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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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Looking back: Idalia uses a saw during Women Build.

Looking Back at Fiscal Year 2023

January 5, 2024

Over the past year, the Habitat Capital Region community has faced challenges brought on by the pandemic including the rising costs of land, labor, and building materials. However, through it all, Habitat Capital Region donors, volunteers, staff, board members, community partners, and participants have all come together to build healthier and thriving neighborhoods in the Capital Region…

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Upcoming Events

National Thrift Shop Day

National Thrift Shop Day Sale  Friday, August 15, 9 A.M. – 6 P.M. to Saturday, August 16th, 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. Lansing, St. Johns, and Williamston ReStores Thank you for helping us celebrate National Thrift Shop Day 2025 by supporting your favorite local thrift store: Habitat Capital Region ReStore! Event Highlights The sales floors…

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