Expanding Our Service Area
During the time that I’ve been privileged to be a part of the team here at Habitat Capital Region, I’ve determined there are two absolute certainties that come with the work we do.
One certainty is that there is always more to be done. We will always have neighbors in need, for whom our programs hold life-changing potential.
The other certainty is…
A Whole New World of Independence
Eleven-year-old Silas uses an electric-powered wheelchair to traverse life. Sometimes he has difficulty experiencing the world in full because many places are not accessible to him – even his home.
For Silas, coming and going from home was a multi-person job. Going to school…
Kathy’s ReStore Thrift Flip
When a well-loved antique dresser was donated to the ReStore, Kathy Wilcox a ReStore volunteer, knew there was something special about the piece.
“I was intrigued with it, but unfortunately…Read more about Kathy’s ReStore thrift flip.
Rock the Block 2023
A local family is one step closer to their dream of homeownership, and another family now has safe access to their home. This is thanks to the efforts of 33 local volunteers who donated their time and energy during Habitat for Humanity Capital Region’s Rock the Block, July 24-26, 2023.
During Rock the Block, volunteers take action to revitalize neighborhoods. This year…
All in the Timing
Brittni has been a mom her entire adult life, but she and her family did not always have a stable place to live. “I applied for the Housing [Choice Voucher Program] when my oldest was 5 months old. They finally called me eight years later. I was homeless at one point.”
After waiting those 8 long years, Brittni was approved for housing vouchers. She lucked out on timing…
Future Homeowners Waiting to Be Matched
Right now, there are 9 future homeowners waiting to be matched to and purchase an affordable home with Habitat Capital Region. Between these households, there are 17 children who may never have had a bedroom to themselves, experienced the quiet that comes without sharing walls with neighbors, or felt safe playing in their neighborhood.
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 | 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.