Sep 8, 2020 | Homeownership, Housing Counseling
Renters with Children hit hardest by pandemic; Habitat offers solution The lack of affordable housing is what pushes many families to rent, according to a 2018 article by Rent Cafe. As this graphic shows, there are only 40 affordable & available units for every...
Aug 25, 2020 | Housing Counseling, Homeownership
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to drastically affect us individually and collectively.Changes in the economy, employment, and government-imposed moratoriums will bringabout a flood of mass evictions. If you need help staying in your home, MSHDA has created the...
Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
TICKETS We are limited to selling 100 tickets so we will make it available first to WLI members. If we have tickets remaining, we will open it up to non-members. Tickets are $25. if you wish NOT to attend but would like to bid on our silent auction items and...
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...
Aug 11, 2020 | ReStore, Uncategorized
When Elisabeth was looking for a job between school semesters, she was hoping for somewhere that she couldearn some money and assist a good organization. “The Habitat Restore fit the bill perfectly,.” Elisabeth, or Betsy as she is known to her coworkers &...
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...
