
News

New President & CEO Joins the Habitat Capital Region Team
Habitat for Humanity Capital Region is pleased to announce that Brent Taylor has joined the organization to serve as President & CEO!

A New Roof over Anita’s Head
Anita has lived in her home in Dansville for nearly twenty years. Five years ago, her roof developed a significant leak in the master bedroom. The roof needed to be replaced at that time, but she could not afford the work. Instead, she had the leak patched.

First Annual Heart of Habitat Gratitude Awards Celebrates Volunteers
The community gathered at the Breslin Center to celebrate everyone who volunteers their time and talent to the mission of Habitat Capital Region. Special recognition was given to eight volunteers and two corporate partners who were presented with Gratitude Awards recognizing their unique contributions in the last year.

Sharla Receives Keys to New Home
Sharla’s family, friends, new neighbors, and a whole community of Habitat Capital Region supporters gathered at her finished home for a traditional Habitat Home Dedication Ceremony where Sharla was presented with the keys to her new home before moving in this spring.

Volunteer Makes Generous Donation to Help Refugees in Lansing School District
When a large donation of new children's backpacks was given to the Habitat ReStore in Williamston, Core Crew Volunteer, Bettie, purchased 340 of them - what she did next will warm your heart this Christmas season.

Top 3 Habitat ReStore Tips from Bill
Bill is a handyman, DIYer, and a hobby artist, who has been a regular in the Lansing Habitat ReStore for over 20 years. Bill shared some of his tips and wisdom for you to get the most out of the Habitat ReStore!

Anonymous Donor Gives $25,000 to Replace Leaking Roof at Habitat ReStore in Williamston
Habitat for Humanity Capital Region has received a gift of $25,000 from an anonymous donor to replace the roof of the Habitat ReStore in Williamston, Michigan.

Grant Received from the Home Depot Foundation to Repair Local Veterans’ Homes
Habitat for Humanity Capital Region is pleased to announce that it has received a $28,000 grant from The Home Depot Foundation to provide critical home repairs for local veterans through the Habitat Capital Region Repair Program.

Two Families Close on Habitat Homes this May
Two local families achieve their dreams of homeownership this month when they purchase their completed Habitat homes!

Hometown Heroes
Meet our Hometown Heroes. Subtle acts of service can have a large impact in someone else’s life: healthcare and essential service workers rising to the occasion, neighbors supporting vulnerable neighbors, and people building hope in their communities. Thank you.