Help Habitat For Humanity Raise the Roof in Muskegon March 16th at the Frauenthal Center

We've spent about a year following the work of Habitat for Humanity in Muskegon.  We followed Adam Bayne and Stephanie Anderson as they broke ground on their new Habitat Home last spring and just a week of so ago, we were there for the dedication of the new place and gave you a tour of their beautiful new three bedroom home in a nice neighborhood in Muskegon where their daughter can grow and be safe.  It was an incredible journey.

Tickets for Raise the Roof

Habitat for Humanity will break ground on home number 106 soon, and it will begin again for another family.  A new home, new hope and renewal of a community.  We'll fight blight, we'll fight the hopelessness some feel and we'll fight the notion that somehow, Muskegon is not a thriving, growing and revitalized community with opportunity for everyone.  Habitat for Humanity works this way in communities all over the country and the world.  Truly, an organization that means so much more than the structures they build.  They build lives...they build hope....they build community and they build stability.  We're proud to support their work anyway we can.

On March 16th, all of Muskegon has their chance to help in the work as well as Habitat for Humanity is presenting a first of it's kind fundraiser here in town.  Raise the Roof for Habitat for Humanity will be happening at the Frauenthal Center Ballroom from 6p-10p.  You'll find delicious food from The Hearthstone, a cash bar, a raffle, and some great entertainment from River City Improv who will be performing the next night at Laughfest over in Grand Rapids.  Hey, Habitat is even saving you the drive to G.R. for a nice night out.

I was joined by Haley Knight of Habitat for Humanity earlier today for a quick chat about what to expect and tickets for this awesome night of fun with a purpose, take a listen.

For everyone who sits on the sidelines and says "Nothing ever happens in Muskegon", here's your proof.  This is community in action and these are real changes being made by people who believe in better for everyone.  Our story with Adam and Stephanie was a great up close examination of how it all works, and if you like that kind of thing, supporting Habitat for Humanity is a great way to give back.  Time, treasure or talent...no matter how you choose...this is how change happens and this is how we make it happen.  To learn more about Habitat for Humanity, click on their logo below.