In the News
There’s always something inspiring happening at Habitat for Humanity Detroit—from families moving into new homes to volunteers and community partners making a lasting impact.
Explore our latest blog posts to see our mission in action and the lives being transformed right here in Detroit.

Habitat Detroit on WDIV with Rocket Mortgage
Ahead of the NFL Draft in Detroit our Director of Philanthropy, Mary Ellen Kearney, was invited to come on Detroit’s WDIV to discuss the exciting partnership between Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Michigan and Consumers Energy Aim to Raise $300,000
Energy Provider Will Donate $1 for Every $2 Raised, Up to $100,000 Habitat for Humanity of Michigan and Consumers Energy have teamed once again to provide financial support to Habitat

No Shortage of Inspiration During International Women’s Month
From Habitat Detroit staff, to volunteers, to homeowners, we don’t have to look far for inspirational female figures, stories, and mentors during International Women’s Month! Just take a look at

Welcoming New Homeowners to Morningside
Schaterika Matthews is the latest homeowner to be welcomed to the Habitat Detroit family, and she’s proud to show her young daughter that homeownership is possible. Ms. Matthews joins the

Hard Work and Dedication Make Local Mother of Three a Homeowner
Raising kids is anything but easy. Add in the stress of housing instability, high rent, and frequent moves to the equation and it makes the joys of parenthood even harder

Congratulations, Dawn Elliot — recipient of the Habitat Detroit Mission Impact Award
Congrats to Dawn Elliot, a Habitat Detroit Mission Impact Award winner! Dawn is a Loan Officer at First Merchants Bank and has assisted us in six home closings (with one