Women Build 2024
A local family is one step closer to their dream of homeownership! This is thanks to the efforts of 96 local women and volunteers who donated their time and energy to build a new house during Habitat for Humanity Capital Region’s Women Build, May 13-17, 2024. Over 700 volunteer hours transformed every aspect of the home.
During Women Build, volunteers take action to empower other women. They assist families in building strength and…
Five Volunteers Recognized at the Heart of Habitat 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…
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…
Upcoming Events
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…
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.