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Built with Pride: A Successful Start to New Affinity Build

Despite a rainy start, Habitat Capital Region’s inaugural Pride Build emerged as a shining example of what happens when inclusion, compassion, and purpose come together. Over three incredible days, dozens of volunteers—undeterred by the weather—helped transform Mario and Minerva’s future home. Day 1 may have been washed out, but that didn’t dampen the excitement. Volunteers […]

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A Year of Partnership and Purpose | The Peoples Church & LINCS

What began as a simple act of generosity – five donated properties from the University of Michigan Health–Sparrow – has transformed into a remarkable year-long collaboration rooted in service, compassion, and community. The rehabilitation of the Ferguson Street duplex marks the culmination of a partnership between The Peoples Church (TPC) of East Lansing, Lansing Intentional

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Waverly Legacy Project: A Milestone Success

A 50th anniversary class reunion blossomed into a community-driven, grassroots collaboration with Habitat Capital Region last week. The Waverly Class of ‘75 Legacy Project brought WHS alumni together for a six-day build that transformed an empty foundation into a home with completed interior and exterior walls. Alumni worked side by side with Habitat staff, volunteers,

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Breaking New Ground on Ingham Street

Rain couldn’t dampen the excitement as neighbors, family, community partners, and future homeowners gathered for a historic groundbreaking on Ingham Street. For the first time, Habitat for Humanity Capital Region is building two homes simultaneously on adjacent lots. Supporters gathered to celebrate this milestone moment, and Todd Gute led the group in a prayer for

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A Place to Call Home: A Unique Housing Partnership in the Heart of Lansing

In Lansing’s Eastfield neighborhood, an ongoing duplex rehabilitation is more than your typical construction project – it’s a powerful collaboration between local nonprofits, a faith community, and families working toward a more inclusive future. Thanks to a generous donation of property by University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, renovation  is underway on a new home for  members

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Local Nonprofit Leaders Trade Office Supplies for Power Tools | Women Build 2025

Lansing, MI – On Day 4 of Habitat for Humanity Capital Region’s Women Build 2025, a remarkable group of women leaders stepped away from boardrooms and offices. Instead, they put their efforts into building affordable housing. These women are friends and colleagues who serve across the Capital Region as nonprofit professionals, and chose to volunteer

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Heart of Habitat 2025: Volunteers Recognized

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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