Andy and April Yates are most eager to partner with Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity in order to see their dreams of homeownership come true. They look on the future with excitement as they complete their 500 hours of sweat equity knowing that their children will have a better living environment.

The Yates Family consists of Andy and April and their three children; Jacob (11), Austin (10) and Madison (3). Andy has been employed for over 4 years with The Westhore Mall of Holland. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and strategic board games. April is a full-time mom and enjoys volunteering in the community and church. Austin and Jacob both greatly enjoy participating in Area 12 Special Olympics. Madison when not on the heels of her big brothers excitedly attends preschool. The Yates are members of the Grand Haven Church of the Nazarene.

The Yates family emphasizes that owning their own house "will be a huge blessing" knowing that they have "a nice place with adequate room for the children to call home." In the process of providing a better living situation for their family, the Yates have said "We have tried, with much effort, to make our house a home for our special family. However, one cannot build without the proper tools. This is why we have turned to Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity in search of a resourceful partnership where we may have the opportunity to help others and ourselves."