Impact of You: Ebenezer Awards

Samuel set the Ebenezer stone as a monument of remembrance, expressing gratitude for the help God had provided. In the same spirit, the Ebenezer Awards honor those who support connected neighbors through housing opportunities.

Pastor Artie Lindsay, Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Tabernacle Community Church, is unwavering in his commitment to building thriving neighborhoods in Southeast Grand Rapids. Through deep community involvement and faithful stewardship of resources, Pastor Lindsay helped transform the former Seymour Christian School into homes for 27 families. His partnership and leadership have strengthened ICCF Community Homes’ mission and made a long term community impact.

LMCU is deeply dedicated to affordable housing across West Michigan through multiple, meaningful initiatives. Its support of ICCF’s Homeownership Program reinforces the belief that first time homeownership can become more attainable with the right tools. LMCU has also invested in new affordable apartments in Southeast Grand Rapids and supported ICCF’s Building with Faith campaign.

Longtime supporters, Brian & Luella Van Haren, have made a lasting impact on neighbors and neighborhoods through faithful partnership with ICCF Community Homes. Their support spans the Building with Faith campaign, hands-on business involvement through Van Haren Electric, and generous in-kind support, especially contributing to ICCF’s Community Homes Initiative. Through personal investment, they helped bring rehabilitated homes and safe shelter to life