Since 1997

Since 1997 St. Francis members have helped build/rebuild 14 houses in Washtenaw County. These houses are simple, decent and affordable homes for low-income families.

Our Past Projects: 

2017 1438 Bud Ave., Ypsilanti, MI 48198 

2015- 1287 Hunter, Ypsilanti 48198 partner family was _________ Family.

2013- 2143 Merrill, Ypsilanti 48197 partner family was the Vivas-Linares Family.

2011- 1383 Hull, Ypsilanti: Re-Build partner family was Matthieu F.

2010- 1208 Share, Ypsilanti: Interfaith Re-build partner family was the Krisel Family

2009 - 328 Garland Street, Ypsilanti

2007 - 1881 Emerson Ave, Ypsilanti Township;

2004 - Westover St. Ann Arbor

2003 - 393 Firwood Street, Ypsilanti Township; partner  family was Andrea White and Jamel Calhoun

2002 - 1265 Highland Court, Ypsilanti Township;  partner family was Faith Burns

2001 - 2570 Bens St. Ann Arbor;  partner family was Towanda Wilson

2000 - 835 Monroe Ave. Ypsilanti; partner family was Chelsea Long

1998 - 927 Monroe Ave., Ypsilanti;  partner family was Naomi Elloie

1997 - 968 Watling Blvd., Ypsilanti; partner family was Jessie Rogers

St. Francis along with other Washtenaw County Catholic Churches, donate and support the Habitat for Humanity Catholic House.

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We build with people in need regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.

Catholic House: Dedication Friday, June 24th, 2011, at noon!

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Catholic Habitat for Humanity House!

Dedication: Friday, June 24, 2011, at noon!

1383 Hull, Ypsilanti.

This is a great time to meet M and J who are a fantastic family!!

We hope that you can make it out during your lunch break. 

We’ll need a few people to make cookies.   

To help contact:  Maggie Porter  (734.677.1558 ext. 119)   

See Photos at: catholic-habitat.blogspot.com/

Habitat's Video - Features the Catholic House!

Our new video features an opening shot of the Catholic House sign immediately followed by a shot of the siding going up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l54gBGbbNrQ&feature=youtu.be

The dedication is on June 24.

Catholic House Update

If you haven't been out to the site – now's your chance!

Sign-up to help on Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th to help finish the home, 1383 Hull, Ypsilanti 48198, at http://h4h.volunteerhub.com/Events/Browse.aspx.

The family – M and J– have been on site as often as possible – which most weekends has meant one of them has been on site EVERY SINGLE DAY!

They are so grateful for the love that has been outpoured to them and their three daughters.

We'll start planning the dedication shortly and I hope you are all able to come out and see what a life-changing work you've been part of.

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley

170 Aprill Drive, Suite A, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Office: 734.677.1558 ext. 119; Fax: 734.677.1572; Restore: 734.822.1530

www.h4h.org

The work continues!

The front step proved to be a challenging obstacle for volunteer crews...but in the end they prevailed!

At the same time, interior work continued to make sure this home is up to Energy Star standards for the family. 

Snow day!

Snow doesn't stop our volunteers! Here you can see that the green siding is still intact! The shiny foam board is for insulation in the basement - we want to make sure our homeowners stay warm! 

Working and fellowship!

Everyday brings transformation to the house and strengthens friendships among volunteers and the family! 

Chilly workday!

The chilly weather didn't stop volunteers from getting so much done both in and outside! :) 

Moving the front step!

I don't know when I saw a group of men so proud of themselves! It took hours, but these fabulous volunteers got a couple hundred pound solid cement step into the dumpster! Woowee! I showed up just in time to snap a few pics of the final push and the smiles that followed! 

Join us!!!

About the Project:

Where: 1383 Hull, Ypsilanti

Who: Catholic Parishioners and other volunteers! Must be 16+ to be on site, 16-17 only if accompanied by parents.

When: 9am to 4pm on Thursdays, 8 am to 4 pm on Friday and Saturdays

How: Sign up online at www.h4h.volunteerhub.com or by calling Maggie Porter at 734.677.1558, ext. 119.

Note: Slots that are RESERVED are not filled-  call Maggie to learn more.

Habitat: Meet the Catholic House Family

I’m happy to announce that the Catholic House officially has a fantastic family assigned! They were just shown the house last night, so this is hot off the presses.

M and J and their children: F(9)  M (5) B(3)

M works in the custodial department at U of M, J doesn’t work outside of the home. They are parishioners at Christ the King and have known Scott Wright, Social Ministry director at St. Francis for many years.

They are so excited to be moving into a home being renovated by people they know and love. The girls were already  claiming rooms and choosing paint colors with me while their parents were looking at the house with our construction team yesterday,

They’re already hard at work on their sweat equity hours – so I’m sure you’ll see them at the site! Make sure you say “hello” if you see them on the build.

