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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Ron Fuller is celebrating his 10-year work anniversary with Habitat Capital Region in April 2023! Ron currently works at the Habitat ReStore in Williamston. Over the last decade, he has contributed to multiple ReStore locations, our volunteer program, and our construction department.
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Habitat for Humanity’s Home is the Key 2023 campaign is in full swing at the Habitat ReStore in both Lansing and Williamston. The campaign helps more local people like Idalia (pictured) and De’Angelo (in article) access affordable and sustainable Habitat housing opportunities in the Greater Lansing area.
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After several years of living in uncertainty, one Lansing father reclaims his independence and financial stability through Habitat for Humanity Capital Region’s Homeownership Program. As De’Angelo purchases the house next door, homeownership gives De’Angelo and his two sons the foundation they need to build a safe and stable future.
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Amazon unexpectedly announced that it will be shutting down its AmazonSmile program in February, 2023. In response, we are launching a NEW way to make change: join our new Round-Ups Giving program to donate your spare change with your everyday purchases!
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