Stories From Your Neighborhood
Find recent stories from ICCF Community Homes on our path towards housing justice.
Recent Newsletters
Initiatives
From the Forgotten Corner to Tapestry Square
In the 1990s, ICCF, Southeast Community Association (SECA), and other community stakeholders began conversations about the neighborhood radiating out to the southeast from the corner of Division Ave. and Wealthy St. Once a bustling residential community alive with schools, churches, and over 40 businesses, by the late 1990s this area had become known as the […]
Blueprints
Letter from the CEO – Spring 2024
Dear Friends, As we celebrate ICCF Community Homes’ 50th anniversary, one of the greatest joys has been sharing stories “from the vault.” Sharing stories like Tina’s, featured in this edition of Blueprints, reminds us of God’s faithfulness throughout the decades. Tina’s journey with ICCF began over 20 years ago. The affordable home she leased, and […]
Blueprints
Putting God’s Grace to Work
“We are deeply thankful that God enabled us to join with so many in seeking shalom here in Grand Rapids through ICCF’s first 50 years of ministry and for the ways God continues to bless this transformational work. With an abiding concern for those in our community facing housing challenges and in thanks for God’s […]
Neighbors
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 […]
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