“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 […]
Each April, National Volunteer Week offers a special opportunity to recognize and thank those who generously give their time, talent, voice, and support to causes they care about. Volunteers are the heartbeat of Habitat Kent. Their dedication strengthens our community and brings us closer to a world where everyone has a decent place to live. […]
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 […]
