Habitat for Humanity of Michigan offers the following programs and services to Michigan's 76 affiliates:
- $12,000 Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Grants from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) for ENERGY STAR ® Certified Homes
- Reimbursement of homeowner financial counseling services via MSHDA
- State lead on the ReBuild Michigan Capital Campaign, a partnership with HFHI and all Michigan Affiliates to raise new and additional funds in support of the Habitat mission
- Construction products produced by Michigan Department of Corrections
- House wall panels, sheds, cabinets, horticulture materials, countertops
- Sustainable Building program supporting Habitat affiliate construction and energy efficiency
- Annual statewide green building conference
- Design assistance and house plans
- General construction guidance for new construction and rehabs
- Assistance achieving ENERGY STAR ® and green building certification
- Safety training including lead, asbestos, radon and mold issues
- Support for affiliates initiating Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI)-type projects in fulfillment of their housing mission (new, rehab, critical repair, weatherization, ramp, A Brush With Kindness)
- Spartan Store and other employee volunteer and/or donation programs
- Federal Home Loan Bank grant guidance
- AmeriCorps members via Michigan Community Service Commission serving in:
- Community Outreach
- Volunteer Coordination and Recruitment
- Family Support
- Construction Liaison
- Neighborhood Development
- Michigan Regional Distribution Center, a statewide warehouse in support of Michigan based ReStores
- Michigan ReStore Website at http://www.michiganrestores.org/
- Coordination and development of toll free 888-654-DONATE for ReStore contacts and donations
- Support of the statewide network of Habitat Restores
- Organization and support of statewide affordable housing advocacy events
- 2008 Legislative Build ○ 2009 Sports Build
- 2010 First Family Build ○ 2011 Legislators Building Communities
- Annual two-day Affiliates In Motion (AIM) training conference in the Fall
- Seminars conducted over the World Wide Web (Webinars) on various topics including New Habitat Leader Orientation and affiliate requested topics
- Support of the three bi-monthly affiliate leadership councils (Upper Peninsula, Northern Michigan, Southern)
- Support of the six topic councils (Fund Development, Family Selection & Support, ReStores, Construction,
- Volunteer Coordination, Faith Relations) with staff as well as underwriting conference call and Webinar services
- Development and maintenance of Affiliate Directory
- Annual Awards Program and Banquet
- Biweekly statewide e-newsletter distributed to Michigan affiliates and legislators
- Website with features that include:
- Affiliate job posting and search service
- Affiliate contact database and Google Map locator
- Affiliate online ordering service for Prison Build Program products
- Affiliate library for regulatory forms and housing documents
- Occasional distribution of resources from corporations wanting impact beyond a single affiliate
- Public relations and marketing consultation for affiliates
- Technical assistance to affiliates as needed to address affiliate challenges or facilitate growth
- Advocacy activity allowing increased Awareness and Legislative Issues
- Home of the Habitat Michigan Fund offering loan originating and servicing to Affiliates
- MSHDA Approved Lender to help Michigan’s Hardest-Hit Homeowners