Housing

Holly Johnson and Tripp Frey of the Frey Foundation.

Frey Foundation turns 50: Lessons in giving for all philanthropists

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 13, 2024

The Avenue Apartments completion was celebrated by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and cookout on July 17.

Avenue Apartments’ renovation creates upgrades, more units

Kelsey SandersWednesday, July 31, 2024

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Grand Rapids-based Dwelling Place collaborating on West Michigan affordable housing project

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 7, 2024

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Dwelling Place’s new leadership team reflects focus on people-first initiatives

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 26, 2024

There is something truly freeing about holding up the keys to one's own space. Bri beamed as she showed us her home, which was filled with plenty of morning sunlight.

Visualising change: A photo essay on Dégagé Ministries' groundbreaking Complex Care Housing program

Tommy AllenTuesday, February 20, 2024

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How Ryan Kilpatrick and Housing Next are changing the paradigm about affordable housing

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 14, 2024

Community Land Trust Director Matias Martinez-Roca and Community Land Trust Sale Coordinator Freshta Tori Jan are lead members of the Dwelling Place team responsible for producing as well as assisting the public with access to these new homes.

2080 Union is a peek into the future and solutions found within Community Land Trusts

Tommy Allen, Rapid Growth PublisherWednesday, January 17, 2024

Development News

Courtesy of Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan Facebook page

Allocated funds will allow for greater detection of early childhood lead levels

Ashley KingTuesday, November 7, 2023

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Grand Rapids nonprofits striving to educate and guide homeowners

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, June 21, 2023

A HUD grant is funding home accessibility assessments and modifications for 150 homeowners in rural West Michigan counties. (DAKC)

Disability Advocates Kent County helps low-income seniors age in place

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 30, 2023

Development News

New rules requiring lead dust testing would “keep kiddos safe”

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, March 13, 2023

The Inner City Christian Federation Homeownership Program team.

Overcoming the challenges of homebuying: Class introduces first-timers to homeownership

Matthew RussellWednesday, February 22, 2023

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Community land trust to promote affordable home ownership and retention

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorTuesday, November 29, 2022

Raul Garcia, Homeowner Services Coach with Brittany Rabideau, a future Haven Townhome homeowner.

Habitat for Humanity building affordable housing for those with disabilities

Andrea GoodellFriday, November 18, 2022

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

UPword StaffThursday, September 15, 2022

A grant was used by Heights of Hope to purchase affordable housing. (CFHZ)

From affordable housing to restorative justice, foundation awards $125K in grants

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 13, 2022

Innovation News

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Transforming outlooks: Dégagé Ministries’ expansion improves access with dignity

Matthew RussellThursday, June 30, 2022

The test kitchen highlights open spaces under the counter and sink for chairs or wheelchairs, lowered ovens, and cabinets with pull-down wire shelving.

Community, inclusion inspire new Home Accessibility Center to support those with disabilities

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 16, 2022

Development News

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Housing Kent looks at root causes of and solutions for Kent County’s homelessness crisis

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, February 14, 2022

Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place, a joint project of the two, on East 40th Street in Holland.

More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021

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