Important Update From KVHH
We recently learned that a technical formatting issue affected the mailing labels on our year-end appeal, causing some names and addresses to shift. Unfortunately, this error was not visible on our end until after the mailing was processed. We take full responsibility for the confusion and truly appreciate your understanding. Please know that your personal […]
Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity names new board president
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kenneth Leonard has been named the new board president of the Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity. Leonard will lead the organization and serves as CEO of Element 22 Commercial Group. He has already been serving on the board for 8 years on the finance committee and has extensive experience in […]
A Letter From The New CEO – Thank you for believing in this mission.
Dear Friends,It is with great gratitude and excitement that I introduce myself to you as the new CEO of KalamazooValley Habitat for Humanity. I was honored to join this incredible organization over a year ago that has a42-year legacy of building safe, decent, and affordable homes for families in need across ourcommunity. Since 1983, Habitat […]
A Labor of Love: Our Largest Home Repair Project for Local Veteran
Every home repair and build is guided by our mission: to create safe, stable, and affordable housing forthose who need it most. But every now and then, a project comes along that touches our hearts in adeeper way—reminding us just how powerful this work can be. Our recent Veterans Affairs (VA) build isone of […]
2021 Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
On Thursday, October 7th, we held our first volunteer appreciation event since the start of the pandemic. Here are some highlights of our regular volunteers, board members, homeowner partners and staff enjoying pulled pork and chicken together. Catering was provided by one of our new regular volunteers, Chef Wade! #ChefWade
Partnership with Wells Fargo
Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity thanks Wells Fargo for helping to build affordable housing in Kalamazoo. We could not do what we do without the generosity of our donors and volunteers. More information about the program: Wells Fargo Builds℠ provides philanthropic financial support from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support the construction, renovation, painting or […]
Meet the ED – Virtual Event
Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity (KVHH) welcomes the community to join in a Facebook Live event to meet our new executive director, Rob Oakleaf. Event Details Topic: Meet the KVHH Executive Director, Rob Oakleaf Date: Wednesday, March 24th Time: 5:30 pm Location: Virtual via Facebook Live facebook.com/KalamazooValleyHabitatforHumanity (a recording of the event will be made available […]
Our 210th Habitat Home Dedication!
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity’s 210th homeowner family will dedicate their new home on Wednesday, August 28th. The celebration will take place at 514 Wallace St. Kalamazoo MI 49048. The event will take place from 6:00-7:00pm with the dedication taking place at 6:30pm and is open to the public. The house was […]
WMU Hockey Team
On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, a bright sunny and hot. day, the Western Michigan University Bronco Hockey team went to work with Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity to lay out the foundation for something much larger than themselves, individually or collectively.Their task on this hot day was to be trailblazers and clear a lot in […]
