Stories From Your Neighborhood
Find recent stories from ICCF Community Homes on our path towards housing justice.
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A Home Built on Hope
For years, Juanita and her sons rented a small two-bedroom apartment and dreamed of a place to truly call their own. But as a single mom navigating an unpredictable housing market, that dream often felt out of reach. “We outgrew our apartment, but even a two-bedroom apartment these days costs as much as a mortgage,” […]
Blessings Along the Journey to Home
I need a home. Tina had the thought while holding her newborn son, dreaming about a future place they could call home. She was exhausted by keeping up with rising costs of rent and difficult landlords. As a single mom, she wondered if she could ever afford to become a homeowner. Tina came to Grand […]
“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 […]
Back to School Celebration
324 neighbors attended our back-to-school event last month, including more than 200 kids! We were able to meet many of our residents & neighbors and give away free school supply packs with notebooks, pens, pencils, pencil cases, folders, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Are you looking for ways to give back with ICCF Community Homes? Find ways […]
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