About
Building a community of hope around those who struggle with poverty and homelessness.
Our Mission
In service to social justice, Advent House Ministries empowers equity for all people through support to build and promote safety, stability and sustainability of basic human needs.
Our Vision
In order to build a community of empowered equity, Advent House Ministries is committed to constructive and collaborative leadership, strong community partnerships and a passion for breaking down barriers, while providing a foundation of service that restores dignity to all community members we serve.
Core Values
- Hope & Inspiration — to assist with physical, emotional and spiritual resources that improve quality of life.
- Nonjudgment & Empathy — to allow people to authentically be themselves and gain support that accurately fits their needs.
- Diversity & Equity — to provide opportunities for people of all backgrounds and levels of society.
- Autonomy & Accomplishment — to support and respect the self-determination of all people served.
Location
We are located within North Westminster Presbyterian Church at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Oakland Avenue.
ADDRESS:
743 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48915
Staff
Susan Cancro
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Working at Advent House this many years has been the source of great inspiration as I’ve had the honor to be a help to so many wonderful people.
Maureen Nagy
DIRECTOR OF HOUSING PROGRAMS
I work at Advent House because I believe in providing an equitable and barrier-free path toward housing for the unhoused in our community.
Caroline Croom
HOUSING PROGRAMS SUPERVISOR
I am passionate about working with people because I want to better the Lansing community I grew up in and create equitable opportunities for everyone.
Adrian Kirkpatrick
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
My passion lies in collaborating with individuals to create a positive impact on the community. I aspire to establish equal opportunities that benefit all members of society.
Joseph Whetzel
HOUSING SUPPORT SPECIALIST
I work at Advent House Ministries because it allows me to serve the area’s most vulnerable.
Tricia Braman
HOUSING SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Hope is the greatest gift to someone who is struggling. I am honored to serve the homeless community by being that hope and supporting those in need.
Frances Gunn
HOUSING SUPPORT SPECIALIST
When life feels like a tough battle, nothing beats a glimmer of hope! I feel privileged to be part of a team that brings hope to the community.
Nicole Keverne
HOUSING SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Lanstronaut, LGBTQIA+, dog mom, veg foodie, fashion enthusiast, music lover.
Brittany Kelley
HOUSING SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Food-motivated bibliophile and documentary buff. Constantly curious.
Careers
Housing Support Specialist
The Housing Support Specialists are responsible for helping individuals and families attain and maintain housing by assisting them in accomplishing their objectives. The position encompasses serving any or all of the following groups based on program requirements: individuals, families, survivors of domestic violence, victims of dating violence and stalking, persons with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, chronic health conditions, physical and mental illness and impairment, involvement in the criminal justice system, child protective services involvement and others. Individuals in this capacity may be assigned to work with different program model types depending on program needs, such as Permanent Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing and Rapid Re-Housing. Advent House Ministries’ Housing Programs operate following a Harm Reduction and Housing First approach. Services are trauma-informed, participant-centered and strengths-based.
Application Instructions:
To apply for the position, kindly forward your resume and cover letter via email to social@adventhouse.com. Please ensure that you include “Housing Support Specialist” in the subject line of your email.
Contact Us
PHONE: 517-485-4722
FAX: 517-485-2837
EMAIL: social@adventhouse.com
FAQ
- Q: How do I get housing help?
A: Please contact us to discuss your housing situation to see how we can help.
- Q: What are Weekend Day Shelter hours?
A: Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Q: If I’m hungry, how can you help?
A: During business hours, we provide sack lunches when available to anyone in need who comes to our door. We also provide contacts to community resources.
- Q: If I’m on the street, how can you help?
A: We will put you in contact with a member of one of our outreach teams.
Donate
Your donation will help Advent House provide food, housing and hope to people who need them in our community.
Amazon Wish List
Our Amazon Wish List is regularly updated with our most needed items. Amazon will ship purchases directly to Advent House and we’ll distribute your donated goods free of charge to individuals in need.
