Home To Stay awarded new grant
July 8, 2024: Home To Stay awarded $50,000 grant by The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation
Midland Area Homes, Inc. d.b.a Home To Stay Housing Assistance Center has been awarded a grant in the total amount of $50,000 from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation. The grant award was given to support the purchase of a new vehicle for the Home To Stay Furniture Redistribution program.
Home To Stay Housing Assistance Center promotes self-sufficiency to Midland County residents in need of stable housing and support services. Home To Stay opened its doors to safe, affordable housing in 1969 when 10 local churches formed the organization to improve housing conditions of low-income residents. A team of dedicated volunteers, board of directors and staff have a collective vision of a community with safe, stable housing for all.
Home To Stay is designated by the State of Michigan as the Housing Assessment and Resource Agency (HARA) for Midland County, making the agency a recognized central point of intake for high-need individuals and families facing eviction or homelessness.
Home To Stay works towards its mission through the implementation of key programs like the Furniture Redistribution program. The Furniture Redistribution program recognizes that furniture needs can arise at any time. Things like house fires, evictions, or a fixed income can all be factors. With this program, Home To Stay accepts new and gently used furniture from the community, then can provide those items to Midland County residents who are in need.
Another program at Home To Stay is the Homeless Prevention program which includes case management, rental assistance, advocacy, housing resource information and referrals.
A third critical support program is the Home Repair Program, which helps low-income residents and seniors with repairs or replacements to keep them safely housed.
“The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation supports programs and projects that add an important dimension to community life, like our Furniture Redistribution Program,” said Joe Coffey, Executive Director at Home To Stay. “It really is community partners, like The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, that allow Home To Stay to continue our work toward safe, stable and affordable housing for all. We are truly grateful,” Coffey added.
Midland Area Homes, Inc. d.b.a Home To Stay Housing Assistance Center has been awarded a grant in the total amount of $50,000 from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation. The grant award was given to support the purchase of a new vehicle for the Home To Stay Furniture Redistribution program.
Home To Stay Housing Assistance Center promotes self-sufficiency to Midland County residents in need of stable housing and support services. Home To Stay opened its doors to safe, affordable housing in 1969 when 10 local churches formed the organization to improve housing conditions of low-income residents. A team of dedicated volunteers, board of directors and staff have a collective vision of a community with safe, stable housing for all.
Home To Stay is designated by the State of Michigan as the Housing Assessment and Resource Agency (HARA) for Midland County, making the agency a recognized central point of intake for high-need individuals and families facing eviction or homelessness.
Home To Stay works towards its mission through the implementation of key programs like the Furniture Redistribution program. The Furniture Redistribution program recognizes that furniture needs can arise at any time. Things like house fires, evictions, or a fixed income can all be factors. With this program, Home To Stay accepts new and gently used furniture from the community, then can provide those items to Midland County residents who are in need.
Another program at Home To Stay is the Homeless Prevention program which includes case management, rental assistance, advocacy, housing resource information and referrals.
A third critical support program is the Home Repair Program, which helps low-income residents and seniors with repairs or replacements to keep them safely housed.
“The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation supports programs and projects that add an important dimension to community life, like our Furniture Redistribution Program,” said Joe Coffey, Executive Director at Home To Stay. “It really is community partners, like The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, that allow Home To Stay to continue our work toward safe, stable and affordable housing for all. We are truly grateful,” Coffey added.
new community engagement grant awarded
Midland Area Homes, Inc. d.b.a Home To Stay Housing Assistance Center has been awarded a grant in the amount of $45,000 from the Midland Area Community Foundation. The award was given to support Home To Stay’s Community Engagement program under the Midland Area Community Foundation’s focus area of Caring for our people: Human services, social services, poverty, housing, mental and physical health, and public safety.
Home To Stay Housing Assistance Center promotes self-sufficiency to Midland County residents in need of stable housing and support services. Home To Stay opened its doors to safe, affordable housing in 1969 when 10 local churches formed the organization to improve housing conditions of low-income residents. Home To Stay is designated by the State of Michigan as the Housing Assessment and Resource Agency (HARA) for Midland County, making the agency a recognized central point of intake for high-need individuals and families facing eviction or homelessness.
Home To Stay works towards its mission through the implementation of key programs like the Community Engagement program, which aims to create greater avenues of access for those in need of services; to increase equitable ways for those being served and the community at large to engage with Home To Stay and to increase awareness around housing issues in Midland County. Another key program at Home To Stay is the Homeless Prevention program, which includes case management, rental assistance, advocacy, housing resource information and referrals for clients.
“The Midland Area Community Foundation exists to cultivate the power of giving within our community, support long-term transformation, and help ensure all residents thrive.,” said Alysia Christy, Director of Community Impact at the Midland Area Community Foundation. Joe Coffey, Executive Director at Home To Stay, added. “The work and goals of Community Engagement support our mission of promoting self-sufficiency to Midland County residents in need of stable housing and support services. We are thrilled to be in community partnership with the Midland Area Community Foundation.”
Home To Stay Housing Assistance Center promotes self-sufficiency to Midland County residents in need of stable housing and support services. Home To Stay opened its doors to safe, affordable housing in 1969 when 10 local churches formed the organization to improve housing conditions of low-income residents. Home To Stay is designated by the State of Michigan as the Housing Assessment and Resource Agency (HARA) for Midland County, making the agency a recognized central point of intake for high-need individuals and families facing eviction or homelessness.
