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Summer 2019
June 9th | EXIT INTERVIEW: McKee reflects on leading Habitat Kent through period of change MiBiz
June 5th | Annual Parade of Homes underway in GR Fox17
June 3rd | Habitat Humanity of Kent Co. builds homes and communities for local veterans Fox17
Spring 2019
May 20th | Nonprofit hires executive director Grand Rapids Business Journal
March 22nd | Grocery chain raises $129K for housing Grand Rapids Business Journal
Winter 2019
February 27th | $9M Habitat for Humanity campaign aims to invest in 400 Grand Rapids homes Mlive.com
February 27th | Habitat for Humanity focused on Roosevelt Park WZZM13
Fall 2018
November 1st|Spend less on your home renovation project with items at Habitat Kent Restore FOX17 Morning Mix
October 25th|Independent Bank “Made a Difference” in local communities Rockford Squire
October 19th|Groups unite to give Kent County veteran new roof WOODTV8
October 19th|Habitat Kent Restore, redecorate your home and support a good cause FOX17 Morning Mix
October 16th|Volunteers help renovate house for local veteran WZZM13
October 12th|City OKs $64M plan for housing City of Grand Rapids
October 10th|Commission advances development of $64 million in housing projects City of Grand Rapids
September 7th|GR partners on energy, sustainability efforts GRBJ
Summer 2018
July 9th|Appliance maker, nonprofit plan affordable housing projects GRBJ
June 27th|U.S. Green Building Council announces latest LEED Homes Award Winners Archinect
June 26th|U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2017 LEED Homes Award Recipients USGBC
June 23rd|West Michigan Jeep Fest FOX17
June 5th|WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Meet Graduates of our CCL Leadership Programs! GR Chamber
Spring 2018
May 23rd|The Beloved Community in action Habitat International
May 20th|Plaza Roosevelt development gets city support, affordable housing funding still uncertain MiBiz
May 18th|Report shows bank ahead of goal GRBJ
May 16th|NPO Showcase sits down with Habitat for Humanity GRTV
May 16th|Brownfield Authority approves MDEQ funding request for Plaza Roosevelt City of Grand Rapids
April 23rd|Foundation raises $40K for housing nonprofit GRBJ
April 23rd|Grand Rapids warfighter support includes housing vets DCMA
April 20th|Change Ups-Board Member GRBJ
April 13th|Change Ups-SpartanNash GRBJ
April 12th|Make Habitat Restore your first stop for DIY needs WZZM13
Winter 2017-2018
March 6th|Scan campaign raises thousands of dollars for Habitat for Humanity WILX
March 3rd|Habitat Kent PSA GRTV
February 23rd|City approves $40M project GRBJ
February 21st|City Commission approves Plaza Roosevelt site plans WGVU
February 21st|Plaza Roosevelt plans approved by Grand Rapids City Commission MiBiz
February 21st|Plaza Roosevelt Development Approved By City Commission WKTV Journal
January 29th|Volunteer, internship fair taking place at GVSU GVSU Lanthorn
January 24th|Housing nonprofit appoints board GRBJ
January 15th|Fifth Third Bank empowering our community WOTV4
December 22nd|Inside Track: Former vet lends a hand GRBJ
December 22nd|NPO Change Ups ChoiceOne Bank GRBJ
December 15th|Bank foundation awards $250K to nonprofits GRBJ
December 13th|3 West Michigan non-profits get $250K from Fifth Third Foundation MLive.com
Fall 2017
November 20th|Habitat for Humanity and veterans housing on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus WKTV
November 9th|Honor all who served this Veterans Day WOODTV8
November 8th|Indoor airPLUS Leader Award Winners Indoor airPLUS
November 6th|City Connection – Habitat for Humanity – November 2017 GRTV
October 24th|Habitat for Humanity: Welcome Home WGVU
September 24th|“Thank you we couldn’t have done it without you” – Volunteers help repair veteran’s homes FOX17
September 12th|Members Tom Bassett-Dilley Architect & Habitat for Humanity Kent County featured in USGBC LEED Homes Awards Green Homes Institute
September 12th|USGBC Announces LEED Homes Award Winners USGBC
September 7th|Team Rubicon members set for disaster deployment WOODTV8
September 7th|Plaza Roosevelt Breaks Ground to Create Healthier Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids Michigan Health Endowment Fund
