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Sidewalk Sales 2024 at the ReStore were a big success!

ReStore Sidewalk Sales Raise Over 10% of Monthly Goal

June 7, 2024

The Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Lansing, St. Johns, and Williamston kicked off summer with a splash! On June 1st, 2024, the ReStores hosted an Indoor Sidewalk Sale – featuring 50% off a wide range of clearance items, 20% off everything else in the store, and the opportunity to win a $50 and $25 gift certificate.

Hoping to score a deal on items for their home improvement projects, ReStore customers flocked to the checkout. The proceeds from purchases totaled up to…

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A pink Women Build hard hart sits in the window frame of Carly's home during the construction.

Women Build 2024

May 28, 2024

A local family is one step closer to their dream of homeownership! This is thanks to the efforts of 96 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 13-17, 2024. Over 700 volunteer hours transformed every aspect of the home.

During Women Build, volunteers take action to empower other women. They assist families in building strength and…

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Heart of Habitat awardees pose for a group photo with staff and host, Seri Jones.

Five Volunteers Recognized at the Heart of Habitat 2024

April 24, 2024

In conjunction with National Volunteer Month (April), Habitat for Humanity Capital Region honored volunteers at the third annual “Heart of Habitat Gratitude Gala” on Thursday, April 18. The event celebrated all of the people who volunteer their time to the mission of Habitat Capital Region, and gave special recognition to several volunteers who were presented with Gratitude Awards for their exceptional volunteer service over the last year…

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Four homes gifted: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow announces the transfer of nine homes in the Eastfield Neighborhood Project for re-development into affordable new housing.

Four Homes Gifted by University of Michigan Health – Sparrow

April 4, 2024

Sparrow calls it a “first-of-its-kind” initiative–one they hope will improve the neighborhood that surrounds the Lansing hospital.

Sparrow Hospital and the University of Michigan Health made the announcement this Wednesday that they plan to turn vacant houses in the area into family homes.

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Shoppers, the St. Johns Mayor and Chamber, volunteers, and staff pose for a group photo behind the ribbon before the ceremony.

St. Johns ReStore Grand Reopening

March 27, 2024

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in St. Johns, Michigan, proudly announces its official re-opening as part of the Habitat for Humanity Capital Region service area.

The grand re-opening event took place on Saturday, March 23rd, inviting the public to celebrate and explore the store’s revamped layout and fresh product offerings, all while enjoying exclusive…

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Carly and her family smile, ready for their full circle home.

Full Circle for Carly

March 14, 2024

Carly, a resilient single mother of five, faced challenges finding a suitable and affordable home for her family. Despite moving several times in search of better living conditions, her children share cramped bedrooms with inadequate heating, while she shares a room with her three-year-old daughter.

Their current rental house is old, plagued by plumbing and ventilation issues, and it is in an unsafe neighborhood.

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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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