Habitat for Humanity
Meadowlark proudly supports Habitat for Humanity and its mission of making homeownership accessible to everyone. We’ve partnered with them to design and build three new homes in Ypsilanti, which will be constructed with the support of government partners, volunteers, and other sponsors like Meadowlark.
We’re excited to partner with this incredible community organization and honored to participate in this project. Like Habitat for Humanity, we strive to build awareness and amplify our mutual commitment to building better futures.
The affordable housing projects are supported by the 2024 Women Build participants, 15 area congregations known as the Good News Group, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), and all the generous donors who make the Habitat for Humanity mission a reality!
Huron Valley Restore
The Huron Valley ReStore builds better futures every day by collecting household items from individuals, businesses, and organizations, and selling them to fund a multitude of Habitat for Humanity programs. Their work keeps tons of waste out of landfills every year while supporting programs that empower community members to become homeowners. We're proud to support their mission to develop and improve our community by making homeownership possible for all.
Growing Hope
Growing Hope creates an equitable, sustainable local food system that empowers the community to grow, sell, buy, prepare, and eat nourishing food. Their commitment to developing school gardens, managing local farmers markets, establishing urban farms, and more demonstrates their role in building better futures in our community.
Peace Neighborhood Center
The Peace Neighborhood Center aims to create "a community where personal growth, opportunity, and diversity are constant; the cycle of poverty and social and economic inequality has been broken." Their vision perfectly aligns with our commitment to building better futures.
The Ecology Center
The Ecology Center was founded with a singular purpose: to devise innovative solutions for healthy people and a healthy planet. They educate the community, advocate for policy change, and partner with corporations to foster significant, lasting improvements. Meadowlark is proud to have our Co-Founder, Doug Selby, serving on the board of this forward-thinking organization.
BRAG Ann Arbor
The Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor (BRAG) provides a community for local professionals to learn, share skills, and network. BRAG hosts annual events like the Home Garden & Lifestyle Show, Parade of Homes, and Remodelers Home Tour, facilitating connections between skilled local builders and community members in need of their services.
Green Home Institute
Meadowlark Design+Build is a proud member of the Green Home Institute, a nonprofit that empowers homeowners and builders to create healthy, sustainable homes. The Green Home Institute provides education, training, and 3rd party certification to help industry professionals thrive in our community and beyond.
Why Do We Believe in Building Better Futures?
Meadowlark Design+Build was founded by Doug Selby and Kirk Brandon, a chemist and accountant united by their passion for primitive living skills and fine woodworking. Leaving their careers to start a custom woodworking business, they aimed to create a lasting company and community that people could rely on.
The name "Meadowlark" reflects our commitment to environmental stewardship. Inspired by the understanding that bird calls indicate environmental health, this name serves as a continual reminder of our mission to build sustainable homes and communities for better futures.
