Need a safe place?
If you are sleeping outside, in a vehicle or camper, staying somewhere you cannot remain, or facing the loss of housing, start here.
You will be connected to Central Michigan Coordinated Entry to choose the option that best matches your situation.
Need to speak with ICRH? Call (989) 400-4126
If you are in immediate danger or have a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Isabella County Restoration House
Safe shelter. Compassionate support. A community working together so individuals and families can move toward lasting stability.
Shelter: Open 24/7 for registered guests
Donate to ICRH
Every donation provides safe shelter, daily essentials and compassionate support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Isabella County — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Our mission
At Isabella County Restoration House, we believe everyone in our community deserves the opportunity to begin again. Through shelter, support, and meaningful connection we restore hope, dignity, and help build stronger futures, one life at a time.
Our mission, vision and valuesWe affirm the inherent worth of every individual we serve, creating an environment of unconditional welcome and non-judgment.
We meet people where they are, responding to crisis with empathy, patience, and unwavering human care.
We actively remove systemic barriers to access and champion services that are culturally responsive and affirming for all populations.
We build meaningful partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and faith communities to strengthen the local housing crisis response system.
We steward public and private resources with transparency, rigorous data practices, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
We walk alongside individuals on their journey toward independence, amplifying their strengths and honoring their self-defined goals.
What we do
A secure place for registered guests to stay within current program availability and policies.
Individualized support to identify barriers, set priorities, connect to resources and work toward housing and stability goals.
On-site shower access for registered guests based on current facility operations.
Laundry access so guests can keep clothing clean for work, appointments and daily life.
Technology for housing searches, employment, benefits, communication and other needs.
Connectivity for approved guest use.
Locked storage for personal belongings within available space and program rules.
An address guests can use for important correspondence — often the first step toward a job or lease.
The Morey House
What began as a rotating seasonal shelter has grown into a permanent home for ICRH. The Morey House gives guests a stable, welcoming place to rest, regroup and work toward their next steps.
Read our storyOur impact
Years serving the community
14
Since the first shelter season in 2012–2013.
Verified annual outcomes are on the way.
We only publish numbers we can stand behind — each with a year, a clear definition and a source. These are the outcomes ICRH reports on:
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$25
Everyday essentials
Keeps the shelter stocked with toilet paper for a month.
Review note: Re-verify cost before launch and annually$50
A housing application
Pays a housing application fee for a family ready to move forward.
Review note: Re-verify cost before launch and annually$100
Critical documents
Orders birth certificates for four guests — the key to IDs, jobs and leases.
Review note: Re-verify cost before launch and annually$500
Getting there
Funds bus or taxi rides to medical appointments, interviews and work.
Review note: Re-verify cost before launch and annually$1,000
A day of shelter
Covers the cost of operating the shelter for one day.
Review note: Re-verify cost before launch and annuallyExamples last updated October 15, 2026.
Monthly giving
Heart of the House is ICRH’s monthly giving community. Reliable recurring gifts help the organization plan ahead and keep essential shelter and support services available throughout the year.
Join Heart of the HouseVolunteer
Thousands of people in Isabella County have volunteered with ICRH, leaving a positive impact on our community. Serve a meal, sort donations, help at an event or bring your group. Every shift helps a neighbor take the next step.
Group or recurring volunteer? Contact Cindy Hoyle at cindy.hoyle@icrhouse.org.
Monthly feature
People who have never had to live on the streets may be unaware of the stereotypes, myths and barriers that people who are homeless experience.
ICRH provides an address for our guests so they can begin the pathway to self-sufficiency.
Read the featureStories
Start with Central Michigan Coordinated Entry.