Letter from the President
Happy New Year!
Well, another busy and interesting year has come to a close, and everyone is getting ready for what’s ... read more
Accepting Nominations!
Nominate Someone for a Community Spirit Award
The Community Spirit Awards recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to their communities throughout Kent County. Lighthouse Communities was very pleased with the response we received last year during the first award ceremony and we would invite you to our 2nd Annual Community Spirit Awards Banquet on March 25, 2010 at San Chez Bistro, 35 W Fulton, 3rd Floor, Grand Rapids. The emcee for the evening is Eva ... read more
First NSP Open Houses in Grand Rapids & Kentwood
On December 9, 2009, Lighthouse Communities hosted its first NSP open houses at 2291 Embro Drive SE, Kentwood, MI and 1727 Giddings SE, ... read more
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In the Community
Read about Lighthouse's staff service days and other activities we are involved with in the community ... read more
Local News
- Flips Foreclosed Homes
Lighthouse Communities has several homes throughout Kent County that they are revitalizing. The positive investment and development of these properties will likely stabilize property values of the entire block, bringing vitality and prosperity to our communities. - Bringing in NSP funds to address foreclosures and blight in southeast Grand Rapids
Garfield Park and Madison Square neighborhood will benefit from an $820,000 investment in NSP funds allocated by the State of Michigan. Watch the video online. - Countrywide Settlement Funds allocated to housing agencies
Lighthouse Communities and other local housing agencies will receive funds to continue to stabilize the neighborhoods hardest hit by foreclosures in Grand Rapids. - Fighting foreclosures with Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds
Read about the effects of foreclosure in our communities and how Lighthouse will help tackle this issue through the NSP program by making improvements to foreclosed properties and returning them to homeownership. - Madison Square business district
Madison Square business district another step closer to becoming Grand Rapids' second CID
From the years 2002-2010, Lighthouse is projected to help make 700 homes and apartments lead safe.
- Lighthouse Communities' 5th Anniversary Report, page 8
Lighthouse acquires, redevelops and sells homes annually. Each home is completely renovated using new, modern, energy efficient materials. Promoting home ownership is considred key to meeting Lighthouse's goals: when low-income families ... read more
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Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Lighthouse will take part in HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program (or NSP), as it is now commonly known in the community development field. The maps of the NSP targeted areas in Kent County ... read more
A neighborhood is vibrant not only because of the nice buildings and homes that are visible to us, but also because of the people that make it the place we call "neighborhood." ... read more
There are several issues facing businesses in today's economy and we are here to help. We are part of network of organizations that provide various types of technical assistance and ... read more
Whether it is developing a house for a first time homeowner, or a place you have already made your home, or a brand new building that offers both quality rental housing and ... read more