September 7th|Team Rubicon members set for disaster deployment WOODTV8
September 6th|Habitat Kent builds new house for local veteran’s family WGVU
September 6th|DISASTER RESPONSE TRAINING HELD IN GRAND RAPIDS WZZM13
September 6th|Dine and Donate: give back with Applebee’s WOTV4 Women
September 1st|Local veteran receives Habitat for Humanity home WZZM13
Summer 2017
August 31st|Plaza Roosevelt site plans revealed WGVU
August 31st|Partners share plan for $40M urban development GRBJ
August 30th|Site plans for Plaza Roosevelt unveiled WOODTV8
August 30th|Partners unveil $40M redevelopment plan for ‘Plaza Roosevelt’ MLive.com
August 17th|Encounters at Rumsey Street: An excerpt from SiTE:LAB’s Catalog Rapid Growth
August 14th|12 affordable housing strategies Grand Rapids could implement MLive.com
August 4th|$500K grants will help Grand Rapids area nonprofits supply affordable housing Michigan Radio
August 2nd|Two Grand Rapids nonprofits get $1 million in grant funding to address affordable housing WKTV
August 2nd|Housing advocates get $500K grants for neighborhood projects MLive.com
July 30th|Mayor Bliss and Habitat Kent build new affordable housing on city’s west side WGVU
July 29th|GR mayor, volunteers help build affordable housing on west side FOX17
July 28th|Habitat for Humanity of Kent County shares more about the mayor’s millennial build WZZM13
July 25th|Mayor’s Millennial Build WGVU
July 24th|Food distributor gives Helping Hand to nonprofits GRBJ
July 7th|Affordable housing deserves ‘intentional investment’ GRBJ
July 7th|West Michigan feels affordable housing crunch GRBJ
July 6th|GR veteran gets new roof from national program WOODTV8
July 6th|Korean War Veteran from Grand Rapids gets new roof FOX17
June 28th|Grand Rapids veteran receives roof, thanks to national campaign WZZM13
June 28th|Mitre Matters Holy Family Radio
June 19th|Grand Rapids’ $20 million southwest side high school fully funded FOX17
June 19th|New $20M Southwest Side high school expected to open in 2020 MLive.com
June 10th|Catholic community, Habitat Kent rebuild apartment complex destroyed in fire WZZM13
June 10th|Affordable housing provided to families in need through volunteer effort MLive.com
June 2nd|Habitat Kent’s 3rd Annual Roosevelt Park Curb Appeal Contest is June 3 WKTV Journal
June 2nd|Espacio de convivio “Plaza Roosevelt” en marcha El Informador
Spring 2017
May 17th|Several Applebee’s locations helping local veterans WZZM13
May 16th|GRPS students build, design home for family in need WOODTV8
April 7th|Habitat for Humanity receives $42K from SpartanNash WZZM13
April 5th|SpartanNash to donate $95K to local Habitiat for Humanity groups MLive.com
April 1st|Voluntary RE:action Women’s Lifstyle
March 24th|Plaza Roosevelt : Piden participación activa de comunidad hispana El Vocero
March 23rd|Dirigentes de proyecto “Plaza Roosevelt” buscan incluir voces de residentes El Informador
March 18th|Grand Rapids Public Schools receive big donation FOX17
Winter 2016/2017
February 7th|Habitat for Humanity teams up with local supermarkets for community fundraiser MLive
February 6th|Kent, Ottawa families among 65 to benefit from $907K Habitat grant MLive
January 22nd|Winners and finalists announced in 2017 MiBiz Best-Managed Nonprofits Awards MiBiz
January 22nd|Authentic community engagement critical for Habitat Kent work MiBiz
December 2nd|High school anchors urban development Grand Rapids Business Journal
December 2nd|Plaza development represents the best of Grand Rapids and its spirit Grand Rapids Business Journal
Fall 2016
November 27th|Projects to watch: Developments take shape across West Michigan MiBiz.com
November 27th|Gritty Roosevelt Park neighborhood is getting new life, new shine MLive.com
November 22nd|Morning Buzz 5 Things to Know for November 22nd FOX17
November 22nd|Five Acre Plot in Grand Rapids Once Used Artprize Exhibit Getting a Big Makeover Michigan Radio
November 22nd|Partners plan 5.5-acre urban development Grand Rapids Business Journal
November 21st|Community partners announce Plaza Roosevelt development plans The Rapidian
November 21st|Spanish English School Coming to Roosevelt Park MLive.com
November 21st|Multimillion Dollar Development MLive.com
