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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Habitat ReStore Winter Weekend Sale!
Winter Weekend Sale Friday, December 5th, 9 AM – 6 PM Saturday, December 6th, 10 AM – 3 PM Lansing, St. Johns, and Williamston ReStores Thank you for helping us celebrate National Thrift Shop Day 2025 by supporting your favorite local thrift store: Habitat Capital Region ReStore! Event Highlights ❄️ Save the Date! ❄️ Our…
National Thrift Shop Day
National Thrift Shop Day Sale Friday, August 15, 9 A.M. – 6 P.M. to Saturday, August 16th, 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. Lansing, St. Johns, and Williamston ReStores Thank you for helping us celebrate National Thrift Shop Day 2025 by supporting your favorite local thrift store: Habitat Capital Region ReStore! Event Highlights The sales floors…