Sleeping Bear Gateways Council secures initial funding to address housing crisis

Our progress toward expanding attainable workforce housing is gaining statewide attention. Spectrum News recently covered SBGC’s efforts and the community’s support for ensuring local workers—from teachers to healthcare providers—can continue to live in the place they serve. Read their full coverage below.

By Jack Caron

The Sleeping Bear Gateways Council has raised over $600,000 to support affordable housing for local essential workers in Leelanau County.

The Sleeping Bear Gateways Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the character of communities surrounding the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which attracts more than 1.5 million visitors annually.

The money will help fund year-round housing projects for people who keep the community running — including teachers, health care staff and service workers. Council leaders say the goal is to ensure those workers can continue living where they work.