When I first met Pastor Steve Essenburg, it was inside of a Tim Horton’s on Groesbeck Avenue near Mount Clemens. We had decided to meet because Macomb Habitat needed a board member who served a very disadvantaged population in order to meet...

Every year, we focus on ways in which our Habitat affiliate can grow stronger and become even more effective than the year before.  This year, we hope to accomplish those goals by focusing on the concept of “Servant Leadership.”

What is...

Some of you may not be aware that Macomb Habitat is a Christian-based organization.
During the Christmas season we ask ourselves what does this really mean?

Sometimes music tells the story better than we can. The popular singer, Josh Groban,...

I have been in the non-profit sector since I was 21 years old. Much of that time I have had the privilege
of holding an executive position and working with a Board of Directors.

Some of those boards have been amazing, and others have not....

Every day at Macomb County Habitat is a challenge. Even with the most competent, mission-minded staff, - unexpected things happen. These occurrences are never planned, but the trick is to handle them with grace and...

The interesting thing about Habitat is that it is such a recognized charity and is so closely associated with a famous President, that people falsely assume many things about it.

I'd like to dispel or...

As I reflect upon what it means to be an American, the one word that seems to settle well with me is “fairness.” For me that means making ethical choices while treating everyone fairly knowing that some will agree and disagree with the...

Sometimes people ask me what I do in my role as President and CEO.  My Number One answer is always, “To find, cultivate, and maintain relationships.”

This is true in...

Whenever I think of celebrating our Earth, I think of all that our Habitat affiliate does to save the planet.

First, and foremost, I think about our ReStores which are wonderful places where many gently used treasures can be found. Folks who...

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...