The First Homeowner | Eastfield Neighborhood
After 14 years in a cramped rental home with flooding and health concerns, Rebellia and her four kids are eager to be on the path to homeownership. They are matched to the first of four houses donated by University of Michigan Health – Sparrow. Soon, they will be the first homeowner in the Eastfield neighborhood […]
Read MorePartnership Announcement | LINCS and The Peoples Church
Habitat for Humanity, Lansing Intentional Communities, and The Peoples Church Launch Partnership to Transform Unique Home LANSING, MI (November 23, 2024) – Habitat for Humanity Capital Region is kicking off a unique and impactful partnership with Lansing Intentional Communities (LINCS) and The Peoples Church of East Lansing to provide safe, affordable housing for adults with […]
Read MoreCarly’s Home Base
Carly and her family lived in substandard rental housing for many years. Dealing with cramped spaces, inadequate heating, and safety concerns is not what Carly wanted for her kids at home. Instead, she was dreaming of creating a home base. Nevertheless, after working hard to rebuild her credit and career post-separation, Carly applied to the […]
Read MoreKatie’s Home Repairs
Katie has called her Lansing house a home for the past 30 years, but keeping up with home repairs on a single social security income became an overwhelming challenge. “I’ve replaced gutters, roof, and paid off my home,” Katie shared. “I’ve exhausted all of my savings.”
Despite her best efforts, the home she sacrificed so much for was deteriorating, and Katie found herself in a difficult situation. That’s when she discovered…
Read MoreUpcoming Events
ReStore 25th Anniversary Sale
25 Years is a Big Deal Retail is tough. The average lifespan of a retail business is eight and a half years, and challenges abound. In this context, it is amazing that the Lansing ReStore is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025! Surviving (and thriving) for 25 years is an accomplishment for all of us,…
Martha’s Home Dedication
You’re invited to join Habitat Capital Region in celebrating Martha’s closing and the completion of our 136th Habitat home in the greater Lansing area! The Habitat Home Dedication Ceremony with the homebuyer family will take place at Martha’s future home on March 1, 2025. The event celebrates the Habitat homebuyers – Martha and her four…