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Spend the morning with Habitat Kent’s Construction team at a completed Habitat house to learn about important home maintenance skills like furnace and water heater maintenance, how to patch drywall, yard maintenance, and more! Lunch will be provided. This class is free to attend and open to the public. Registration is required. CLICK HERE TO […]
Baxter United Community Meetings are open to Baxter residents and local businesses and organizations. These meetings are an opportunity for residents to meet others in the community who are looking for ways to be involved in the neighborhood. Meetings take place bi-weekly from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Baxter Community Center. For more information, […]
Learn about our Affordable Homeownership Program, hear from one of our partner lenders, ChoiceOne Bank, about how to qualify and apply for a mortgage, and sign up for free financial coaching to help you get mortgage-ready. Registration is required by April 14. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Building Leaders, Building Communities (BLBC) is a leadership program facilitated by local community members. It aims to enhance the leadership skills of residents, advocates, and leaders at all levels for effective community action and personal development. By the end of the program, participants and facilitators will gain a deeper understanding of leadership, teamwork, and the […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind Habi Hour featuring the incredible Chef Jenna Arcidiacono of Amore Trattoria Italiana! Gather in the beautiful Williams Studio to enjoy delicious drinks, appetizers, and desserts while connecting with other women who are passionate about making a difference in affordable housing. Drinks and appetizers will be provided. Plus, there will be a silent auction! Tickets: Women of […]
Learn about fair housing and fair lending, budgeting, credit, and more! This HUD-certified class is a prerequisite to apply for Michigan State Housing Development Authority down payment assistance. This is a 6-hour course that is split into two, 3-hour classes: Class #1: Tuesday, April 22 @ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Class #2: Thursday, April […]
Building Leaders, Building Communities (BLBC) is a leadership program facilitated by local community members. It aims to enhance the leadership skills of residents, advocates, and leaders at all levels for effective community action and personal development. By the end of the program, participants and facilitators will gain a deeper understanding of leadership, teamwork, and the […]
Join us for a special Lunch & Learn to explore Habitat Kent’s Imagine Campaign, our most ambitious effort yet to address the critical need for affordable housing in Grand Rapids. Over the next three years, we’re partnering with families, for-profit developers, third-party lenders, and community members to create 100 new homeownership opportunities and engaging 450 residents in neighborhood revitalization efforts. Enjoy […]
Learn about fair housing and fair lending, budgeting, credit, and more! This HUD-certified class is a prerequisite to applying for Michigan State Housing Development Authority down payment assistance. This is a 6-hour course that is split into two, 3-hour classes: Class #1: Tuesday, April 22 @ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Class #2: Thursday, April […]
Baxter United Community Meetings are open to Baxter residents and local businesses and organizations. These meetings are an opportunity for residents to meet others in the community who are looking for ways to be involved in the neighborhood. Meetings take place bi-weekly from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Baxter Community Center. For more information, […]
Building Leaders, Building Communities (BLBC) is a leadership program facilitated by local community members. It aims to enhance the leadership skills of residents, advocates, and leaders at all levels for effective community action and personal development. By the end of the program, participants and facilitators will gain a deeper understanding of leadership, teamwork, and the […]
Learn about money management with our partner lender, Mercantile Bank! This is a four-week course with classes held every Tuesday morning. Light refreshments provided. Attendance at all four classes is required. Course dates – Tuesday: May 6: Banking Basics May 13: Budgeting and Savings May 20: Understanding Credit May 27: Budgeting and Credit + One-on-one […]
