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…
Three Impactful Ways to Give
The housing crisis is not just a problem; it’s a heartbreaking reality for thousands in the Capital Region. To address this, Habitat Capital Region helps build homes and communities that remain affordable for generations – building hope, restoring dignity, and giving families a chance to thrive. We need your support to make it happen.
Three impactful, unique ways to give back…
ReStore Sidewalk Sales Raise Over 10% of Monthly Goal
The Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Lansing, St. Johns, and Williamston kicked off summer with a splash! On June 1st, 2024, the ReStores hosted an Indoor Sidewalk Sale – featuring 50% off a wide range of clearance items, 20% off everything else in the store, and the opportunity to win a $50 and $25 gift certificate.
Hoping to score a deal on items for their home improvement projects, ReStore customers flocked to the checkout. The proceeds from purchases totaled up to…
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…
ReStore Sidewalk Sale
ReStore Sidewalk Sale Friday, June 5, 2026 |Â 9 A.M. – 6 P.M. | Saturday, June 6, 2026 |Â 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…
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%…
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.