Ryan VerWys on How ICCF Community Homes is developing affordable homes, and thriving neighborhoods (06-15-25)

In this segment, host Phil Tower speaks with Ryan VerWys, the President & CEO, ICCF Community Homes

ICCF Community Homes is the oldest nonprofit affordable housing provider in Michigan.
They’ve been active in the Grand Rapids area since 1974 and engage 2,000+ households each year with housing-related services.
Ryan and his leadership team at ICCF Community Homes manage over 600 units of affordable rental housing and provide homeownership education and home purchase opportunities to hundreds of neighbors.
In partnership with local churches, ICCF Community Homes plans to develop 200 affordable homes in West Michigan over the next two to five years.
With the generosity of a $6 million lead gift, which will match every additional donation dollar for dollar up to the full $12 million goal, they are poised to make a significant impact and positive difference in our community!
To date, the campaign has already raised over $10.6 million!

Learn more about the campaign.


ICCF Community Homes



Topics discussed: homelessness and the housing crisis, housing affordability, rental housing affordability, homeownership, and homeownership education.