Staff build days have always been a standout volunteer day at Habitat Kent. They give our office and ReStore staff the chance to have a direct role in home construction. Recently, staff spent two days volunteering at our first home in Muskegon County, helping build a house that a local family will soon call home. Project Accountant, David, shares, “There is a lot of […]
Mel Hatfield is a born creative and dynamic entrepreneur. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as a powerhouse in interior design, relationship building, and strategic business development. Mel has an uncompromising passion for community and affordable homeownership. In her role, Mel will support Habitat for Humanity’s mission by driving strategic growth, building […]
We’re excited to introduce our two newest board members: Jessica and Tom! Jessica Crosby Jessica Crosby is the founder of Delight Remodel & Design, where she transforms houses into beautiful, functional homes that reflect the stories of the people who live in them. With a background in design and construction, she brings both creativity and practical expertise to every […]
We’re thrilled to share that Habitat Kent is expanding into Muskegon County, and the construction of our very first home in the area is officially underway! Recently, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the home located at 1351 Ada Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442. This three-bedroom, one-bathroom home is expected to be completed in the fall of […]
Exciting progress is being made on the first seven condos in Pleasant Hills! Watch the video below for a sneak peek with our CEO, Bev Thiel. Recently, the site of the homes has been full of activity. Our construction team, Carpenter’s Club members, volunteers, and other partners have been busy getting the siding up, sidewalks […]
For Tim and Jessica, the road to homeownership taught them many life lessons along the way. Their journey started about four years ago after Jessica and her daughter moved to the United States. “We first met through our job, and through there, we fell in love, and we ended up moving in together in an apartment,” said Tim. […]
“My journey with Habitat was beautiful.” – Carmen, Habitat Kent homeowner That journey started for Carmen after years of renting and living with her mother. When she began looking into homeownership, she faced obstacles because of her credit score. Carmen began working on improving her credit and learning more about finances. Then she heard about […]
At Habitat Kent, we pride ourselves on our sustainable building practices. Since 2007, all of our homes have been Energy Star certified, and since 2023, our homes have been all-electric, helping homeowners save significantly on their utilities. We’re honored to have been recently recognized for these efforts by Consumers Energy with their Spotlight Award for […]
More than 60 people came together to make a difference tonight, like they have for multiple weeks before. They come together each week to hear a presentation from a representative of a local organization, learn about a resource they didn’t know about before, and explore community issues and how they can make an impact on those […]
We’re excited to welcome Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez to Habitat Kent as our Vice President of Finance and Administration! Evelyn is a dedicated financial leader with a passion for using her expertise to uplift communities and strengthen mission-driven organizations. She holds a Master of Accountancy from Davenport University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Grand […]
