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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 […]

Read Post Feb 27, 2024

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 in the interactive PDF, or click here to read individual stories: Letter from the CEO The Impact of You: ICCF’s […]

Read Post Feb 21, 2024

Message from the CEO: Winter 2024

As ICCF Community Homes marks its 50th anniversary, we are filled with gratitude for God’s provision and the countless individuals who have contributed to our journey. What began as a humble, volunteer-driven, single-home initiative has blossomed into a multifaceted organization impacting thousands of families annually. The generous gift of a single house to a church […]

Read Post Feb 01, 2024

Finding a Perfect Fit: Barbara’s Story

  It’s been more than 30 years since Barbara first moved into her ICCF home. During the summer, people walking by on the street will stop to compliment it. “I’ve noticed your beautiful house for years,” one person said. “I’d love to have it when you’re done!” Barbara just smiled. She’s already made plans to […]

Read Post Jan 26, 2024
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