Good News Group

Mission

Through Good News Group (GNG) in association with Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley (HHHV), First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor carries out a mission to enable home ownership for families who would otherwise not have this opportunity.

The need for affordable energy efficient housing in our community is critical, and home ownership provides a lot more than four walls and a roof as protection from the elements. It also contributes to physical health, safety and security, financial stability, increased success in school and an increased ability to reach out for new opportunities. In short, it helps to break the cycle of poverty for families. We know that the Habitat program works. Of the more than 200 families served in Washtenaw County by HHHV in the last 30 years, 97 percent of the homes are still well-maintained and occupied by the original homeowners.

FUMC AA Build Days

FUMC AA have committed to provide construction volunteers and lunch crews on the following dates

• Sat, Jun 3: 4-5 workers, 2-3 lunch crew & will be working with Bethel AME of Ann Arbor at the Studebaker house
• Sat, July 8: 6-8 workers, 2-3 lunch crew at another Habitat house
• Sat, July 29, 6-8 workers, 2-3 lunch crew at another Habitat house
• Sat, Aug 19, 8-10 workers, 2-3 lunch crew at Studebaker house
• Sat, Sept 23, 4-5 workers, 2-3 lunch crew & will be working with St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at the Studebaker house

SIGNING-UP & QUESTIONS ANSWERED

From May through August, there will be a Good News Group table at Connections after Sunday service where you can get questions answered and/or sign-up to be a volunteer construction worker or lunch crew member. You can also contact Mark Wickham or call at 810-599-6164.