About Us

bRIEF hISTORY

Homestead Resources was established in 1983 to address the housing needs of individuals and families with low and moderate incomes throughout ten counties across northwestern Indiana. For nearly 42 years, Homestead Resources has provided housing counseling and financial education services to thousands of individuals and families in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Putnam, Tippecanoe, Warren, and White counties. We also serve families across the state through specialized program offerings. Homestead Resources is a HUD-certified Housing Counseling Agency offering education and counseling services to renters and homeowners regardless of income.

Homestead Resources is certified by the U.S. Department of Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and governed by a 15-member volunteer Board of Directors, with a variety of professional expertise and careers in government, civic and community, private sector industry, as well as program participants.

Our vision for the communities we serve is that all individuals and families will be financially educated regarding housing, gain the knowledge and skills to manage financial assets, have access to affordable housing and live in safe, well-maintained neighborhoods.

Our programs promote affordable housing and strong neighborhoods populated by residents who have the tools needed to live quality lives and who contribute positively to their communities. We ensure that families are given the financial knowledge they need to achieve and maintain affordable housing. Our objective is to increase homeownership, maintain homeownership where it already exists, and educate families on attaining safe, quality, and stable housing.

our board members & staff

Homestead Resources Board Members

Jim Slaven

Board President
State Farm Insurance

Cindy Murray

Board Vice President
City of Lafayette

Larry Lohmeier

Secretary
Caterpillar Inc.

David Holder

Treasurer
Hare, Russell and Holder CPA

Ryan Burns

Member
Silky Sources Salon

Heather Hart

Member
Ivy Tech

Joe Howarth

Retired
Centier Bank

Sheila Klinker

Member
Indiana House of Representatives

David Kovich

Member
Komark, LTD

Sarah May

Member
Calumet

Tim Schooler

Member
Centier Bank

Jim Schrier

Member
Reiling Teder & Schrier, LLC.

Charlie Shook

Member
Coldwell Banker Shook

Amy Wood

Member
Lafayette Adult Resource Academy

Joe Kellogg

Housing Counselor

Homestead Resources Staff Members

Marie Morse

Executive Director

Chelsea Gochenour

Associate Executive Director
Housing Programs

Morgan Hoover

Associate Executive Director
Philanthropy and Marketing

Joe Seaman

Assistant Director
Community Loan Center

Kristi Stonebraker

Housing Counseling Manager

Abby Balser

Client Intake Specialist

Miguel Hernandez

Housing Counselor

Kobe Hicks

Housing Counselor

Brenda Kallner

Accounting Manager

Kelly Wilson

Accountant

Carole Jarvis

Office Coordinator

Partner Testimonials

“Homestead has so many resources for people in our community that need support. They are committed to finding solutions with compassion and empathy. The staff truly cares.”
Cindy Murray
City of Lafayette

our partners

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