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
