Homes for Heroes Michigan

10/05/2026

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The community is cordially invited to come together in honor veterans, celebration, fellowship, and empowerment at the FALL 2026 West Michigan Veterans & Family Resource and Empowerment Gathering!

Join us as we honor the men and women of the United States military who have served—and continue to serve—not only our Nation, but also their families, friends, and communities.

This gathering is an opportunity to celebrate veterans, strengthen connections, share resources, uplift one another, and build a stronger, more united in the West Michigan community.

Saturday, November 7, 2026
4:00–7:00 PM
Hero’s and Shero’s Corner
4809 Eastern Ave., Kentwood, MI
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT — ALL AGES WELCOME!

Come experience an afternoon and evening filled with community, connection, encouragement, resources, laughter, music, food, and positive energy!
Enjoy:
Door Prizes
50/50 Raffle
Great Music & Positive Vibes
Military Camaraderie & Fellowship
Community Networking
Local Vendors & Resources
Veteran & Community Speakers
Youth Engagement & Dirt Therapy
Family-Friendly Activities and Connection
FREE ORGANIC COMFORT FOOD DINNER

Guests will be treated to a delicious Organic Comfort Food Dinner prepared and served by MIWVE youth, featuring produce and inspiration from our Dirt Therapy Garden.

This meal represents more than food—it represents community, purpose, youth empowerment, nourishment, and the beauty of growing something together.
INSPIRING SPEAKERS & COMMUNITY VOICES - Come hear from dynamic and resourceful voices who are committed to strengthening our veteran and community networks, including:
Kwesi Betserai, MBA - Keynote Speaker
Peter Kalogiros, Senator Elissa Slotkin’s West Michigan Regional Manager
Sebriena P., Motivational Speaker
Lauren Sowell, gifted and award-winning spoken-word artist

Their stories, experiences, knowledge, and perspectives will help create meaningful conversations about empowerment, opportunity, community connection, and the resources available to veterans and their families.

8:00 PM — SOUTHERN SOUL LINE DANCING EXPERIENCE
The celebration continues at 8:00 PM with an exciting evening of Southern Soul Line Dancing Entertainment, Culture, and Vibes!
Featuring the viral line-dance creator: Mrs. Anietra Hensley A.K.A. MrzLoveMeForReal

Come ready to move, laugh, connect, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of music and southern soul line-dancing fun!

$10 donation at the door for the 8:00 PM entertainment.

A SAFE SPACE FOR VETERANS & FAMILIES -All ages are welcome!
This is a safe, supportive, sober, and family-friendly gathering created for veterans, their families, friends, supporters, and members of the broader community.
Hero’s and Shero’s Corner in Grand Rapids/Kentwood provides a welcoming space where members of the veteran community and those who support them can come together, build relationships, exchange resources, and simply enjoy being surrounded by people who care.

TOGETHER, WE ARE STRONGER
The purpose of our FALL 2026 Gathering is to create meaningful opportunities for connection, empowerment, resource-sharing, networking, and community building throughout West Michigan.

This event is a joint collaborative effort between Homes for Heroes Michigan, Michigan Women Veterans Empowerment (MIWVE), and Hero’s and Shero’s Corner.
By bringing together our resources, talents, relationships, experiences, and skills, we are intentionally creating opportunities for greater impact.

When we join forces, we create possibilities. When we share resources, we strengthen families. When we build relationships, we strengthen communities. And when we stand together, we can ensure that no veteran or family feels alone.

Our vision is to help build a vibrant, connected, stable, and empowered West Michigan community where U.S. veterans, their families, friends, supporters, youth, and community members have opportunities to connect, thrive, and grow together.

So come out and bring your family, bring a friend, bring your positive energy, and bring your heart for community!

Let's honor those who served.
Let's celebrate those who continue to serve.
Let's uplift one another.
Let's connect.
Let's share.
Let's grow.

And let's build a stronger West Michigan veteran's focused community together!

HONOR. CONNECT. EMPOWER. CELEBRATE.

We look forward to seeing you at the FALL 2026 West Michigan Veterans & Family Resource and Empowerment Gathering!

09/18/2026

West Michigan Homebuyers- This is for you!

🏡 A Trusted Name I'm Happy to Recommend: Safe Harbor Home Services

After 26+ years in mortgage and real estate here in Michigan, I've worked with a lot of home inspectors — and Safe Harbor Home Services is one I genuinely trust to take care of my clients.

