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Carly's Home Base: Carly and her children pose for a photo in front of the new Habitat house.

Carly’s Home Base

November 7, 2024

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 […]

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Jill's Energy Efficient Home Repairs: Habitat Repair Partner, Jill, stands in front of her recently repaired home.

Jill’s Energy Efficient Home Repairs

November 4, 2024

Jill has called her century-old house home for the last 30 years. But over the years, maintaining her house has become increasingly difficult. Jill lives with multiple sclerosis, a condition that makes it hard to keep up with home repairs. Additionally, the drafty windows, creaky doors, and rising heating bills each winter added to her […]

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Brittni's family home: Brittni and her four kids stand in front of their completed Habitat home with a sold sign and the keys raised in the air.

One Year Update: Brittni’s Family Home

October 18, 2024

After a decade of uncertainty in subsidized apartments, Brittni’s family home is finally providing her and her kids a stable home of their own

Through Habitat Capital Region’s Homeownership Program, Brittni has transformed years of struggle into a foundation of independence and stability for her family.

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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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