Not too long ago, in my quest to secure more donated items for Habitat’s two ReStores, I created a press release asking the community to donate items such as furniture and other household items. As I came close to finishing it, I remembered...

Generally, my blogs are positive and uplifting. It’s who I am, or at least, who I want to be!

But today, as I sip the warmest drink I can find, I am going to address an issue we are having in our ReStores and my tone is less than happy....

Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. - Franz Kafka

I love this quote. And I embrace the young people who join our team, volunteer on site, and creatively...

Dear Friends:

“The spirit of Christmas is always near; it shines like a beacon throughout the year. Don’t look in a store or high on a shelf; for sharing and giving are found in yourself.”  – Unknown

This...

I have spent a great deal of time this year blogging about the many volunteers and donors that make Macomb Habitat work. They are essential in meeting our core mission of providing community, homes and hope to the many families we serve in the...

Everyday, the people who work at Macomb County Habitat for Humanity cross paths with many people. Some are donors, others are volunteers. Scores are shoppers in our retail operations, and a handful of very special people call themselves Board...

It’s our 25^th Anniversary, and while there are hundreds of reasons to love this non-profit, here are 25 of my favorite reasons:

1. We help people, who might otherwise never experience homeownership. Our typical payment is...
   

Photo credit: Ford Fund

Every year, the Ford Fund selects 30 professionals under the age of 30 and pairs 5-6 of them with each carefully selected nonprofit. From a pool of 600+ applicants, the...

Dear Fiscal Year 2017-18,

I’m a tiny bit sad to see you go, because you were filled with new donors, volunteers, board and staff. You brought me happiness – but you were short-lived. Twelve months wasn’t long enough for me to really get...

As I look over my shoulder at the frigid mode of winter and the fickleness of spring – I am actually looking forward to the steaming days of summer and all that they mean to our Habitat.

Summer is build time. Our team, and hundreds...