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Katie's Home Repair: A view of Katie's home on a warm summer day.

Katie’s Home Repairs

September 26, 2024

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…

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Josh, ReStore employee, smiles for a photo in the front of the ReStore logo for Secondhand September.

Take the Secondhand September Challenge

September 12, 2024

This September, we’re celebrating Secondhand September, a month dedicated to making a positive impact through sustainable choices.

At Habitat for Humanity Capital Region ReStores, every purchase does more than just save you money – it builds homes, communities, and a greener planet!

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Annual Report FY24: Community cover.

Annual Report FY24: Community

August 28, 2024

This year, thanks to the incredible support of volunteers, donors, and partners, Habitat for Humanity Capital Region made a significant impact on families and in new communities. The fiscal year 2024 Annual Report is fueled by the concept, “by the community, for the community.”

Community. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot. It is even one of our core values here at Habitat Capital Region. But what does it mean?

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Nadine's home repair: Nadine stands in front of her home with a new roof.

Nadine’s Home Repair

August 16, 2024

A few years ago, Nadine woke up to water cascading onto her bed through her ceiling fan due to a leaky roof. Despite investing in a significant roof repair, she felt it was not fixed correctly.
Her respite was short-lived. Shingles in the same troublesome spot loosened, revealing that her entire roof, down to the decking, required a complete overhaul. Memories of her similar predicament years prior flooded back…

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Housing Affordability Crisis as of 2023 in Michigan.

The Housing Affordability Crisis

July 16, 2024

There are not enough housing units, regardless of income. As stagnant wages fail to keep pace with the soaring costs of housing, the promise of affordable shelter slips further away.

On top of the shortage of homes, high mortgage interest rates are binding homeowners to their properties. This reduces the already limited options for those in need, driving up prices for everyone…

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Three impactful ways to give | habitatcr.org

Three Impactful Ways to Give

June 28, 2024

The housing crisis is not just a problem; it’s a heartbreaking reality for thousands in the Capital Region. To address this, Habitat Capital Region helps build homes and communities that remain affordable for generations – building hope, restoring dignity, and giving families a chance to thrive. We need your support to make it happen.

Three impactful, unique ways to give back…

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Upcoming Events

Small Business Saturday: Shop small, and make a big difference.

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday Sale Saturday, November 30th, 2023 | 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. at Lansing and Williamston ReStores | 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. at St Johns ReStore Small Business Saturday Specials Habitat ReStores in Lansing, St Johns, and Williamston are celebrating with… deals to be announced! Shopping You Can Feel Good About Great…

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Giving Tuesday: Brittni sits on the front steps of her Habitat home to pose for a photo.

Giving Tuesday

Kick off the season of giving on Giving Tuesday! Set a reminder to give! Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving back on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It is our goal to raise funds to make affordable homeownership and repairs attainable for our neighbors in the Capital Region, like Brittni (pictured above): “Owning…

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Your gift helps families like Carly's achieve safe, affordable housing. Attend her 10/22 home dedication or donate now!

Carly’s Home Dedication

Join Habitat Capital Region in celebrating Carly’s closing and the completion of our 134th Habitat home in the greater Lansing area! The Habitat Home Dedication Ceremony with the homebuyer family will take place at Carly’s future home on October 22, 2024. The event celebrates this accomplishment with Habitat homebuyers – Carly and her five children…

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