Erich Ostrander Honored for Community Leadership in Midland.

Hello Positivity Readers,

Midland recently celebrated a true community champion: Erich Ostrander, Construction Manager at Midland County Habitat for Humanity, was awarded the 2025 Charles J. Strosacker Award by United Way of Midland County for his extraordinary service and leadership.

How Erich Makes a Difference

• For the past seven years, Erich has led Habitat builds that deliver safe, affordable housing to local families, while quietly shaping the community’s fabric.
• He mentors students from Midland Public Schools and the Greater Michigan Construction Academy guiding the next generation of skilled builders.
• Beyond construction, Erich played a pivotal role in Midland’s 2020 flood recovery and led efforts to revitalize Camp Neyati, impacting community resilience and recreation.

🌟 Community Praise

At a surprise ceremony during a Habitat volunteer build, Erich was honored in front of staff and volunteers complete with confetti poppers. United Way and Habitat leaders highlighted his compassion, dedication, and selfless presence in everyday community life.

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