Events and Activities

Upcoming Events

 

CLOSE TO HOME, A STORYTELLING FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT HOUSING NORTH

On October 2nd  (6-8 p.m.), Housing North and Here: Say Storytelling are staging a storytelling fundraising event titled “Close to Home” at Gypsy Distillery in Petoskey, MI. This show will feature selected performers telling true, first-person stories that celebrate the many meanings of “home.” 

We'll feature stories from three great storytellers:

  • Sam LaSusa: After Sam's property was the target of vandalism, he found a creative way to thwart the thefts and bring the community together.

  • Nancy Baker: Nancy's soon-to-be neighbors couldn't wait for the housewarming party when her new house build was generating a lot of buzz.

  • Betty Wadland: Betty has always loved Cape Cod-style houses... except for that one time that a notable Cape Cod-style feature resulted in a day of utter chaos.

  • Kris Rasmsussen: Kris experienced a series of unexpected challenges while selling the house her parents built in Petoskey over 50 years ago.

Join us for an evening of storytelling and let's hear together the true meaning of HOME and support Housing North, because HOMES MATTER. Please be sure to RSVP here! For questions about the event, you can contact Heather Spooner, our Events Coordinator at events@housingnorth.org

EVENTS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND MORE!

Housing North works regionally to lead action from the public, local governments, employers, and community organizations. We aim to offer clear courses of action and resources about how to participate in housing solutions. We organize events with diverse experts, funders, and stakeholders to bring communities together and help lead action at the local level.

​Stay tuned and learn more about any ongoing event, community meeting, or public activity. If you’re interested in learning more from our previous events, please visit and subscribe to our Youtube Channel where you can find recordings of events, meetings, and discussions related to housing solutions.

SPONSOR A HOUSING NORTH EVENT

Housing North offers training sessions, webinars, community events and opportunities for diverse stakeholders to be engaged in expanding housing solutions. By sponsoring our events you can be part of:

  • Statewide promotions and media coverage of the event including your logo

  • Be recognized as a Housing North partner.

  • Showcase your organization and your work towards housing and community development.

Click here to learn about opportunities to sponsor one of our events. If you’d like to receive more information, please contact us at info@housignorth.org.



 

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Housing North offers a wide variety of events throughout the year such as the Annual Housing Summit, Panel Discussions and webinars. Look back at those events by subscribing to our page and see the recordings of great discussions and solutions for our region. Event recordings are uploaded to our channel.

REQUEST A COMMUNITY PRESENTATION OR EVENT

You may want to inspire others to advocate in your community or may want to learn more about the Housing Ready Program, you can contact us and request a presentation or meeting with your local officials or community group. You can always reach out to info@housingnorth.org and make the request that fits the needs for your community!

There are many ways you can join us to address housing in your community.

 Housing is the front door to opportunity. When everyone has access to housing that meets their needs, people feel welcomed, neighborhoods grow in diverse and vibrant ways, and our whole community benefits from their energy and investment. However, changing the system for housing is a complex task that we cannot complete on our own. That is why we believe that everyone - from real estate agents, landlords, and lenders to community members and neighbors - should play a role.