Habitat for Humanity Capital Region proudly brought back Veterans Build on November 11-12, celebrating Veterans Day through service. This build marked the affiliate’s first Veterans Build in many years. Over the course of two cold mornings, groups of veterans and community volunteers came together to raise walls and build a future Habitat home on Ingham […]
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Despite a rainy start, Habitat Capital Region’s inaugural Pride Build emerged as a shining example of what happens when inclusion, compassion, and purpose come together. Over three incredible days, dozens of volunteers—undeterred by the weather—helped transform Mario and Minerva’s future home. Day 1 may have been washed out, but that didn’t dampen the excitement. Volunteers
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What began as a simple act of generosity – five donated properties from the University of Michigan Health–Sparrow – has transformed into a remarkable year-long collaboration rooted in service, compassion, and community. The rehabilitation of the Ferguson Street duplex marks the culmination of a partnership between The Peoples Church (TPC) of East Lansing, Lansing Intentional
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A 50th anniversary class reunion blossomed into a community-driven, grassroots collaboration with Habitat Capital Region last week. The Waverly Class of ‘75 Legacy Project brought WHS alumni together for a six-day build that transformed an empty foundation into a home with completed interior and exterior walls. Alumni worked side by side with Habitat staff, volunteers,
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Rain couldn’t dampen the excitement as neighbors, family, community partners, and future homeowners gathered for a historic groundbreaking on Ingham Street. For the first time, Habitat for Humanity Capital Region is building two homes simultaneously on adjacent lots. Supporters gathered to celebrate this milestone moment, and Todd Gute led the group in a prayer for
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In Lansing’s Eastfield neighborhood, an ongoing duplex rehabilitation is more than your typical construction project – it’s a powerful collaboration between local nonprofits, a faith community, and families working toward a more inclusive future. Thanks to a generous donation of property by University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, renovation is underway on a new home for members
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Habitat for Humanity Capital Region’s annual Women Build took place from May 12 to May 16. The event brought together a team of corporate volunteers, nonprofit partners, and skilled builders to work on a duplex in Lansing’s Eastfield neighborhood, a site of ongoing revitalization efforts by Habitat Capital Region…
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Martha and her family arrived on a freezing March day for her home dedication in the Eastfield neighborhood. Despite the chill in the air, her new home was filled with nothing but warmth, love, and community as she was handed the keys to her Habitat home. Martha is the second homeowner in the Eastfield Neighborhood,
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After 14 years in a cramped rental home with flooding and health concerns, Rebellia and her four kids are eager to be on the path to homeownership. They are matched to the first of four houses donated by University of Michigan Health – Sparrow. Soon, they will be the first homeowner in the Eastfield neighborhood
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Carly and her family lived in substandard rental housing for many years. Dealing with cramped spaces, inadequate heating, and safety concerns is not what Carly wanted for her kids at home. Instead, she was dreaming of creating a home base. Nevertheless, after working hard to rebuild her credit and career post-separation, Carly applied to the