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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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What are your Habitat Resolutions? Giving? Volunteering? Shopping?

Katie’s Top 3 Habitat Resolutions for 2024

January 31, 2024

Have you made any Habitat resolutions yet? Would you like to? I have three FANTASTIC, easy resolutions you can make to live generously this year.

1. Resolve to give $5 a month to Habitat Capital Region. Whoa, Katie. Coming right out of the gate asking for money? I know. That was very bold of me, but…

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Upcoming Events

25th Anniversary featured photo: "25 years & building | ReStore"

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,…

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Martha's Home Dedication: Martha and her daughter smile for a photo with a Habitat for Humanity yard sign in front of their future Habitat home.

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…

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