Exciting NEWS!

Mecosta Habitat Family Circle

Quarterly Newsletter #12

HAVE YOU HEARD?

Our Restore is MOVING!

Our staff and board made the decision to invest in a home of our own! In October 2024, we closed on the purchase of our new location: 12500 220th, Big Rapids (Habitat Exit 139). We intend to renovate this location to suit our needs and make the move early summer 2025.

Where we are going…

Our goals with this new location are to:

Transform housing in our community through impactful programs
Serve more ReStore customers
Strengthen our commitment to our veterans
Decrease items destined for landfills
Expand educational resources for families
Boost our programs through increased revenue
Magnify our visibility and accessibility for customers, donors and volunteers

Our new ReStore layout coming soon

You can follow our our progress through our blog: Mecostahabitat.org/ReStore ReImagined

This is a very exciting and opportune time to invest in the community with a financial gift! We sincerely thank you as you consider helping us build a new future for our community!

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Where we’ve been…

OUR HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM

Years serving Mecosta County - 33

Families assisted in becoming homeowners - 36

Improved neighborhoods with new home constructions - 28

Improved neighborhoods through home rehabs - 8

OUR CRITICAL HOME REPAIR PROGRAM / VETERANS PROGRAM

Years serving Mecosta County -10

Mecosta County homeowners served - 69

Mecosta County veterans served - 27

Home Repair investment in Mecosta County - $780,000

OUR VOLUNTEERS

Years with dedicated volunteers - 33

Volunteer hours average per year - 2,300

Calculated value of volunteer labor annually - $72,000

True value of dedicated volunteers - priceless!

OUR RESTORE

Years serving Mecosta County - 12

Customer transactions in 2023 - 16,000

Items sold (and kept out of landfills) in 2023 - 48,000

Program budgets that depend on ReStore revenue - 40%

OUR DONORS

There are many ways you can make a difference and support our future today. Find out how and help us build a brighter tomorrow!

WAYS TO GIVE

MCHFH SPOTLIGHT BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

Spotlight on Big Rapids Roofing!

Big Rapids Roofing, a veteran-owned company renowned for its professionalism and commitment to excellence, went above and beyond for Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity in October 2024. Through a dedicated fundraiser, they raised over $8,000 to support our veterans program. Known for their flexibility and dedication to client satisfaction, Big Rapids Roofing exemplifies community spirit and a strong commitment to making a difference. Contact them at 231-629-8088.

Habitat of Michigan has ongoing financial classes for everyone in need. Find out more and register today for class.

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