Katie Steeno

Katie's Home Repair: A view of Katie's home on a warm summer day.

Katie’s Home Repairs

Katie has called her Lansing house a home for the past 30 years, but keeping up with home repairs on a single social security income became an overwhelming challenge. “I’ve replaced gutters, roof, and paid off my home,” Katie shared. “I’ve exhausted all of my savings.”

Despite her best efforts, the home she sacrificed so much for was deteriorating, and Katie found herself in a difficult situation. That’s when she discovered…

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Annual Report FY24: Community cover.

Annual Report FY24: Community

This year, thanks to the incredible support of volunteers, donors, and partners, Habitat for Humanity Capital Region made a significant impact on families and in new communities. The fiscal year 2024 Annual Report is fueled by the concept, “by the community, for the community.”

Community. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot. It is even one of our core values here at Habitat Capital Region. But what does it mean?

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Nadine's home repair: Nadine stands in front of her home with a new roof.

Nadine’s Home Repair

A few years ago, Nadine woke up to water cascading onto her bed through her ceiling fan due to a leaky roof. Despite investing in a significant roof repair, she felt it was not fixed correctly.
Her respite was short-lived. Shingles in the same troublesome spot loosened, revealing that her entire roof, down to the decking, required a complete overhaul. Memories of her similar predicament years prior flooded back…

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Housing Affordability Crisis as of 2023 in Michigan.

The Housing Affordability Crisis

There are not enough housing units, regardless of income. As stagnant wages fail to keep pace with the soaring costs of housing, the promise of affordable shelter slips further away.

On top of the shortage of homes, high mortgage interest rates are binding homeowners to their properties. This reduces the already limited options for those in need, driving up prices for everyone…

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Sidewalk Sales 2024 at the ReStore were a big success!

ReStore Sidewalk Sales Raise Over 10% of Monthly Goal

The Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Lansing, St. Johns, and Williamston kicked off summer with a splash! On June 1st, 2024, the ReStores hosted an Indoor Sidewalk Sale – featuring 50% off a wide range of clearance items, 20% off everything else in the store, and the opportunity to win a $50 and $25 gift certificate.

Hoping to score a deal on items for their home improvement projects, ReStore customers flocked to the checkout. The proceeds from purchases totaled up to…

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A pink Women Build hard hart sits in the window frame of Carly's home during the construction.

Women Build 2024

A local family is one step closer to their dream of homeownership! This is thanks to the efforts of 96 local women and volunteers who donated their time and energy to build a new house during Habitat for Humanity Capital Region’s Women Build, May 13-17, 2024. Over 700 volunteer hours transformed every aspect of the home.

During Women Build, volunteers take action to empower other women. They assist families in building strength and…

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Heart of Habitat awardees pose for a group photo with staff and host, Seri Jones.

Five Volunteers Recognized at the Heart of Habitat 2024

In conjunction with National Volunteer Month (April), Habitat for Humanity Capital Region honored volunteers at the third annual “Heart of Habitat Gratitude Gala” on Thursday, April 18. The event celebrated all of the people who volunteer their time to the mission of Habitat Capital Region, and gave special recognition to several volunteers who were presented with Gratitude Awards for their exceptional volunteer service over the last year…

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