WHAT’S AT STAKE

If our housing systems don’t support dynamic, authentic communities, we all lose. We lose:

• Entrepreneurs who need apartments to launch their small businesses

• Grandparents who want to remain near family, but only need a small townhome at this stage in their lives

• Skilled servers who want to stay in the area to help open the next incredible restaurant, but need walkable condos to rent

• Retirees who prioritize volunteer work and staying active, but want the quality of life that comes from a modest, above-retail apartment, rather than buying and maintaining a house

The long-term consequences of this short-sighted behavior will be felt for generations if we do not act now.

Support our work through these programs and opportunities.

Project

SUPPORT HOUSING READY PROGRAM DEED RESTRICTION PROGRAM ADVOCACY RAPID RESPONSE FUND provide gap financing and grants to support attainable housing projects. help our communities become Housing Ready by providing on-the-ground expertise to identify and leverage housing partnerships and opportunities. This includes supporting local housing projects and programs. ensure our vital workforce can remain and grow in our community. This program helps to balance a housing market unbalanced by a growing percentage of housing stock becoming second homes or vacation rentals. help support our advocacy and communications work. With 139 units of government in our region, we need capacity to reach each of our communities and train advocates to speak on behalf of the housing needs of their communities.

Ways To Give

Gifts Of Cash

You can make an outright gift or pledge your support. Contributions are eligible for tax deductions.

Gifts Of Stock

Stock can be donated and may qualify for both a federal and state tax deduction. If the stock has appreciated in value, you may avoid paying capital gains upon transferring it to Housing North.

Housing North Board Members

CARLIN SMITH, PRESIDENT

Consumers Energy

Emmet County

SHARON ORIEL, VICE PRESIDENT

Leelanau Housing Action Committee

Leelanau County

TONY LENTYCH, TREASURER

Traverse City Housing Commission

Grand Traverse County

JOSH MILLS, SECRETARY

City of Frankfort

Benzie County

JANET KOCH

Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce/Networks Northwest

Gifts Of Real Estate

Real estate can be donated to support attainable housing projects . If the property’s value has risen over time, the donation of this appreciated asset may qualify for a state and/or federal tax deduction, as well as reduction in capital gains.

Planned Gifts

You can create a meaningful legacy in northwest Michigan through a planned gift. Planned giving options include bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance policies, retirement plans, or other arrangements.

Wexford County

MARYL KOHL

Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce

Antrim County

SARAH VAN HORN

Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce

Charlevoix County

CRAIG ARDIS

Mayor of Lake City

Missaukee County

CASH COOK

Downtown Development Authority

Kalkaska County

MARC MILLER

Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce

Manistee County