Home To Stay works towards its mission through the implementation of key programs like the Community Engagement program, which aims to create greater avenues of access for those in need of services; to increase equitable ways for those being served and the community at large to engage with Home To Stay and to increase awareness around housing issues in Midland County. Another key program at Home To Stay is the Homeless Prevention program, which includes case management, rental assistance, advocacy, housing resource information and referrals for clients.
“The Midland Area Community Foundation exists to cultivate the power of giving within our community, support long-term transformation, and help ensure all residents thrive.,” said Alysia Christy, Director of Community Impact at the Midland Area Community Foundation. Joe Coffey, Executive Director at Home To Stay, added. “The work and goals of Community Engagement support our mission of promoting self-sufficiency to Midland County residents in need of stable housing and support services. We are thrilled to be in community partnership with the Midland Area Community Foundation.”
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On the web:
We are proud to work with many community organizations, including MCTV. MCTV recently worked with us here at Home To Stay to develop a short segment describing our services. The spot recently aired on four cable access TV channels on Charter Spectrum (Channels 188 – 191) and AT&T U-verse. To watch, click the link below:
http://mctv.midland-mi.org/CablecastPublicSite/show/11478...
In Person:
We have recently had the pleasure of hosting tours for several community members here in our offices. What a pleasure for Home To Stay staff and Board members! Thank you to those who attended the tours and for being ambassadors for the work. Tours are hosted on a routine basis. If you are interested in attending one, please email LaShele Richard at [email protected].
We are proud to work with many community organizations, including MCTV. MCTV recently worked with us here at Home To Stay to develop a short segment describing our services. The spot recently aired on four cable access TV channels on Charter Spectrum (Channels 188 – 191) and AT&T U-verse. To watch, click the link below:
http://mctv.midland-mi.org/CablecastPublicSite/show/11478...
In Person:
We have recently had the pleasure of hosting tours for several community members here in our offices. What a pleasure for Home To Stay staff and Board members! Thank you to those who attended the tours and for being ambassadors for the work. Tours are hosted on a routine basis. If you are interested in attending one, please email LaShele Richard at [email protected].
huntington bank renews home repair GIFT
August 8, 2024 - Home To Stay Housing Assistance Center has been awarded a gift in the total amount of $25,000 from The Huntington Foundation. The award was given to support Home To Stay’s Home Repair program.
Home To Stay works towards its mission through the implementation of key programs like the Home Repair program, which aims to enhance the safety and accessibility of homes by helping to fund health- and safety-related repairs for seniors and income-eligible Midland County residents. These repairs can include accessibility and bathroom modifications, windows repairs, furnace and hot water heater repairs, minor plumbing or electrical repairs, and roofing repairs. Another program at Home To Stay is the Homeless Prevention program which includes case management, rental assistance, advocacy, housing resource information and referrals. A third critical support program is the Furniture Redistribution program, which recognizes that furniture needs can arise at any time.
“The Huntington Foundation supports efforts to help improve the quality of life for communities,” said Joe Coffey, Executive Director at Home To Stay. “Community partners, like The Huntington Foundation, allow Home To Stay to continue our work toward safe, stable housing for all. We are truly grateful,” Coffey added.
Home To Stay works towards its mission through the implementation of key programs like the Home Repair program, which aims to enhance the safety and accessibility of homes by helping to fund health- and safety-related repairs for seniors and income-eligible Midland County residents. These repairs can include accessibility and bathroom modifications, windows repairs, furnace and hot water heater repairs, minor plumbing or electrical repairs, and roofing repairs. Another program at Home To Stay is the Homeless Prevention program which includes case management, rental assistance, advocacy, housing resource information and referrals. A third critical support program is the Furniture Redistribution program, which recognizes that furniture needs can arise at any time.
“The Huntington Foundation supports efforts to help improve the quality of life for communities,” said Joe Coffey, Executive Director at Home To Stay. “Community partners, like The Huntington Foundation, allow Home To Stay to continue our work toward safe, stable housing for all. We are truly grateful,” Coffey added.
city of midland renews home repair grant
July 30, 2024 - As part of its Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the City of Midland has awarded Home To Stay Housing Assistance Center (HTS) $24,000 for its home repair program. The HTS home repair program is designed to assist qualified, low-income city of Midland residents with necessary home repairs and accessibility modifications.
The City of Midland receives CDBG funds from the US Department of Housing & Urban Development on an annual basis with the goal of providing decent housing and suitable living environments. The CDBG program provides communities with funding to meet community needs while simultaneously meeting federally established objectives. “Community partners, like the City of Midland, allow Home To Stay to continue our work toward safe, stable housing for all," said Joe Coffey, Executive Director at Home To Stay.
For more information about the HTS Home Repair program, call 989-496-9550.
The City of Midland receives CDBG funds from the US Department of Housing & Urban Development on an annual basis with the goal of providing decent housing and suitable living environments. The CDBG program provides communities with funding to meet community needs while simultaneously meeting federally established objectives. “Community partners, like the City of Midland, allow Home To Stay to continue our work toward safe, stable housing for all," said Joe Coffey, Executive Director at Home To Stay.
For more information about the HTS Home Repair program, call 989-496-9550.