One Year Update: Brittni’s Family Home
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
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…
Take the Secondhand September Challenge
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!
Annual Report FY24: Community
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?
Nadine’s Home Repair
A few years ago, Nadine woke up to water cascading onto her bed through her ceiling fan due to a leaky roof. Despite investing in a significant roof repair, she felt it was not fixed correctly.
Her respite was short-lived. Shingles in the same troublesome spot loosened, revealing that her entire roof, down to the decking, required a complete overhaul. Memories of her similar predicament years prior flooded back…
The Housing Affordability Crisis
There are not enough housing units, regardless of income. As stagnant wages fail to keep pace with the soaring costs of housing, the promise of affordable shelter slips further away.
On top of the shortage of homes, high mortgage interest rates are binding homeowners to their properties. This reduces the already limited options for those in need, driving up prices for everyone…
Upcoming Events
Williamston ReStore Inventory Clearout Event
Help us expand our mission – and score 75% off all Williamston inventory! You may already know that we are consolidating our ReStore operations into Lansing. Now, it’s time to take our next big step: clearing out our Williamston ReStore! Starting Friday, July 17, everything in the Williamston ReStore will be 75% off. Furniture, home…
You’re Invited to the Valencia Blvd. Groundbreaking
Habitat for Humanity Capital Region invites community members to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Valencia Boulevard Development on Wednesday, July 1 at 3 p.m. This exciting project will become Habitat Capital Region’s first neighborhood development and will bring ten new affordable homes to Lansing’s south side over the next four years. The ceremony will include…
Valencia Blvd. Kickoff and Groundbreaking
You’re invited to join Habitat Capital Region in celebrating the Valencia Blvd. Kickoff and Groundbreaking! The groundbreaking for Souci and Edward’s future homes on Valencia Blvd. will take place: July 1, 2026 at 3 PM5650 Valencia Blvd.Lansing, MI 48911 At the groundbreaking ceremony, future homeowners, Habitat Capital Region staff, community partners, donors, volunteers, and public…
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…
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…
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.