In Christ,

Maggie Porter

You're invited: OPEN HOUSE - Today!

The Catholic House is getting shown off TODAY as part of our Open House Series – please feel free to come by any time between 4:30 and 6:30 – I will be there and would love to chat with you and show off the fantastic progress that we’ve done so far! If you’ve volunteered on this house, this is a chance for you to show off your work to your family and friends – without the hardhats!!! If you haven’t made it to the site – this is the perfect chance for you to check out what’s going on.

Also, if you know ANYONE who might be interested in a home please invite them. See below for more details.

You are Invited!

Join us at 

1383 Hull Ave and 1190 Hull Ave, Ypsilanti

                                                                                               

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

4:30-6:30pm

Everyone is welcome, please bring your friends!

Map to Open House

1383 Hull Ave: This 3 bedroom and 1 bath bungalo style house is has a warm interior with excellent natural light. Spacious three bedroom and one bath comes with an all new kitchen, and will have newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. Keep comfortable throughout the year with high-efficiency heat and air conditioning.

1190 Hull Ave: Bring your family home to this three bedroom, one bath, with refinished hardwood floors. This home comes with new roof, kitchen and bathroom, with a lovely upstairs loft with quaint nook. Plenty of storage space available with a large insulated basement and very large outbuilding.

Open House Series

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley

Join Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley in previewing upcoming homes for sale in 2011. This Open House Series will be hosted on Tuesday evenings in February and March to show off these homes. The public is encouraged to attend these free open house events to see what Habitat

homes look like and the powerful impact Habitat renovations have on foreclosed homes in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor. Attend any or all of the open house events to take a tour of a Habitat home and to learn more about Habitat for Humanity, and our homeownership program.

Tuesday, March 22 • 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

2905 Marshall Street • Ann Arbor, MI 48108 • Burns Park Neighborhood

This three bedroom, one and a half bath home comes with new windows, siding, roof, and extended driveway, insulated basement, extra large barn-style shed, and gorgeous yard.

Map to Open House:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2905+Marshall+Street,+Ypsilanti,+mi&aq=&sll=42.225808,-83.583886&sspn=0.008819,0.015857&g=1383+Hull+Avenue,+Ypsilanti,+mi&ie=UTF8&ll=42.226007,-83.583877&spn=0.008421,0.015857&z=16

If you are interested in the Open House Series or want to know more about Habitat’s affordable Homeownership Program, please contact 734.677.1558 or www.h4h.org.

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley • 170 Aprill Dr. Suite A., Ann Arbor, MI 48103

www.h4h.org

We officially kicked off the 2011 Catholic House this Saturday! Thank you to Father Prabhu Lakra from Saint Francis of Assisi Parish for coming out to the home and blessing the project! We are looking forward to a strong build, where volunteers are safe and have a fun, and productive work days!

About the Project:

Where: 1383 Hull, Ypsilanti

Who: Catholic Parishoners and other volunteers! Must be 16+ to be on site, 16-17 only if accompanied by parents.

When: 9am to 4pm on Thursdays, 8 am to 4 pm on Friday and Saturdays

How: Sign up online at www.h4h.volunteerhub.com or by calling Maggie Porter at 734.677.1558, ext. 119.

Note: Slots that are RESERVED are not filled-  call Maggie to learn more. 

Kickoff this Weekend

Please join us Saturday, March 5 at 8 am for the kickoff celebration!
Father Prabhu Lakra from Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Ann Arbor will be blessing the project. 



http://www.annarbor.com/community/faith/local_catholic_community_kicks_off_ninth_home_with_habitat_for_humanity/

Catholic House Update: Work Starts March 4!

The Catholic House project kick-off weekend is on March 4-5! (note: March 3 has been canceled)  So get ready to strap on a tool belt, pick up a hammer, and have fun volunteering! 

Contact: Maggie (734-677-1558 ext. 119) 

Individual Volunteering

The open/public days are now posted on Volunteer Hub. Please note: to make sure there are slots available for the Catholic community, I have reserved half of the slots on open days. You will need a join code (CATHOLICHOUSE) to access these slots.

                Volunteer Hub Instructions:

1. Go to http://h4h.volunteerhub.com

2. Click on "Event Groups" under the blue banner at the top

3. Click on "1383 Hull"

Note: Some days have been filled with a group from a parish (indicated in the summary) while others have slots reserved for both Catholic and public volunteers. Slots that are Reserved, not Filled, are STILL OPEN. These slots require a join code: CATHOLICHOUSE

4. Click on Sign-Up on the day you'd like to volunteer.

5. Create an account (including orientation and quiz), noting your Parish

7. Choose a day and location and click on that day's "Sign Up" button -  the join code is CATHOLICHOUSE

8. Don't forget to unregister if plans change.

9. Have fun volunteering!

Group Volunteering

Many work days have been assigned to individual parishes, especially early in the project, but there are many still open. Maggie will continue to try to fill these by approaching parishes individually, but please let her know ASAP if you would like to reserve a day before they are gone, otherwise, she will open them up to public groups.

