Amanda and Brandon had hopes of owning their own home but didn’t think it was possible. Amanda explains, “I didn’t know how we could afford anything in this housing market. Everything we could afford needed tons of repairs to make it livable.” When they came across Habitat, their minds changed. Once enrolled in our program, […]
Who Are the Women of Habitat Kent? Women of Habitat Kent offers opportunities for women who are passionate about our community and affordable housing to come together and get involved. It empowers them to lead as volunteers and philanthropists and raise awareness about the need for affordable housing in Kent County. Being part of Women […]
Volunteers are the heartbeat of Habitat Kent. Without their help on construction sites, at the ReStore, and beyond, we wouldn’t be able to bring our mission of building homes, communities, and hope to life. We have volunteer opportunities available all year round, even on our construction sites. A typical build day with us starts with […]
We’re excited to introduce our four newest board members: Karla Amaya-Leone, Mike Bellovich, Duff Lewis, and Kyle Visser! Karla Amaya-Leone Karla is originally from California where she earned her degree from San Francisco State University before moving to West Michigan in 2012. She, her husband, and their young daughter have come to love experiencing all […]
We join observances around the world to remember and celebrate former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his life of service following his recent passing. He and Rosalynn Carter have served as Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers over the 35 years they helped to build affordable housing with the organization. “With a desire for freedom […]
Nefeg and Oscar’s long-time dream was to have a safe and stable place to raise their two sons. When they learned about Habitat Kent through a coworker, they realized that their dream could become a reality. Their determination to make this happen shone through as they worked hard to complete our Homeownership Program. Now, they’ve […]
As part of our Homeownership Program, future Habitat Kent Homeowners complete a series of classes on financial and homeownership education. Now, we’re excited to also offer many of these classes to the general public. Plus, they’re free to attend! While some of the classes are mainstays of our program, others are new additions. Introduction to […]
When Domitira learned about our Homeownership Program, she knew she wanted to join. Even though she wanted to be a homeowner, she didn’t think it was possible in her immediate future. She had the drive and work ethic necessary to become a homeowner, so she decided to take a chance on herself and Habitat Kent. […]
The final part of our three-part volunteer stories series. Each year, over a thousand members of our community dedicate their time, talents, and hearts to helping further our mission of building homes, communities, and hope. They help on our board of directors and committees, on construction sites, at ReStore and community events, and more. Each […]
Construction Volunteers Spotlight Habitat Kent construction sites are always bustling with volunteer activity. Whether they are first-timers, regular volunteers who are part of our Carpenter’s Club, or anywhere in between, they’re always committed to the work they’re doing on Habitat Kent homes. Each volunteer has their own motivations and reasons for working on build sites […]