If you're buying a home anywhere in West Michigan (Grand Rapids, Cascade, Ada, Rockford, Byron Center, Grand Haven, and the surrounding counties), these are the folks I'd point you to. They inspect every home like it's their own — no cutting corners, no sugarcoating, just an honest look at what you're about to buy.

Their services cover the full picture:
✅ Residential Home Inspections
✅ Thermal Imaging
✅ Drone/Aerial Inspection
✅ Radon Testing
✅ Wood Destroying Insect Inspection
✅ Mold Inspection
✅ Sewer Scope
✅ 11th Month Warranty Inspection
✅ Home Energy Score

Whether you're a first-time buyer or you've done this a few times, buying a home is a big deal — and having someone in your corner who tells you the truth about the property makes all the difference.

📞 Call or text: (616) 340-5997
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.safeharborhomeservices.com

Give them a call, and feel free to mention Jamie sent you!

For the best home inspector in Grand Rapids, Cascade, and Ada, MI, choose Safe Harbor Home Services. Certified home inspector!

09/08/2026

Supporting our local 1st responders!

08/29/2026

The Homes for Heroes Foundation presented a $5,000 grant to the Davis Education Foundation this week, recognizing two Davis School District employees — Officer Varela, School Resource Officer at Farmington Junior High, and Sarah Lowder of the Transportation team — with $2,500 each in support during a difficult season.

Jay Flynn traveled from South Carolina on behalf of the Homes for Heroes Foundation to present the awards in person, alongside Marita Viselli A Homes For Heroes Affiliate specialist with Top Flite Home Loans. Our team was honored to be part of the group representing Homes for Heroes at the presentation, held at Farmington Junior High with Principal Archibald and the school community.

Officer Varela and Sarah Lowder show up for students every day. This grant is one small way to acknowledge that.

07/09/2026

Congratulations to Dan Bove on being recognized as the #1 Homes For Heroes Affiliate Loan Officer in Michigan! 🇺🇸🏡

This recognition reflects Dan’s commitment to serving the heroes in our communities — including military, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, healthcare professionals, teachers, and corrections officers.

Through Homes For Heroes, eligible heroes may be able to receive significant savings when buying, selling, or refinancing a home.

If you know a hero who is thinking about making a move, please share this with them. They deserve to know there are people and programs built to serve those who serve others.

Congratulations again, Dan. Thank you for leading with purpose and serving heroes across Michigan.

Please join us in congratulating Dan Bove, recognized as the #1 Homes for Heroes Affiliate Loan Officer in Michigan.

This recognition reflects more than production. It represents leadership, dedication, and a true commitment to serving the heroes who serve our communities every day.

Dan continues to make a meaningful impact through the Homes for Heroes mission, and we are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement.

Top Flite Home Loans is a proud Homes for Heroes Affiliate Lender.

Congratulations, Dan!

06/20/2026

If you already own a home, your equity may be an important part of your next move.

Maybe you need more space. Maybe you are relocating. Maybe your family needs have changed. Maybe you are ready for something different, but the timing feels overwhelming.

Your current home may be part of the strategy.

That does not mean there is one automatic answer, but it does mean it is worth having the conversation before you count yourself out.

If you are thinking about moving, let’s look at the full picture.

06/19/2026

Today we pause to recognize Juneteenth and the freedom it represents. We're grateful for the diverse team members and communities whose contributions have shaped Top Flite Home Loans into what it is today.

06/18/2026

Homes for Heroes Michigan Connecting Communities in Detroit.

06/18/2026

Buying and selling at the same time can get complicated fast.
You find the right next home, but your current home has not sold yet.
Now you’re trying to figure out timing, equity, offers, contingencies, and how to make the move without feeling stuck.

That’s where a Bridge Loan may be worth a conversation.
For qualified homeowners, a Bridge Loan can help create more flexibility when buying the next home before selling the current one.

It is not the right fit for every situation, but when it works, it can help solve a very real timing problem.

If you’re thinking about moving and wondering how to make the numbers work, let’s talk through the options before you assume you have to sell first.

06/16/2026

A lot of homeowners are ready for their next chapter, but the timing can feel tricky.

You may be wondering:
Should I sell first?
Can I buy before I sell?
What happens to my equity?
What if I find the next home before my current one is under contract?
These are real questions.

Before you assume you have to wait or sell first, let’s talk through what may be possible.

Your next home may need more than a search plan.
It may need a timing strategy. 🕓