Financial Update

We now have $30,640 towards our fund-raising goal.  That means only $4,359 to go for the full $35,000!
If you haven't pledged and you or your parish would like to make a donation, please contact Maggie: 734.677.1558, ext. 119

Kick-off Dates

Habitat for Humanity Catholic House Renovation at: 1383 Hull, Ypsilanti 48198.

We need six additional volunteers on Friday and Saturday, March 4th, 5th.  And, we will work on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays until the end of April.   No skills or tools required.  Must be 16 or older.  Workday from 8am to 4pm.  Please join us & in the next weeks you can learn how to: paint, drywall, lay flooring, install cabinets/shelving, hang siding, & landscape.  During Lent this renovation project will be completed by volunteers from each of the parishes in our Washtenaw County, region. 
Contact: Maggie (734-677-1558 ext. 119) 
Sign-up at: http://h4h.volunteerhub.com 
See photos of our Catholic Habitat House at:  http://catholic-habitat.blogspot.com/

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Please consider making a donation to help the Catholic Habitat for Humanity House in Washtenaw County.   Make Checks Payable To: Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley - CATHOLIC HOUSE, 170 Aprill Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48103; & MEMO: For "CATHOLIC HABITAT HOUSE". 

Demolition Weekend Round Up! January 28 & 29

Thank you to everyone who came out for this weekend's demolition work!

Friday morning started off strong, with volunteers spreading throughout the house with crowbars, sledge hammers and lots of muscle.

Chuck and Jane got to work in the upstairs loft - removing knotty-pine paneling that will be sold at our ReStore - providing more funding for affordable housing!

By the end of Saturday the ceiling was 3/4 of the way done and the flooring is coming up. (Picture before ceiling removal)

On the main floor, Ken worked vigilantly to remove trim and other problem areas.

While Don and Sean worked to open up the kitchen and carefully remove the cabinets, which are also being sold in our ReStore.

Looking good!

Trisha, Pam, and two college students from Holy Trinity Student Parish started smashing walls and ripping out 2x4s in the basement:

Saturday continued the work of opening up the home!

Unfortunately a camera was forgotten, so this iPhone shot has to suffice for all of the hard work that these great volunteers threw themselves into!

Thank you guys - see you at the kick-off!

Demolition Weekend Round Up!

Thank you to everyone who came out for this weekend's demolition work!

Friday morning started off strong, with volunteers spreading throughout the house with crowbars, sledge hammers and lots of muscle.

Your help is needed! Demolition days: Friday and Saturday., January 28 & 29

Your help is needed!
Habitat for Humanity Catholic House Renovation

Demolition days: Friday and Saturday., January 28 & 29
We need lots of volunteers to pick up a sledge hammer and help us get the home ready for construction to begin in March. Please join us and help with tearing out the old to make room for the new…. Contact: Maggie (734-677-1558 ext. 119)

Sign-up HERE at: http://h4h.volunteerhub.com

Catholic House Update and Upcoming Meeting - February 10

Thank you all for posting information about the Catholic House project and the demolition day on January 28 – 29^th! I've been getting lots of calls from volunteers, so I know you have been getting the word out! I've attached the flier and inserts if you didn't receive them or need more. Please continue to promote the day. I'll pass out information about the kick-off at the upcoming meeting. (see below)

I was out at a demolition site this weekend – and it is very gratifying and exciting work – so please consider coming out.

Funding Update:

We have $22,500 pledged on the project – we are making great progress getting to the $35,000 cost to renovate. We now only need $12,500 to make this a full sponsorship. If your congregation hasn't submitted a pledge, please do so as soon as possible!

Please plan to attend a very important meeting on February 10^th, at 7:30 pm, here at the Habitat office.

We'll be discussing:

Techniques to get your congregation excited about the project and recruit volunteers and lunch providers.

The scope of work for the project – and the draft build schedule.

We'll be assigning workdays to congregations. Please come prepared with a calendar and any specific dates you know that either your congregation is busy or a day they would especially like to meet. This is a crucial meeting so please send a representative from your congregation.

Please let me know if someone from your congregation can attend. Also feel free to invite a representative from a group in your congregation, such as the Knights of Columbus. We'd love to give them the opportunity to have a service day!

If no one from your congregation can attend, I would love to meet with someone from your parish. Please let me know ASAP to set up a time.

Thank you, and see you on the 3rd of February!

Maggie Porter

Faith Relations Associate

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley

170 Aprill Drive, Suite A, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Office: 734.677.1558 ext. 119; Fax: 734.677.1572; Restore: 734.822.1530

www.h4h.org