Macomb Habitat Creates Flood Fund for Its Partner Families

Three families who worked side-by-side with Macomb County Habitat for Humanity suffered extensive damage in the Floods of 2014, threatening their return to conditions they’re trying to escape with home ownership. (Patch file photo)

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Macomb County Habitat for Humanity is asking supporters to give to a fund to help three partner families who suffered extensive losses during the Floods of 2014 on Aug. 11.

“Three of the families we have placed in homes experienced severe loss,” Helen Hicks, president and CEO of the Macomb County Habitat affiliate, said in a news release. “The first family that called us had just closed on their home and their hot water tank and furnace were destroyed.

“When her car was destroyed, she lost her job. When you lose a job, you can lose a home. She needs help now.” – Helen Hicks, Macomb County Habitat for Humanity

“It was the same call from family number two,” she said. “Finally, the last family who contacted us lost their car, all of the furniture in their basement, their furnace, hot water tank, washer and dryer.”

In response, the agency has established the Family Flood Fund with Talmer Bank. Hicks, who seeded the fund with a personal gifts, said Habitat staff and board members are hopeful community members will step forward and help the families continue on their path to home ownership and self-sufficiency.

As partners, they worked alongside volunteers to achieve home ownership.

“I’m particularly worried about the third family,” Hicks said. “When her car was destroyed, she lost her job. When you lose a job, you can lose a home. She needs help now.”

How to Help:

• If you would like to help, please send a check to Macomb Habitat, 130 N. Groesbeck, Mount Clemens, MI 48043; or contact the Finance Office at 586.263.1540 X 106.