Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity

10/30/2026

We're so grateful for community supporters like Legs Inn for their continued generosity and commitment to our community!

During their October 4–10 give-back event, Legs Inn donated $3 from every Polish entrée sold to Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity. This year's event raised $2,364 for our mission. Over the past four years, the Smolak Family has contributed over $10,000 to support our work through this annual event!

Thank you to Legs Inn for their ongoing support and to everyone who enjoyed a meal and helped make this year's event a success. Together, we're making affordable homeownership possible in Northern Michigan!

10/30/2026

Our friends at Midland County Habitat for Humanity have been getting reports of scam calls pretending to be Habitat. Please know we will never make these unsolicited calls looking for personal information. If you get a suspicious call, please don't provide any personal or financial information.

If any calls seem suspicious, hang up and call us directly at (231) 348-6926 and we can let you know if the call was really from us.

🚨 COMMUNITY SCAM ALERT 🚨

We have recently been made aware of phone calls appearing to come from Midland County Habitat for Humanity that are actually part of a scam.

The caller reportedly discussed credit card debt consolidation services. We want to be very clear:

❌ Midland County Habitat for Humanity is not making these calls.
❌ We do not offer debt consolidation services.
❌ We will never make unsolicited calls requesting personal or financial information.

Scammers can "spoof" phone numbers, making the caller ID appear to come from a trusted organization even when it does not.

If you receive a suspicious call:
• Do not provide personal or financial information.
• Hang up immediately.
• Contact the organization directly using a phone number from its official website.
• Report suspicious activity when appropriate.

Please help us protect our community by sharing this post and reminding friends and family to stay vigilant.

10/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating our newest homeowners, Courtney and Brendan! A new home brings the opportunity to put down roots, make plans for the future, and create a place filled with the people and moments that matter most. We hope this next chapter is everything you've been looking forward to and more. Congratulations and Welcome Home!

10/28/2026

Please join us in congratulating our newest homeowners, Brittany and Taylor! We are incredibly proud of you and so grateful we got to be a part of your homeownership journey. Wishing you all the best as you settle in, make your new space your own, and create memories to last a lifetime. Congratulations and Welcome Home!

10/28/2026

We are so thankful for all Ramsby Drilling has done to make affordable homeownership possible for families in our community! This award is very well deserved!

Celebrating Our 2026 Corporate Partners of the Year! 🎉

We're proud to recognize 16 outstanding businesses whose generosity, volunteerism, and dedication help Habitat families and communities thrive across Michigan!

👏 Meet our 2026 honorees:

🎉 Advia Credit Union | Battle Creek Area Habitat — Sponsoring an entire home build for a local family. Advia Credit Union

🎉 LiUNA Local 1075 | Blue Water Habitat — Eight years of volunteering, advocacy, and support.

🎉 Baker Auto Group of Cadillac | Cadillac Area Habitat — Event sponsorships, volunteerism, and board leadership. Baker Automotive Group

🎉 Delta Dental | Habitat Capital Region — Over $35,000 donated and 250+ volunteer hours since 2024.

🎉 Henry Ford Health | Habitat Detroit — Supporting critical home repairs through Stay Home Safe. Henry Ford Health

🎉 Centennial Wealth Advisory | Habitat Grand Traverse Region — Providing financial support and volunteer build teams.

🎉 Bank of America | Habitat Kent County — Six years of volunteerism, leadership, and community connections. Bank of America

🎉 Amazon | Habitat Oakland County — Investing $50,000 in Pontiac housing efforts and supporting volunteers. Amazon.com

🎉 Herbruck's Poultry Ranch | Habitat Ionia County — A decade of financial support and hands-on service. Herbrucks Poultry Farm

🎉 Gilbert's Carpet and Flooring | Habitat Lake County — Donating flooring to support the ReStore and local homeowners.

🎉 Multi-Craft Construction | Habitat Lenawee County — Completing 15 major home repairs and donating building materials.

