Habitat for Humanity Barry County Receives Gift from Lake Trust Home Loan Giveback Program Habitat for Humanity Barry County has been selected as a beneficiary of Lake Trust Credit Union's Home Loan Giveback program, receiving a generous donation of $23,455. Amanda Wurm from Lake Trust Credit Union presented the check to Executive Director Cindy Preston, marking a significant step in the effort to provide affordable housing for families in Barry County. These funds will directly support housing needs in Barry County, including the construction of home #45-- bringing another local family closer to the dream of homeownership. The Home Loan Giveback program reflects Lake Trust Credit Union's commitment to strengthening communities by supporting housing initiatives across Michigan. Through this program, members who closed a home loan with Lake Trust received a monetary incentive, and an equivalent amount was donated to housing-focused nonprofits, amplifying the impact of each loan. This donation will play a vital role in
Groundbreaking for Home #45
On Sunday, March 9, community members, board members, and volunteers gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Home #45 at 1201 N Broadway in Hastings. This milestone marks the beginning of a new home for the Hammond-Cooper family, who were selected as the partner family for this build. The ceremony featured opening remarks from Cindy Preston, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Barry County, who spoke about the impact of the project and the power of community in making affordable homeownership a reality. A heartfelt dedication prayer was offered by Rev. Nick Marlatt of First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, blessing the family and all those involved in the build. Afterward, Katelin Hammond turned the first shovel of dirt, marking the official start of construction. Overcome with gratitude, she expressed her heartfelt thanks to everyone who has made this opportunity possible for her family. Expected to be completed in 2025, the home will be built with
Executive Director Earns Builder’s License
We are thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Cindy Preston, has officially obtained her builder’s license! This accomplishment will greatly benefit Habitat for Humanity Barry County by saving both time and money in the construction of our next home. Cindy’s dedication and hard work will help streamline the building process, allowing us to serve more families in need. Congratulations, Cindy!
Plans Begin for Home #45
Exciting news! We are currently in the process of selecting the partner family for our next home. The Family Selection Workshops will be held January 11th at 11:00 am and Jan. 14th at 6:30 pm. Attendance at a workshop is a required first step. If neither of theses dates work for your family, but you want to apply please call the office ASAP at 269-948-9939. The Workshops are being held at the office located at 1215 N Broadway, in the front North corner of our ReStore Building. Home Build #45. The lot we will build on is located next door, and it was previously overgrown with brush, but thanks to the hard work of volunteers, it has begun being transformed into a site ready for construction, we plan to break ground this spring. Fundraising for the construction phase continues and we are calling on the community to rally together to bring this vision to life.
State of Michigan Tribute Presentation
A special tribute from the State of Michigan was presented to Habitat for Humanity Barry County in recognition of their 35 years of dedicated service to the community. The presentation was made by John Williams, President of Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, who highlighted the organization's impactful work and enduring commitment to improving lives through homeownership. The tribute was a heartfelt acknowledgment of Habitat's contributions and was signed by Eighteenth District State Senator Thomas A. Albert.