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Three Impactful Ways to Give

June 28, 2024

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

June 7, 2024

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…

Women Build 2024

May 28, 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

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…

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.

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…

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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