Stories From Your Neighborhood
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Recent Newsletters
ICCF’s Earliest Volunteers
Before ICCF Community Homes became officially incorporated, before there was one paid staff member, before there was even an office, there were volunteers. The beginnings of what would become ICCF started when an elderly woman named Mary Van Houte donated her house to Eastern Ave. Christian Reformed Church in 1973. At the same time, the […]
Blueprints Newsletter Winter 2024
In this edition of Blueprints, you’ll meet Barbara, who has provided stability for herself and her sons for over 30 years in a home she purchased from ICCF Community Homes. Find more encouraging stories below:
“I’m Not Worried Anymore”: Claudia’s Story
“I’m not worried anymore. I’m not scared anymore.” These are the words of Claudia, who has experienced LIFE’s many ups and downs. She finally found a safe home at ICCF’s Southgate Senior Living Community in her 70s. Born in Georgia, Claudia has lived in Grand Rapids since 1998 and fell on hard times around the […]
Give Where Your Heart Is: We Did It!
WE DID IT! Thank you so much for joining ICCF Community Homes and LMCU as we work to build thriving neighborhoods free from hunger and homelessness! You helped us reach and surpass our $10,000 match challenge, providing $20,000+ to support neighbors through practical housing resources. There’s still time to give here if you feel led […]