🎉 Lowe's (Canton) | Habitat Western Wayne County — Supplying materials and volunteers for Women Build. Lowe's Home Improvement

🎉 Lighthouse Title Group | Lakeshore Habitat — Guiding homeowners through closings and sponsoring community events. Lighthouse Title

🎉 Barry J. Polzin Architects | Marquette County Habitat — Sharing architectural expertise to advance housing projects.

🎉 Ramsby Drilling, Inc. | Northwest Michigan Habitat — Donating over $150,000 in services to Habitat builds. Ramsby Drilling

🎉 Reyes Coca-Cola | Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat — Providing donations, volunteers, and ongoing community support. Coca-Cola

To every corporate partner, THANK YOU! Your generosity makes a lasting difference for Michigan families.

🎟️ Habitat affiliates, join us at AIM 2026 to celebrate! Visit www.habitatmichigan.org to learn more and purchase conference tickets.

10/27/2026

Frequently Asked Question: What makes a Habitat home affordable?

That is a great question! HUD defines affordable as your housing payments not exceeding 30% of your gross monthly income. Habitat homebuyers have access to affordable mortgage products, down payment assistance programs, and a choice of homes without having to bid against other buyers. By using a mortgage with lower interest rates, lower down payment requirements, down payment assistance, and only purchasing the home for it's appraised value we can ensure that our buyers never pay more than 30% of their income for their home. Are youready to achieve affordable homeownership? Apply today! https://northwestmihabitat.org/homeownership/

10/26/2026

At the heart of every home we build is a community of supporters who help make it all possible. Last month, we were lucky enough to have these supporters join us for our Built to Last: Donor Appreciation Evening, where we were able to celebrate the people making affordable homeownership possible throughout Northern Michigan.

One of the highlights of the evening was recognizing some of the individuals who have made a meaningful impact on our Habitat community. We were proud to celebrate this year’s award recipients:

Homeowner of the Year: Jessie Shaw
Volunteer of the Year: Jennifer Powers
Founders Award: Bill McMaster

Congratulations to each of our recipients, and thank you for the many ways you help make our work possible!

The evening also gave us a chance to reflect on the progress we’ve made, celebrate the partnerships that have helped bring our projects to life, and share our excitement for what lies ahead. With new opportunities on the horizon and a community committed to making affordable homeownership possible, we look forward to continuing this important work across Northern Michigan.

Thank you to our incredible donors for making our work possible and to Citizens National Bank for sponsoring our evening of celebration. Your generosity and support help us continue building homes, strengthening communities, and creating brighter futures across Northern Michigan. We couldn’t do it without you!

10/25/2026

Your favorite Thanksgiving pie can make a difference! This holiday season, enjoy a delicious pie from The Sweet and Savory Pie Company while supporting affordable homeownership in Northern Michigan. We're incredibly thankful for their continued generosity, with $3 from every Thanksgiving pie sold going toward Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity!

Order a delicious pie everyone will love at sspiecompany.com or by calling 231.347.6525. Order by Saturday, November 21st and pick up Nov. 23rd-26th.

10/24/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in Northern Michigan?

Charlevoix County Community Foundation's Pick a Project Grant Catalog makes it easy to support local projects that matter to you, including Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to expand affordable homeownership.

Our $2,000 goal will help equip our construction team with reliable tools like cordless drills, saws, levels, and nail guns. As we’ve grown from building one or two homes a year to ten, fifteen, and more, these tools are essential to keeping projects moving safely and efficiently. Unlike materials used for a single home, durable tools can support our work for years, helping us build more homes and serve more families.

Your gift helps us build more than homes — it helps create opportunities for families to put down roots in Northern Michigan.

The Pick a Project Grant Catalog is open for donations through November 15, 2026. Explore the catalog and donate to Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity's project to help us build stronger communities, one home at a time! https://cthreef.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=39565

10/23/2026

Last night, the Beydoun Family hosted a Welcome Home Celebration and we were so fortunate to be invited along to celebrate. They have already done so much to make their home their own and it all looks gorgeous! We are so excited for all of the memories they will make in their new home! Congratulations and Welcome Home!