Can I volunteer my time?

Yes. We need skilled workers, community advocates, and people willing to show up. Visit our volunteer page to get involved.

Is Community Catalysts a nonprofit?

Yes, we're a registered 501(c)(3) organization based in Howell, Michigan. Your donations are tax-deductible.

What makes you different?

We don't theorize about housing. We partner to get homes built. Our community partners say, "Community Catalysts gets things done."

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We believe everyone should have access to attainable housing

Families need homes they can afford.
We're addressing that need one attainable housing project at a time.

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FOUNDATION

What is Community Catalysts?

We develop partnerships and create momentum to bring housing that people can afford to our local community. Our projects serve young adults, families and seniors with housing and support services that allow them to thrive.

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Our Origin Story

Journey

How we got here and where we're headed

Community Catalysts began when we saw families in need of affordable homes, and we decided to do something about it.

2017

A catalyst is formed

Community Catalysts was formed when a small group of individuals wanted to love and serve people, and chose housing as the vehicle to do that.

2020

A development company is born

Community Catalysts Development Company, a nonprofit whose sole purpose is to develop attainable housing, was created.

2023

A county comes together

Housing Catalysts launches, bringing together voices across Livingston County to advance attainable housing solutions.

2026

Bringing back starter homes

With four separate housing developments now completed, Community Catalysts launches Bethel Homes, Livingston County's first CLT designed to bring back “starter homes” to Livingston County.

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Projects

Our projects

The places and projects providing attainable housing to our community.

Howell, Michigan

Main Office

Home base for our team, plus our first two attainable apartments in Livingston County.

Livingston County

Bethel Suites

A transitional home for people who have become homeless. We provide housing, food, and wraparound services while helping guests to stabilize and then thrive.

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