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Celebrating HFHD’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Dennis Murray! https://habitatdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/dennis-murray-volunteer-featured.jpg 1200 800 habitatdetroit habitatdetroit https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/93c049233ae4b274f7b3b443765808b9?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 7, 2025 July 7, 2025

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July 7, 2025
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Celebrating HFHD’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Dennis Murray!

This well-deserved recognition comes as no surprise to anyone who’s had the pleasure of working alongside Dennis. He’s been a reliable and dedicated part of our organization for years! Dennis lends his time, skills, and heart to nearly every aspect of our work. As a key member of our “Tuesday Crew,” a dedicated group of regular volunteers…

Congratulations to Our Director of Philanthropy, a 2025 Crain’s Detroit Notable Leader in Philanthropy! https://habitatdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mary-ellen-philanthrophy.jpg 1200 800 habitatdetroit habitatdetroit https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/93c049233ae4b274f7b3b443765808b9?s=96&d=mm&r=g June 25, 2025 June 25, 2025

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June 25, 2025
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Congratulations to Our Director of Philanthropy, a 2025 Crain’s Detroit Notable Leader in Philanthropy!

We’re proud to share that Mary Ellen Kearney, Director of Philanthropy at Habitat for Humanity Detroit, has been named one of Crain Detroit’s 2025 Notable Leaders in Philanthropy. According to Crain’s Detroit: “These individuals are the changemakers, representing a diverse cross section of nonprofits and philanthropic organizations, each committed to empowering communities, advancing equity and…

Habitat for Humanity Partners with Consumers Energy for Power of Home Fundraiser https://habitatdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Habitat_The_Power_of_Home_2025__Email2.jpg 1200 800 habitatdetroit habitatdetroit https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/93c049233ae4b274f7b3b443765808b9?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 1, 2025 March 30, 2025

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April 1, 2025
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Habitat for Humanity Partners with Consumers Energy for Power of Home Fundraiser

Consumers Energy to Match Donations by 50% to Support Affordable Housing Habitat for Humanity of Michigan announces the return of the Power of Home fundraiser, a partnership with Consumers Energy that will help build and repair homes for families across Michigan. Beginning April 1, every dollar raised will be matched by Consumers Energy at 50%,…

Celebrating Jimmy Carter’s Impact on Detroit https://habitatdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/remembering-jimmy-carter.jpg 1200 800 habitatdetroit habitatdetroit https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/93c049233ae4b274f7b3b443765808b9?s=96&d=mm&r=g February 6, 2025 February 6, 2025

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February 6, 2025
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Celebrating Jimmy Carter’s Impact on Detroit

Following the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the world came together to honor his remarkable legacy. We’re lucky and honored to have been directly impacted by his generous spirit and incredible influence through the 2005 Jimmy Carter Work Project. In a single week, the Carters worked side-by-side with volunteers to build 30 homes in Southwest Detroit.…

Welcome to the Block! https://habitatdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/desmarie-homeowner.jpg 1200 800 habitatdetroit habitatdetroit https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/93c049233ae4b274f7b3b443765808b9?s=96&d=mm&r=g January 13, 2025 January 13, 2025

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January 13, 2025
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Welcome to the Block!

Desmarie and her family recently moved into their new home on Maryland St. in Detroit’s Morningside neighborhood. She is the fifth and final new homeowner of 2024, and the fourth to move onto the block this year! We wish her and her family the very best as they settle into their new surroundings! A note…

Habitat Detroit Wins Platinum and Gold Awards https://habitatdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/HFHD-Homebuilder-Awards.jpg 1200 800 habitatdetroit habitatdetroit https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/93c049233ae4b274f7b3b443765808b9?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 18, 2024 December 18, 2024

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December 18, 2024
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Habitat Detroit Wins Platinum and Gold Awards

Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan Bestows Honors Detroit, MI (December 16, 2024)- Habitat Detroit is the winner of two 2024 Sales & Design Achievement Awards from the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan (HBA). The winners were recognized at a ceremony on December 11. Habitat Detroit won in the following categories: GOLD- Remodeled Kitchen…

Meridian Donates $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity Detroit to Support Affordable Housing and Improve Residents’ Quality of Life https://habitatdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hfhd-news-featured.jpg 1200 800 habitatdetroit habitatdetroit https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/93c049233ae4b274f7b3b443765808b9?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 3, 2024 December 3, 2024

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December 3, 2024
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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 https://habitatdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/hfh-womens-week-updated.jpg 1200 800 habitatdetroit habitatdetroit https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/93c049233ae4b274f7b3b443765808b9?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 25, 2024 November 25, 2024

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November 25, 2024
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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 https://habitatdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hfhd-news-featured.jpg 1200 800 habitatdetroit habitatdetroit https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/93c049233ae4b274f7b3b443765808b9?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 7, 2024 December 3, 2024

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November 7, 2024
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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 https://habitatdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/homeowner-ofthe-year.jpg 1200 800 habitatdetroit habitatdetroit https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/93c049233ae4b274f7b3b443765808b9?s=96&d=mm&r=g October 30, 2024 October 29, 2024

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October 30, 2024
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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…