Volunteers in Service to America was founded in 1965, and became incorporated as an AmeriCorps program in 1993. AmeriCorps VISTA is a program specifically designed to fight poverty. Habitat for Humanity of Michigan became an AmeriCorps sponsor in 2003. Since then, more than 240 AmeriCorps members have worked with Habitat for Humanity across the state.
This year, Habitat for Humanity of Michigan has four AmeriCorps VISTA members on its staff. Meet our AmeriCorps members:
Nicole Schafer, originally from Fowler, Mich., graduated from Michigan State University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in interior design. Nicole began working as an AmeriCorps member at Habitat for Humanity of Michigan in January, 2009. She is a sustainable building associate, and a member of the HFHM Green Team.
Colin Pahl graduated in 2009 from Michigan State University’s urban planning program. Upon graduation, Colin joined the Habitat for Humanity of Michigan staff as an AmeriCorps VISTA member, working as a sustainable rehabilitation associate. He is also a member of the HFHM Green Team. Colin is originally from Kalamazoo, Mich.
Casey Ray graduated from Baker College of Owosso with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in architecture/construction technology, and from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management. He received both degrees in 2009. Upon graduation, Casey joined the Habitat for Humanity of Michigan staff as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. He is one of HFHM’s sustainable rehabilitation associates, and a member of the Green Team.
Trisha Prickett graduated from Spring Arbor University with a Bachelor of Arts in education and social studies. She joined Habitat for Humanity of Michigan as an AmeriCorps VISTA member in May, 2009 as a financial literacy coordinator. Trisha is originally from Grant, Mich.
