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 opportunities to first-time, low-to-moderate income individuals and families. With plans to complete six homes for the program in the current fiscal year, Habitat seeks to help bridge the racial wealth gap and provide families with access to generational wealth. This year’s projects include four rehabs of existing, blighted properties and two new build homes. All of these projects will be completed in the Morningside neighborhood on Detroit’s east side.
“Working with partners like State Farm allows us to make a true, lasting impact on our communities,” said Stephanie Osterland, Habitat Detroit’s CEO. “When companies invest in our work, they are touching lives for generations to come. Here at Habitat Detroit we are grateful for every opportunity we are given through these partnerships which allow us to build the future of Detroit.”
Funds from State Farm will help cover costs associated with the build projects and other aspects of the homeownership program including homeowner education. State Farm employees will be invited to join Habitat Detroit on a build site and put their hands to work to complete a home for one of Habitat Detroit’s current homeowners in waiting.
