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The First Homeowner | Eastfield Neighborhood

February 8, 2025

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 […]

Partnership Announcement | LINCS and The Peoples Church

November 18, 2024

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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…

Upcoming Events

Mario & Minerva’s Home Dedication

You’re invited to join Habitat Capital Region in celebrating Mario and Minerva, and their new home! The Habitat Home Dedication Ceremony with the homebuyer family will take place at Mario and Minerva’s future home: June 17, 202612 PM – 2 PM 4520 Ingham StreetLansing, MI 48911 The event celebrates the Habitat homebuyers – Mario and…

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ReStore Sidewalk Sale

ReStore Sidewalk Sale Friday, June 5, 2026 |  9 A.M. – 6 P.M. | Saturday, June 6, 2026 |  10 A.M. – 3 P.M. | Lansing and Williamston ReStores Add to Google Calendar Get your summer shopping done for less – and support Habitat Capital Region – when you shop the ReStore Sidewalk Sale on…

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St. Johns ReStore Inventory Clearance Event

Help us expand our mission – and score 75% off all St. Johns inventory! You may already know that we are consolidating our ReStore operations into Lansing. Now, it’s time to take our first big step: clearing out our St. Johns ReStore! Starting Tuesday, May 12, everything in the St. Johns ReStore will be 75%…

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Power of Home

You can make the Power of Home a reality for our neighbors. On April 7th, Habitat for Humanity Capital Region is kicking off the seventh annual Power of Home fundraising campaign in partnership with Consumers Energy and Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the state of Michigan. Starting April 7th, Consumers Energy will match your gifts…

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Global Village Trip

At Habitat for Humanity, your safety is our priority. The current health crisis calls on all of us to make decisions that are not only in the best interest of Habitat’s ministry, but for the safety of our communities at large.

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