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Meridian Donates $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity Detroit to Support Affordable Housing and Improve Residents’ Quality of Life 1200 800 habitatdetroit
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Meridian Donates $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity Detroit to Support Affordable Housing and Improve Residents’ Quality of Life

Meridian, a leading managed care organization in the state of Michigan and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has invested an additional $20,000 in Habitat for Humanity projects in Detroit to improve housing affordability, safety and quality for low to moderate income families seeking a decent place to live and wanting to build…

WDIV Visits Women’s Empowerment Week 1200 800 habitatdetroit
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WDIV Visits Women’s Empowerment Week

We had such a great week last week during our Women’s Empowerment Week with three productive and inspiring days of building. A strong group of volunteers came together to support Habitat Detroit and make major improvements to one of our current projects on Maryland St. Habitat Detroit’s Women’s Empowerment Week was made possible thanks to sponsorship…

Building Hope and Homes With Women’s Empowerment Week 1200 800 habitatdetroit
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Building Hope and Homes With Women’s Empowerment Week

Habitat for Humanity is hosting its first-ever Women’s Empowerment Week from Nov. 12-16. The weeklong event features three days of building and volunteering events for women as well as female-focused brand representation, and opportunities for networking among people with similar passions for giving back and bettering Detroit. Women’s Empowerment Week with Habitat Detroit is presented…

Habitat Detroit Homeowner Named 2024 Homeowner of the Year by Habitat for Humanity of Michigan 1200 800 habitatdetroit
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Habitat Detroit Homeowner Named 2024 Homeowner of the Year by Habitat for Humanity of Michigan

Donyelle Till, a homeowner with Habitat for Humanity Detroit, has been honored as the 2024 Homeowner of the Year by Habitat for Humanity of Michigan. This award recognizes Till’s outstanding contributions to her community and embodiment of Habitat for Humanity’s mission. Stephanie Osterland, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Detroit, commented on Donyelle Till’s award: “Donyelle…

Habitat for Humanity Detroit Receives Grant from National Council on Aging 1200 800 habitatdetroit
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Habitat for Humanity Detroit Receives Grant from National Council on Aging

Funds Support Non-Profit’s “Return Home Safe” Program Habitat for Humanity Detroit is re-launching the Return Home Safe (RHS) program thanks to a grant from the National Council on Aging (NCOA). This program aims to reduce the risk for at-home falls for eligible low-income older adults. RHS operates as a partnership between Habitat for Humanity Detroit…

Morningside Neighborhood Gains New Homeowner 1200 800 habitatdetroit
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Morningside Neighborhood Gains New Homeowner

We celebrated the latest Habitat Detroit homeowner, Donna McPherson, at a Home Dedication this summer. “Becoming a Habitat Detroit homeowner has been a transformative experience. It has given me a sense of security, stability, and pride. I am overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation to everyone who has been a part of this journey. I hope that my…

Getting to know our 2024 Volunteer of the Year, Scot Norris 1200 800 habitatdetroit
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Getting to know our 2024 Volunteer of the Year, Scot Norris

Scot Norris has been a devoted Habitat for Humanity volunteer for nearly two decades. His unwavering dedication, passion, and commitment to our organization have left an indelible mark not only on the Detroit community but also within the broader Habitat network, having volunteered with multiple affiliates across the United States and Canada. In his pivotal…

State Farm and Habitat for Humanity Detroit Partner to Provide Safe, Stable Housing to Neighbors in Need 1200 800 habitatdetroit
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State Farm and Habitat for Humanity Detroit Partner to Provide Safe, Stable Housing to Neighbors in Need

State Farm has provided $15,000 in grant funding for the Habitat Detroit homeownership program Habitat for Humanity Detroit and State Farm have teamed up to build homes, community, and hope in and around the city of Detroit. State Farm has provided a grant in the award amount of $15,000 to help Habitat Detroit provide homeownership…

Thanking Sylvia Hubbard, Habitat Board Member and Habitat Homeowner, for Six Years of Service 1200 800 habitatdetroit
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Thanking Sylvia Hubbard, Habitat Board Member and Habitat Homeowner, for Six Years of Service

Thank you to long-time Habitat for Humanity Detroit board member, advocate, and homeowner Sylvia Hubbard, who recently completed her term and stepped back after six years on the board! Sylvia has an incredible story and despite life’s immense challenges, was a constant source of inspiration and positivity during her time volunteering with Habitat Detroit. About…

Long-Time Volunteer, Keith Kolodsick, Celebrates 20 Years with Habitat Detroit 1200 800 habitatdetroit
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Long-Time Volunteer, Keith Kolodsick, Celebrates 20 Years with Habitat Detroit

This month we’re recognizing long-time Habitat Detroit volunteer, Keith Kolodsick! Along with his two sons, he started volunteering back in 2004. For twenty years we’ve had the great pleasure of working with him. Inspired by their work on the Jimmy Carter Project in 2005, (where 30 homes were built in a week!) Keith and his…

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