November 21st|Major Grand Rapids Roosevelt Development Unveiled WZZM13
November 21st|Inside the Plans for Grand Rapids Plaza Roosevelt Pt. 1 WOODTV8
November 21st|Inside the Plans for Grand Rapids Plaza Roosevelt Pt. 2 WOODTV8
October 6th|Four-time ArtPrize venue winner competes for 5th win WOODTV8
October 6th|Collaborative Design Students Help Build Community Soccer Field for ArtPrize Eight KCAD
September 29th|Leading through the arts: Teens in GR and across the state transform Michigan’s creative landscape Rapid Growth Media
September 22nd|Volunteers building for veterans Eight West FOX17
September 19th|Making home ownership dreams come true Eight West WOODTV8
September 13th|Roosevelt Park releases community video of their own The Rapidian
September 6th|Hoogerhyde Safe & Lock Celebrates 90th Anniversary Hoogerhyde Safe & Lock
September 6th|WZZM13 My West Michigan: Women Build Part 3 WZZM13
September 6th|WZZM13 My West Michigan: Women Build Part 2 WZZM13
September 6th|WZZM13 My West Michigan: Women Build Part 1 WZZM13
September 6th|PAUL AMENTA: Going behind the scenes with the curator of SiTE:LAB The Revue
Summer 2016
August 23rd|Help build our community with Habitat Kent WOODTV8
August 12th|Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards Presented to Honorees for Reducing Energy Waste MLive.com
August 12th|Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards Presented to Honorees for Reducing Energy Waste WKAR
August 8th|Habitat for Humanity Kent County LEEDs Affordable Green Housing Movement in MI USGBC
August 10th|West Michigan shines among finalists for Energy Excellence awards GRBJ
August 8th|Habitat for Humanity Kent County LEEDs Affordable Green Housing Movement in MI USGBC
August 5th|United Methodist Church celebrating 150 years MLive.com
August 5th|Holland city, businesses finalists for Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards Holland Sentinel
July 28th|Homebuilders win Power Builder award Grand Rapids Business Journal
July 26th|Lowe’s Teams with Habitat Kent to Help Roosevelt Park Reach Neighborhood Goals The Rapidian
July 21st|Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, Cottage Home land awards for green building Rapid Growth Media
July 14th|West Michigan Organizations Awarded LEED Homes Power Builders Green Home Institute
July 5th|Furniture maker ranks among top 50 ‘civic-minded’ companies in US GRBJ
June 29th|West Michigan Jeep and 4×4 Fest WZZM13
June 28th|U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2015 LEED Homes Award Winners USGBC
June 26th|Home Builder’s Associations hosting Micro Run FOX17
Spring 2016
June 13th|The DAAC’s New Digs: DIY Space Resettles in GR’s Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Revue
June 13th|Habitat for Humanity ReStore is packed with great finds and great deals WOODTV 8
June 4th|House moved to new street for ArtPrize 8 entry WOODTV 8
June 4th|ArtPrize entrant moves 2-story house in Rumsey Street Project MLive.com
April 29th|New Banners for Grandville Business Corridor The Rapidian
April 21st|$1,000 raised by SpartanNash for area Habitat for Humanity St. Peter Herald
April 19th|SpartanNash Foundation raises $114,500 for Habitat for Humanity SpartanNash Foundation
April 17th|Nonprofit leaders focused on engaging new generation, diversifying workforce MiBiz
March 30th|Volunteerism brings together more than 700 volunteers GVSU Lanthorn
March 20th|Habitat for Humanity gets $500K grant to preserve affordable housing MiBiz
March 18th|Applebee’s holding fundraiser for local veteran FOX17
Winter 2015/16
January 21st|$500,000 revitalization effort for Grand Rapids’ West Side: Building, repairing affordable housing FOX17
January 19th|Habitat for Humanity looking for veterans who need home repair FOX17
January 11th|BriAnne McKee Habitat Kent New Executive Director WJRW
December 16 |Habitat Kent Names New Executive Director Women’s Lifestyle
December 9 |United Bank and Habitat for Humanity FOX17 Morning Mix
Fall 2015
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
Summer 2015
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
Spring 2015
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
Winter 2015
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
