During the time that I’ve been privileged to be a part of the team here at Habitat Capital Region, I’ve determined there are two absolute certainties that come with the work we do.
One certainty is that there is always more to be done. We will always have neighbors in need, for whom our programs hold life-changing potential.
The other certainty is…
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Eleven-year-old Silas uses an electric-powered wheelchair to traverse life. Sometimes he has difficulty experiencing the world in full because many places are not accessible to him – even his home.
For Silas, coming and going from home was a multi-person job. Going to school…
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When a well-loved antique dresser was donated to the ReStore, Kathy Wilcox a ReStore volunteer, knew there was something special about the piece.
“I was intrigued with it, but unfortunately…Read more about Kathy’s ReStore thrift flip.
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A local family is one step closer to their dream of homeownership, and another family now has safe access to their home. This is thanks to the efforts of 33 local volunteers who donated their time and energy during Habitat for Humanity Capital Region’s Rock the Block, July 24-26, 2023.
During Rock the Block, volunteers take action to revitalize neighborhoods. This year…
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Brittni has been a mom her entire adult life, but she and her family did not always have a stable place to live. “I applied for the Housing [Choice Voucher Program] when my oldest was 5 months old. They finally called me eight years later. I was homeless at one point.”
After waiting those 8 long years, Brittni was approved for housing vouchers. She lucked out on timing…
Right now, there are 9 future homeowners waiting to be matched to and purchase an affordable home with Habitat Capital Region. Between these households, there are 17 children who may never have had a bedroom to themselves, experienced the quiet that comes without sharing walls with neighbors, or felt safe playing in their neighborhood.
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Two first time homebuyers received the keys to their rehabilitated Habitat home. It is in Lansing, and they purchased it with an affordable mortgage. The homeowners purchased a home they have history with – Damaris and Ismael’s new old home.
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A local family is one step closer to their dream of homeownership! This is thanks to the efforts of 75+ 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 15-20, 2023. Over 400 volunteer hours transformed every aspect of the home.
Gerald is a Vietnam War veteran that served from 1966 to 1969. He has owned and lived in his Lansing home for 18 years, but his modest home needed numerous repairs to fix small problems that slowly became worse over time.
Although he is often able to financially support the routine maintenance and repair to his home, his income…
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The 2nd Annual Heart of Habitat Gratitude Awards was a celebration of the incredible contributions and positive change made by Habitat Capital Region volunteers in 2022. It kicked off the busy build season, inspiring and motivating volunteers to make this year of giving back the most memorable one yet.
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