Friends of Housing

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Housing North plays a critical role, connecting partners with tools and information, and laying the foundation for progress to address one of our region's greatest challenges: Housing. Let's come together and make a difference in our community. The need is growing and we can't do it alone. Join us, as a Friend of Housing, to provide the support needed to keep the momentum going to create needed housing. Your pledge will allow us to continue our vital work and ensure that everyone has a place to call home. Let's build a brighter future together.

We invite you to join us with a three-year pledge to build lasting impact and create homes for all.

We need $100,000 per year over three years to launch this initiative. Help us build this future together.

Become a Friend of Housing

Become a Friend of Housing

We are seeking support to ensure that Housing North will continue to provide valuable tools, guidance, and resources to communities in Northwest Michigan. We rely on funding to continue our work and support our partners, units of government, and regional stakeholders. By investing in Housing North, you are investing in skilled staff and the essential resources that help communities create housing.  As a supporting donor, you will enable us to continue our impact for years to come and ensure the region's success.

Giving Tiers

  • Tier 1: Keyholder ($100/yr.)   Tier Benefits: Gift acknowledgement on Friends of Housing webpage, social media, and annual report.

  • Tier 2:  Door Opener ($500/yr.)   Tier Benefits:  Gift acknowledgment on Friends of Housing webpage, social media, and annual report. Invite to annual Friends of Housing coffee chat with Housing North leadership.

  • Tier 3: Roof Raiser ($1,000-$5,000/yr.) Tier Benefits: Gift acknowledgment on Friends of Housing webpage, social media (spotlight), and annual Report. Invite to annual Friends of Housing coffee chat with Housing North leadership. Priority invitation for insider tours of housing developments. 

  • Tier 4: Village Visionary ($5,000+/yr.)  Tier Benefits: Gift acknowledgment on Friends of Housing webpage, social media (spotlight), and Annual Report, and regional outreach presentations. Invite to annual Friends of Housing coffee chat with Housing North leadership.  Priority invitation for insider tours of housing developments. Policy briefing and networking opportunities with policy makers and local leaders.

If you’d like more information about the Friends of Housing initiative, please email us here. If you wish to make your donation by check, please download our printable pledge form here. You can mail it to you to Housing North, PO Box 1434. Traverse City, MI 49685.

3% Cover the Fee
Printable - Friends of Housing Pledge Intention Form

Why support Housing North?

We are here for the benefit of the community.

  • Our partnerships create the collective knowledge that drives success.

  • We are a crucial resource and are witnessing a rise in the recognition of our value as we provide support to our partners.

  • We expand administrative capacity for communities that have limited community development staff.

  • We are well-suited to provide this support because:

    • We are deeply ingrained in the community.

    • We take the time to understand the unique needs of each community.

    • We walk people through the process.

    • We have the knowledge, connections, and access to resources and tools to provide needed support.

    • We are trusted partners to help enable progress.

    • We have a wealth of experience in aiding communities with strategies to promote progress, and we are seeing the success of this.

Why become a Friend of Housing?

We get things done!

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    Through Housing North’s collaborative work with local governments and partners, the region has seen 4,105 building permits pulled since 2023 and more than 4,796 homes currently under development.

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    Hosted over 30 workshops, meetings, and events with over 500 participants to educate our region on Housing Tools such as HTIF, PILOTS, Zoning Reform, ADU’s, and Attainable Housing Districts, and policy best practices (in 2024/25).

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    Assisted Developers and Units of Government with grant applications and grant administration for MI Neighborhood, CDBG, and Rural Readiness Grants.

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    Established a regional housing fund to support the preservation and development of housing units.

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    Provided education and technical support to empower developers and municipalities, leading to new housing opportunities.

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    Launched a Housing Zoning Atlas and growth mapping tool to aid in housing development planning which now covers 6 counties. (list/link to the zoning atlas here (zoningatlas.org)

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    Coordinate Region D’s Housing Partnership including implementing NW Michigan's first regional housing plan as part of the statewide housing partnership through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA).