Restoring Hope. Rebuilding Lives.
The mission of Isabella County Restoration House is to restore hope, dignity, and stability to individuals and families experiencing homelessness by providing safe shelter, compassionate support, and pathways to self-sufficiency. We are committed to supporting lasting change, fostering healing, and inspiring personal growth; empowering individuals and families to rebuild their lives and create brighter futures.
Community Support & Donations
Community support is essential to helping serve the homeless population in Isabella County. Over 60% of funds come from local funding and individuals. With changes in federal funding, that percentage may need to increase even further to simply maintain the current levels of service. Your financial support is needed and appreciated!
Facts About Homelessness
“A nationwide shortage of deeply affordable housing drives homelessness. The National Low Income Housing Coalition found that just 34 affordable units were available for every 100 renters making less than 30 percent of their area’s median income. As a result, 74% of extremely low-income renters pay more than 50 percent of their income on rent. Some people also need additional income for health care, and social supports that are too expensive or inaccessible on the private market.” Source: endhomelessness.org
ICRH provides a safe place for our guests to stay while also connecting them with the necessary agencies to work toward self-sufficiency and housing options.
Current Hours
ICRH is now open 24/7 each day for our registered guests. . These guests have their own bed and are able to utilize laundry and shower facilities, work with the case manager, have a locker to store their personal belongings and receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Staff are available 24/7 to assist guests and many volunteers assist at the shelter by serving meals, interacting with guests, cleaning, etc.
Heart of the House is the Isabella County Restoration House's monthly giving program, created for compassionate community members who want to provide hope, stability, and healing for individuals and families in need. By becoming a Heart of the House subscriber, you make a lasting commitment to ensuring that ICRH can continue offering life-changing support every day of the year.
Your secure recurring gift, processed through our trusted partners at Stripe, can be customized to fit your budget and charitable goals. Every monthly contribution, no matter the size, helps build a reliable foundation of support that keeps ICRH services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Join Heart of the House today and become part of the community that sustains restoration, hope, and a brighter future for those who need it most.
Monthly Feature
Little Known Barriers For People Who Experience Homelessness
People who have never had to live on the streets may be unaware of the stereo types, myths and barriers that people who are homeless experience.
The basic necessities housed individuals take for granted are often out of reach to those struggling with homelessness. Being unable to afford professional clothing, not having a fixed address, and food insecurity are just some of the circumstances that inhibit people from moving off the streets.
These barriers make it even harder for unsheltered neighbors to break the cycle of homelessness by inhibiting their ability to save money, apply for jobs, or even get accepted for housing. Not having a permanent address can be problematic for people living on the streets when they are trying to attain employment or other types of income.
The majority of companies require a permanent address from job applicants to ensure they are residents of the state and to conduct background checks. Having no proof of residency can make it more difficult for unhoused individuals to be considered for an open job position over an applicant who has an address.
ICRH provides an address for our guests so they can begin the pathway to self-sufficiency.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteering with ICRH can be a rewarding experience for everyone. Thousands of people in Isabella County have volunteered with ICRH leaving a positive impact on our community.
Mark Your Calendars!!
There are many ways to get involved in this exciting and important event.
Volunteers are needed in the months prior to the event, on the day of the event and during the event. Contact Kim Voisin at Kim.Voisin@ICRHouse.org to learn more about the various opportunities and see if there is one that matches your skills and availability.
Sponsors and advertisers are needed to offset the cost of the event. Information will be mailed in January. Contact ICRHFundraising@ICRHouse.org for more information.
Donors are needed and welcome for all levels of contribution, whether it’s something for the meal, a basket for the paddle auction, items for the silent auction or something for a door prize. Contact ICRHFundraising@ICRHouse.org to express interest in donating.
Whether you’re a sponsor, advertiser, donor, volunteer or attendee, your support is critical to ICRH doing important work in our community.