • *How did you hear about Habitat for Humanity (please check all that apply)
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  • Agreement, Authorization, and Release: Applicant and all household members age 18 and older: I am authorizing Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, Inc. (HFHKC) to evaluate my actual need for repairs to my home, my ability to repay the amount agreed upon for repairs, and my willingness to partner with Habitat. I understand that the evaluation will include personal visits (including an inspection of my home). I understand that providing false information is grounds for denial. I also understand that completion of this application in no way guarantees that I will receive assistance through the HFHKC Neighborhood Improvement Program. I authorize HFHKC to pull my credit report and screen my name against sex offender registries. I also understand that data collected from this application may be used along with other applicant data for statistical analysis. Confidentiality of personal information will be maintained according to HFHKC's Confidentiality Policy.

  • *Please read the following statements carefully and sign - *All household members who are age 17 and over should sign.
  • Applicant and all household members age 18 and older: I am authorizing Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, Inc. (HFHKC) to evaluate my actual need for repairs to my home, my ability to repay the amount agreed upon for repairs, and my willingness to partner with Habitat. I understand that the evaluation will include personal visits (including an inspection of my home). I understand that providing false information is grounds for denial. I also understand that completion of this application in no way guarantees that I will receive assistance through the HFHKC Neighborhood Improvement Program.

    I authorize HFHKC to pull my credit report and screen my name against sex offender registries. I also understand that data collected from this application may be used along with other applicant data for statistical analysis. Confidentiality of personal information will be maintained according to HFHKC's Confidentiality Policy.

    17 year olds: By signing below, I acknowledge that HFHKC will screen my name against sex offender registries. Confidentiality of personal information will be maintained according to HFHKC's Confidentiality Policy.
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  • Confidentiality Policy

  • *All information in your application package will be kept confidential

    Habitat for Humanity of Kent County is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of non-public information regarding applicants, homebuyers, and homeowners in compliance with the law. Accordingly, board members, employees, and volunteers who are permitted to have access to non-public information regarding applicants, homebuyers, and homeowners shall not disclose any of it to third parties without their consent, except as permitted by law. Access to non-public information (such as personal information, tax returns, pay stubs, income documentation, credit reports, housing payment status and history, etc.) is restricted to board members, employees, and a limited number of volunteers on a need-to-know basis.
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  • Information for Government Monitoring Purposes & Statistical Analysis

  • Please read this statement before completing:The following demographic information is often requested by the government to monitor our compliance with equal credit opportunity and fair housing laws. You are not required to furnish this information but are encouraged to do so. The law provides that we may neither discriminate on the basis of this information nor on whether or not you choose to furnish it. If you do not wish to furnish this information, please check the box indicating so.
  • APPLICANT:
  • CO-APPLICANT:
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  • Neighborhood Improvement Program List of Supporting Documents

  • Please be sure to turn in COPIES of all of the supporting documents listed here with your completed application. Do not include original documents with your application.
  • *Note: providing bank statements that show the deposit of benefits is insufficient. We require copies of your most recent benefit letters of benefit statements.
  • Drop files here or
    If you are unable to upload digital copies. Please mail or drop-off paper copies to Habitat for Humanity of Kent County 425 Pleasant St. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
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