Hastings Mutual Insurance Charitable Foundation Grants $20,000 to Keystone Place Homeless Shelter for Essential Supplies

CENTREVILLE, MICH. September 19, 2025 – The Hastings Mutual Insurance Charitable Foundation today announced a grant of $20,000 to Keystone Place, a vital emergency housing facility in Centreville, Michigan. This significant funding will be used to purchase essential supplies, ensuring that individuals and families experiencing homelessness receive the immediate support they need.

Keystone Place (505 E Market St, Centreville, MI) provides emergency shelter, case management services, and rapid rehousing support to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in St. Joseph County and the surrounding areas. The $20,000 grant will directly support the day-to-day operations of the shelter by funding necessities such as bedding, toiletries, clothing, cleaning supplies, and other critical items that contribute to a safe and stable environment for residents.

“We are proud to partner with Keystone Place as they carry out their critical mission to end homelessness one person and one family at a time,” said Debbie Kurtz, Executive Administrator, Hastings Mutual Insurance Charitable Foundation. “Ensuring that our neighbors have access to basic human necessities is a foundational element of community support, and we believe this grant will help Keystone Place continue to provide a dignified and safe haven for those most in need.”

Keystone Place expressed profound gratitude for the contribution.

“This generous grant from the Hastings Mutual Insurance Charitable Foundation will make an immediate and tangible difference in the lives of the individuals and families we serve,” said Anita Harper, Director, Keystone Place. “The cost of shelter supplies is a constant and growing challenge, and this $20,000 will alleviate that burden, allowing us to focus more resources on case management and long-term housing solutions for our residents. We are deeply thankful for their commitment to our community.”

The Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation is dedicated to supporting community and economic development initiatives, health services, and youth development programs across the states where Hastings Mutual operates, including Michigan. This grant aligns with the Foundation’s commitment to providing basic and emergency aid, including services for special populations such as those experiencing homelessness.

The Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation is based in Hastings, Michigan, and supports community and economic development initiatives, health services, and youth development programs in Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The Foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in the communities served by Hastings Mutual Insurance Company.

Keystone Place is an emergency housing facility located in Centreville, Michigan, dedicated to ending homelessness in Southwest Michigan. It provides emergency shelter, case management, rapid rehousing, and homeless prevention services to families and single adults in St. Joseph County, helping them gain stability and move toward self-sufficiency.