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…
Phil and Millie Heinz | Donor Spotlight
Phil and Millie Heinz are more than just monthly donors, they are true champions of Habitat for Humanity Capital Region. Their unwavering support, time, and resources have made a significant difference in the lives of many families.
Their journey with the organization began when they…
Remembering Jane Johnson
It is with heavy heart that we announce that longtime Habitat volunteer Jane Johnson passed away last month. Jane came to volunteer with Habitat Capital Region in 1998 upon her retirement and devoted her time to build a stronger community with Habitat Capital Region.
Jane Johnson’s 4,000 Hours of Service:
In the 26 years she volunteered with Habitat Capital Region, Jane…
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.