CREATING PATHWAYS AND PARTNERSHIPS FOR HOUSING IN NORTHWEST MICHIGAN

We provide outreach, messaging and communications tools to communities, developers, and other partners.

We identify and influence policy that impacts development opportunities in rural Michigan.

We work with partners to develop new tools and funding options for housing.

Advocate

“What we're hearing more and more of is that the lack of housing it's impacting our citizens at all income levels, and it's impacting the success of our organizations, businesses, really the community as a whole. So when the community foundation reflects on its mission and purpose, we really feel compelled to be able to help contribute to this community challenge. We also see it as a great opportunity to help our community realize its great potential"

LAURA HEINTZELMAN
Manistee county community foundation executive director
“We don’t have the families and young 20 somethings in our community that will keep it thriving, alive, and diverse. The biggest barrier is that there is just no housing that is affordable.”

Bob Sutherland
Founder of Cherry Republic
"I support Housing North as a monthly donor because I have personally felt the pains of trying to find a home in this region and I would like to contribute toward alleviating this burden for others. In addition, I appreciate that Housing North looks at the housing crisis holistically; housing is interconnected with other issues our communities face, from poverty to healthcare disparities. As Housing North shows in its wide-reaching work, when we work together, we can help our region become a place where people of all income levels can call home."

KRISTINA PEPELKO
Grand Traverse County Resident