Housing Resources

Housing challenges can happen in many different ways. You may be worried about losing your housing, staying somewhere temporarily, looking for a place to live, or trying to help someone you know. You don't have to know which program to ask for before reaching out.

Our housing programs serve individuals, families, youth, and veterans in communities across Mid Michigan.

Housing support is available in:
  • Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties for individuals, families, youth, and veterans
  • Lake, Midland, Newaygo, and Saginaw Counties for veterans and their families

Not sure where to start? Explore our housing resources to find contact information and the support available in your area.

Give the Gift of Home

This Homeless Awareness Month, your donation to Mid Michigan Community Action helps individuals and families move from housing insecurity to stability.

Whether it’s a welcome basket, a settle-in bundle, or a month of rent, your gift builds real momentum toward safe, secure housing.
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Choose your amount, set your frequency, and even donate in honor or memory of someone special. Every gift helps strengthen our communities because everyone deserves a place to call home.

​Every donation helps Mid Michigan Community Action respond to the changing needs of individuals, families, youth, and Veterans experiencing housing challenges. The examples below illustrate the kinds of support your gift can make possible.

Voices for Housing
What Do You Want People to Understand About Housing Support Work?
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In honor of Homeless Awareness Month, we asked our Homeless Programs team to answer that question in their own words, and the responses speak volumes.

This video features staff from across our service area sharing what drives their work and why housing support is so critical to our communities. Their answers highlight the real impact of programs that focus on stability, long-term change, and meeting people where they are.

Stable housing is more than just a roof over someone’s head. It’s the foundation for everything that follows: health, education, employment, and connection. Our team works every day to help individuals and families take that first step and move forward.

Why Housing Matters—in the words of our team
For Homeless Awareness Month, we invited staff from across Mid Michigan Community Action to reflect on one simple but powerful idea: Why does safe, stable housing matter in every community and in every part of our work?

This video features their responses—personal, thoughtful, and rooted in the real-life impact of housing stability. Whether working directly in housing support or in another area of the agency, each person brings their own insight into how safe homes build stronger futures.

Watch the video to see what housing means to our team, and how every role contributes to making home possible.

Everyone Deserves a Home
As part of Homeless Awareness Month, we invited local elementary school students to participate in a coloring contest celebrating community, kindness, and belonging.

The prompt? Color a neighborhood that says:
"Everyone deserves a home!"

This video showcases artwork from students across our service area. Through bright colors and bold imagination, their drawings remind us what it means to create a community where everyone feels safe, welcome, and supported.

Thank you to the students, educators, and families who made this project possible!
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Even small actions—like a conversation, a drawing, or a warm welcome—can help build communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Let’s Talk About Home

Homeless Awareness Month is also a time to reflect with the people closest to us. These free resources are designed to help families start important conversations about housing and what it means to have a safe, stable place to call home.

​Whether you’re talking with young children or exploring big questions together, small conversations can spark empathy and understanding.
This neighborhood scene encourages kids to think about what makes a welcoming community.
This short guide offers ideas on how to talk to children about housing insecurity in simple, age-appropriate ways.

Real Stories, Real Impact

​Every experience is different, but each one shows how housing programs can change lives and strengthen communities. These are just a few stories from the people we serve—and those who help make our work possible.

Resilience and Hope in Action

After facing housing instability, one customer partnered with Mid Michigan Community Action to rebuild their life from securing employment to signing a lease for a safe, stable home. They reflect on the difference it made when staff treated them with dignity and respect:
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“The staff … were willing to listen and give you positive feedback … I wasn’t looked down on or turned away because of my situation.”
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Their journey highlights how stability, support, and one good decision can lead to meaningful change—and how housing plays a pivotal role in that turning point.

Finding Strength in the Journey

A couple found themselves without a home and unsure where to turn. When they connected with Mid Michigan Community Action Agency, they received more than resources. They received renewed hope and dignity. Through dedicated support and determined effort, they secured full‑time work, leased a home, and began rebuilding their lives from the ground up.

Mike: A Landlord Making a Difference

​Mike is one of the dedicated landlords we work with to help individuals and families move from housing insecurity to stability. He sees housing as more than a roof overhead; it’s about creating a safe, welcoming place to build a life. His compassion and ongoing partnership show how local landlords can play a powerful role in building stronger communities.