Today, one of the most notable physical changes is in the quality of housing opportunities within the City of Benton Harbor, thanks in large part to the efforts of Harbor Habitat for Humanity and the HOPE VI project.
In Benton Harbor and Benton Township, Harbor Habitat for Humanity (HHFH) has partnered with families to build more than 77 decent, simple, safe and affordable homes since its founding in 1995. In the summer of 2005, Benton Harbor was one of two host cities for the Jimmy Carter Work Project, which resulted in the construction of 24 new homes.
Physical changes are taking place thanks to the HOPE VI project. The grant was awarded in 2004 by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. A project co-developed by Cornerstone Alliance for the Benton Harbor Housing Commission, the HOPE VI federal grant will significantly improve public housing conditions and will bring over 250 new homes to Benton Harbor.
The Harbor Shores Discovery Center is located at:
301 State Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: (269) 932-1600
Spring hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
After Memorial Day, summer hours will commence: Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.