Aug 18, 2020 | Donate, Homeownership, Housing Counseling, ReStore, Volunteer
Did you know that August 19th is #WorldPhotoDay? We want to celebrate! Here’s how: #ShowUsYourHabitat Habitat means something different to everyone. To us, Habitat represents a safe and affordable shelter. To others, it could mean their spot, their sanctuary, their...
Aug 18, 2020 | Volunteer, Homeownership
We made it to August which means it’s time for a new Americorps term! Meet Ethan – he is our new Volunteer Services Americorps member and has committed to a year of service with Habitat Monroe! Ethan is a recent graduate of Bowling Green State University...
Aug 13, 2020 | Donate, Homeownership, Housing Counseling, ReStore, Uncategorized, Volunteer
$13,500; YOU all made THAT happen! Some of you may remember that during the spring, as we all sheltered at home, we launched our 2020 Challenge. The idea was to ask 20 people to donate $20 to Habitat Monroe, who would then ask 20 of their friends to donate...
Jul 31, 2020 | Homeownership, Housing Counseling
Hi, I’m Jeanette and I am a certified housing counselor and financial coach at Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County H.O.P.E. Program. H.O.P.E stands for Home Ownership Preparation and Education. We are a Michigan State Housing Developments Authority (MSHDA) certified...
Jul 21, 2020 | Donate, Homeownership, Housing Counseling, ReStore, Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity’s newest homeowner, Jamie Miller, is not unlike any other member of the community. She did not have extraordinary circumstances which lead her to applying for a Habitat home – she simply wanted to be a homeowner. The 39 year old, mother of...
Jul 20, 2020 | Homeownership, Housing Counseling
Unprecedented Times No one should have to worry about losing their home during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer, as she and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services announced the MiMortgage Relief Partnership that...
