Yeo & Yeo Gives Back: Building Homes, Hope, and Community with Habitat for Humanity
More than a century ago, Yeo & Yeo’s founders laid the groundwork for a culture of community service. Today, their legacy continues to thrive through the efforts of our people, including the Yeo Young Professionals (YYP) group. Each year, the YYPs lead a firm-wide service project, uniting the firm to raise funds and volunteer for community causes. By taking the lead in organizing events and rallying support, these emerging leaders demonstrate that service is a powerful avenue for personal and professional growth.
This year, our YYP service project supported Habitat for Humanity, with more than 40 of our professionals across our Yeo & Yeo companies and offices participating in build projects across our communities in July. Through the Yeo & Yeo Foundation and FUNdraising initiatives spearheaded by our YYPs that included a water balloon bonanza and March Madness, a total of $10,698 was also proudly donated to Habitat for Humanity.
Michael Wilson II, Manager and Yeo Young Professionals leader, shared his perspective: “When the YYP group brainstormed ideas for this year’s project, the common theme was that we wanted to do something specific for our local communities and make a lasting impact. Helping facilitate this project and bringing everyone together to give back was incredibly meaningful.”
The impact of these builds extends far beyond the construction site. As our team worked side by side with Habitat for Humanity staff and volunteers, we helped create safe, affordable housing for families who might otherwise struggle to achieve homeownership or maintain their existing homes.
The Saginaw team worked together to paint a house and garage, helping to spruce up a home in a local neighborhood.
“Being a part of this initiative gave me a sense of purpose and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of others. It reminded us of the impact we can have when we come together for a greater good.” – Adam Seitz, Software Consultant (Yeo & Yeo Technology)
“Community involvement has always been a personal goal of mine, and this project provided a great opportunity to give back and connect with others.” – Christina Stoutenburg, Collections Representative (Yeo & Yeo Medical Billing & Consulting)
The Flint team took on framing and building walls and trusses for a new home. This hands-on experience gave the team insight into how much effort goes into building a house.
“The best part of the project, besides using power tools, was engaging with the Habitat staff and learning about the housing program. Homeownership is a significant milestone that is out of reach for many, and that’s where Habitat plays a crucial role in making it possible.” – Holly Blood, Senior Accountant (Flint office)
The Auburn Hills and Ann Arbor teams focused on cleaning a home’s exterior, including washing the siding, mowing the lawn, and taking care of the flower beds.
“Participating in the building project was really an opportunity to care for the people around me. No one in the community should feel left out or hopeless regardless of what they are going through.” – Gage Gorenchan, Staff Accountant (Ann Arbor office)
The Kalamazoo team is planning a build project later this year in collaboration with the Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity.
Yeo & Yeo’s dedication to giving back is more than a tradition—it is a defining part of our company’s culture and identity. Established in 2018, the Yeo & Yeo Foundation is an employee-run organization dedicated to supporting charitable causes throughout Michigan. Since its inception, the Foundation has allocated funds to support the YYP service project, benefiting organizations such as the American Cancer Society and Special Olympics Michigan. The spirit of giving back remains central to our mission, reinforcing the belief that every act of kindness helps build a stronger, more connected community.