Four Homes Gifted by University of Michigan Health – Sparrow
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.
St. Johns ReStore Grand Reopening
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…
Full Circle for Carly
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.
Katie’s Top 3 Habitat Resolutions for 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…
Looking Back at Fiscal Year 2023
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…
Manifesting Home
Brittni and her family have lived in substandard rental housing for many years. Dealing with unanswered maintenance requests, disruptive noise levels, and safety concerns is not what Brittni wanted for her kids at home. Instead, she was manifesting home.
After working hard to repair her credit and build up her savings, Brittni applied to the Habitat Homeownership Program, hoping…
Upcoming Events
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.