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Habitat for Humanity
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      • Rebuild
      • Improvement Phases
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      Build Sustainably.

      At Habitat Kent, we believe sustainability must incorporate every facet of an organization. From recycling bins in our workspace to building energy efficient homes, when holistic practices are in place we are building better future for our homeowners, neighborhoods, city, and planet.

      This is what unites us.”

      Partnering with residents to repair and improve homes
      for our local families.

      PHASE 1: Apply
      Call the Habitat Kent Repair Line at 616-588-5258 or email gmallory@habitatkent.org. You will be screened by Habitat Kent that includes a home assessment to see if you qualify for the program. Once screened you will then fill out the full application.

      PHASE 2: Sign Off For Work
      Working with Habitat Kent staff, you will sign off on the work to be done on your home. Volunteers will be guided by Habitat Kent to complete repair and improvement tasks on your home.

      PHASE 3: Repayment Plan
      After the work is completed you will work with Habitat Kent staff to complete a repayment plan for the work.

      Building Green

      Affordable Homes

      Homeowners save money

      Our advanced framing technique allows for more insulation in fact, we exceed the insulation building code.

      We airseal the home by caulking every place 2 pieces of wood touch to minimize air loss.

      Each home is Energy-Star certified to reduce utility costs, making homebuyers eligible for down payment assistance.

      Healthy Living

      Building safe homes for families.

      We install an Energy Recovery Ventilation Unit that recycles the home with fresh air, improving many cases of asthma and allergies.

      We use low VOC drywall adhesive to minimize fumes.

      Building Green

      Working Local

      Our community works together

      Our cabinetry is assembled by members workers in Michigan’s prison-employment program.

      Master Gardeners work with homebuyers to design landscape plans using native plants.

      Low Waste

      Resources are conserved.

      We divert 90% of waste materials from landfills to protect Earth’s natural resources.

      We sort and recycle all wood, cardboard and concrete materials to reduce waste and minimize sorting costs.

      We install recycled carpeting.

      As the largest nonprofit homebuilder in the nation, we care about being resourceful. But this goes beyond ourselves: we’re thinking about each family moving into a Habitat home. Through wise green building practices, we keep construction costs low and homes affordable for families once they move in.

      Homeownership Impact…

      68%

      of families report an increase in their income

      What we do today impacts our future. As stewards of God’s earth, we are committed to making a social, economic and environmental difference in everything we do.

      35%

      of Grand Rapids children live in poverty; of those, 79% live in substandard housing

      25%

      of families report better grades in school for their children

      58%

      of four-person families making $31,250 or less cannot find affordable housing

      Need for Affordable Housing

      Our hearts break at the thought of a family having to choose between paying rent or buying food. Consider this:

      58% of four-person families making $31,250 or less cannot find affordable housing
      Nearly 900 four-person families in Grand Rapids live with another family to make ends meet
      35% of Grand Rapids children live in poverty; of those, 79% live in substandard housing

      There’s a huge need for affordable housing, and we’re working hard to make that happen. Why? Because we realize the benefits homeownership has on children, families and communities.

      How Homeownership Makes A Difference

      A Davenport University study shows more ways homeownership is making a difference in the lives of Habitat families:

      68% of families report an increase in their income
      25% of families report better grades in school for their children
      23% of families report less sickness
      58% of families report less family conflict
      40% of families report obtaining additional education

      Homeownership Builds Stronger Families

      Children of homeowners:
      Are 25% more likely to graduate from high school
      Are 116% more likely to graduate from college
      Are 20% less likely to become teenage mothers
      Are 59% more likely to own a home within 10 years of moving from parent’s household
      Save taxpayers an estimated $34,000 in public expenditures

      Homeowners:
      Are 10% more likely to attend church
      Are 16% more likely to join parent-teacher organizations, block clubs, etc.
      Read newspapers 1.3 times more often
      Are less likely to have alcohol and substance-abuse problems

      A Home Can Change Lives

      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

      • Main Office Hours:

        Monday – Thursday: 10am – 2pm*

        *Visits at all other times are by appointment only.

      • ReStore South: Division

        5701 Division Ave S
        Wyoming, MI 49548
        (616) 531-4591

      • ReStore North: Alpine

        5920 Alpine Ave NW
        Comstock Park, MI 49321
        (616) 647-9292

      • ReStore Hours:

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

      • ReStore Donation Drop-Off Hours:

        **PLEASE NOTE: DONATION HOURS CURRENTLY VARY DUE TO STAFFING

        Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
        Saturday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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      Interested in this house? Get a pre-qualification letter from a participating mortgage lender participating within our program requirements:

      • Mercantile Bank, Staci Nichols
      • Choice One Bank, Bonnie Potter
      • Mortgage 1, Dan Grzywacz , or
      • Click here to see a list of MHSDA-approved lenders

      Veteran Homeownership Application Request

      Home Repair Wait List

      Group Interest Survey

      • 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.