Habitat Continues to Build Up MorningSide

Tamike Thomas holds the celebratory key to her new home in MorningSide. Image courtesy of Jim West

Since 2006 Habitat for Humanity Detroit (HFHD) has invested to build or rehab more than 120 homes in MorningSide for first-time homebuyers. Last year we successfully completed rehabs on two more homes, welcoming two new homeowners to the community. We also completed several Critical Home Repair projects for those in need, ranging from repairs to siding, plumbing and cabinets, and other key safety updates.

The Critical Home Repair Program helps ensure homes are safe for their owners. Detroit’s old housing stock coupled with high poverty rates and an aging population have intensified demand for home repair and home accessibility modifications. Fixing the gap is a vital component of HFHD’s effort. The availability of money for home repairs varies from time to time, so to learn about current options it’s best to call our office at (313) 521-6691 and follow the prompts.

Our plans for 2022 include two rehabs and two new builds, plus Critical Home Repair work to continue shining a light on the strong community that is Morningside.

For more information on our work or to learn more about our programs, please visit: www.habitatdetroit.org.