Genesis Non Profit Housing Corporation (GNPHC) started 15 years ago to develop permanent, supportive housing in Kent County, Mich. With this mission in mind, the property owner and developer once again added to its portfolio with the completion of Genesis Woods apartments in September 2014. Located in Grandville, Mich., the development is reserved for tenants with special needs, along with those who suffer from chronic homelessness.

“There are no other permanent, supportive housing developments in Grandville,” said John Wynbeek, executive director of GNPHC. With Genesis Woods apartments complete, the development owner manages 160 units of permanent, supportive housing in Kent County. “Because of the lack of comparable units, we were thinking it would be a challenge to develop in the city,” said Wynbeek. “But the city was very supportive.”

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