• Building homes, strengthening communities

We build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County is one of over 2,300 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit Christian housing ministry in over 100 countries, that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities.

Our Vision:

A Lenawee Community where everyone has a safe, quality place to call home.

Our Mission:

Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

Transparency & Financial Reporting

As a nonprofit organization, we believe in offering financial transparency to demonstrate our faithful stewardship of the financial resources we receive, through donations and earned revenues (such as ReStore sales). Our financial statements and tax returns are available below for public review.

2020 Audit 990 Tax Return

Our History

Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller. Today, Habitat for Humanity is a true world leader in addressing the issues of poverty housing. Since 1989, Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County volunteers, staff, and donors have helped over 90 people achieve their dream of homeownership through building and rehabilitating across Lenawee County.

In 2006, the Habitat of Lenawee ReStore was opened, and it began to take donations and sell them to the public to support the mission. In 2015, we relocated our store to its current facility on US-223 in Adrian. This move more than tripled the square footage of our store and increased our ability to support the mission.

In 2013 we began working on Neighborhood Revitalization in the Parish Park neighborhood.  This work is now continued by the All About Adrian neighborhood coalition with support from Habitat.

In 2021, we expanded the ReStore, nearly doubling the store floor. In doing so, we also co-located our Affiliate Office and Construction Program at the same site to serve all our clients.

Habitat of Lenawee County Leadership

Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee is led by a board of directors and leadership team who sincerely believe that everyone deserves a safe, quality place to call home.

Board Officers

Londa Pickles

President
Gurdjian Insurance Group, Inc.

Steve Brandt

Vice-President
Xsell Realty

Holleigh Baker

Secretary
County National Bank

John Kuenzer

Treasurer
Inteva

Board Members

Christopher Carter

Siena Heights University

Otis Garrison

Krieghoff-Lenawee

Leslie Love

City of Adrian

Emily Newell

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Sr. Joanne Peters, OP

Adrian Dominican Sisters

Maggie Seagraves

Premiere Bank

Kevin Sterling

CoMerica Bank

Bob Vogel

Staff Team

Wendy Knox

Executive Director

wknox@habitat-lenawee.org

Carrie Hartley, CFRE

Development Director

chartley@habitat-lenawee.org

Anthony Sacco

ReStore Director

restore@habitat-lenawee.org

Alanna Cook

Homeowner Services Manager

acook@habitat-lenawee.org

Jennifer Bush

Home Repair Program

jbush@habitat-lenawee.org

Doug Straub

Construction Manager

dstraub@habitat-lenawee.org

Jackson Marsh

Construction Site Supervisor

jmarsh@habitat-lenawee.org

Justin Rincon

Construction Site Supervisor

jrincon@habitat-lenawee.org

Sharon Pickens

Finance Manager

finance@habitat-lenawee.org

Tammy Lakatos

ReStore Assistant Manager

Madeline Schiller

Administrative Assistant
admin.assistant@habitat-lenawee.org

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Programs

Read some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Habitat for Humanity and our work in Lenawee County and around the world.

We build homes in all of Lenawee County. Our current projects are in Adrian.

Habitat for Humanity operates in nearly 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in over 70 countries around the world. Our operational headquarters are located in Americus, Georgia, and our administrative headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Find a local Habitat near you.

No. Approved applicants will pay an affordable mortgage through Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County.

The physical labor that future homeowners must put into building their home, volunteering in the ReStore or in the Affiliate office, taking homeowner education classes, etc. (200 hours.)

No.  Free credit counseling is available for applicants.

The first step to buying a Habitat home is to attend an information session to get acquainted with the program. Call the Affiliate Office at 517-265-6157 to schedule an individual appointment.

18-24 months.

No. Anyone who meets our 3 criteria (in need of housing, able to pay and willing to partner with us) may qualify.

Yes. However, Habitat has the right of first refusal, meaning the seller must ask if Habitat wishes to purchase the home. If Habitat does not purchase the home, it can be put on the open market. Some homes may have a second mortgage that must be paid off once the home is sold.

Habitat ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers. The items they sell are available to the public and similar to what you may see in other home good stores, such as a brand new box of tile you’ve been needing for your bathroom project or a vintage treasure you won’t find anywhere else. However, Habitat ReStores are more than just resell stores.

The purpose of Habitat ReStores is to contribute to the work of Habitat for Humanity. When you support your local ReStore by shopping, donating or volunteering, you are not only supporting your local community, you’re also helping the mission to provide decent shelter to everyone around the world.

Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County ReStore is located at 1025 East U.S. Highway 223, Adrian, MI 49221. Feel free to call (517) 266-0746 for assistance.

Please visit our ReStore DONATE page for more information.

Yes. The ReStore will gladly pick up donated items anywhere in Lenawee County. Pick-up service is available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Please call (517) 266-0746 to make arrangements or complete the online form.

Yes! All Habitat ReStores are open to the public. Stop by during business hours to see what kind of deals you can find, as well as to drop off your own donations.

Habitat ReStores help fund Habitat for Humanity’s mission to end substandard housing by building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Profits from Habitat ReStores are put to use both in your local community and around the world.

When a gently used building material or household product is donated to Habitat ReStore and then sold at a discount to a community member that needs it, that item is recycled and kept out of the landfill.

In all kinds of ways! When you shop or donate at a ReStore, you are automatically supporting not only your local store, but also the Habitat mission worldwide. Additionally, ReStores are always looking for volunteers. Volunteers can range from cashiers and customer service to interior decorators and builders.

Donations are brought in every day.

New items are priced 50% off the retail value. Used items, depending on condition, are priced between 50% – 90% off retail value.

No, but our ReStore discounts items on the 1st and 15th of each month using a systematic mark down program that discounts most items. Please note that not all items are part of the “mark down” system.

Yes! Habitat ReStore is part of Habitat for Humanity and a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization. A tax receipt is available upon request.

No. Habitat for Humanity will not place a value on any donations. This is the sole responsibility of the donor.

Habitat asks legislators and housing regulators to increase support for affordable homeownership and decent housing.

Habitat monitors public policies related to housing, community and international development.

Habitat advocates for policies that will increase access to decent, affordable housing available to people around the world.

Habitat accepts government funds as long as they have no conditions that would violate our principles or limit our ability to proclaim our Christian identity.

Learn more about our advocacy efforts.

Yes, we are a global nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. All who desire to be a part of this work are welcome, regardless of religious preference or background. We have a policy of building with people in need regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.

Habitat for Humanity and its affiliate organizations will not proselytize. Nor will Habitat work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing as part of their work with Habitat. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must adhere to or convert to a particular faith or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.

Contact Us

Thank you for your interest in Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County. Please read our frequently asked questions for more detailed information about Habitat’s work locally and worldwide.

Send Us A Message

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Affiliate Office

(next to the ReStore)

1043 E. US-223 Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-265-6157

ReStore

1025 E. US-223, Adrian, MI 49221
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Phone: 517-266-0746

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