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.
Damaris and Ismael’s New Old Home
Two first time homebuyers received the keys to their rehabilitated Habitat home. It is in Lansing, and they purchased it with an affordable mortgage. The homeowners purchased a home they have history with – Damaris and Ismael’s new old home.
Women Build 2023
A local family is one step closer to their dream of homeownership! This is thanks to the efforts of 75+ 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 15-20, 2023. Over 400 volunteer hours transformed every aspect of the home.
Gerald’s Home Repair
Gerald is a Vietnam War veteran that served from 1966 to 1969. He has owned and lived in his Lansing home for 18 years, but his modest home needed numerous repairs to fix small problems that slowly became worse over time.
Although he is often able to financially support the routine maintenance and repair to his home, his income…
Heart of Habitat Gratitude Awards Pulls Heartstrings
The 2nd Annual Heart of Habitat Gratitude Awards was a celebration of the incredible contributions and positive change made by Habitat Capital Region volunteers in 2022. It kicked off the busy build season, inspiring and motivating volunteers to make this year of giving back the most memorable one yet.
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.