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Lansing Intentional Communities and The Peoples Church of East Lansing announce partnership with Habitat for Humanity Capital Region to provide housing for adults with developmental disabilities.

Partnership Announcement | LINCS and The Peoples Church

November 18, 2024

Habitat for Humanity, Lansing Intentional Communities, and The Peoples Church Launch Partnership to Transform Unique Home LANSING, MI (November 23, 2024) – Habitat for Humanity Capital Region is kicking off a unique and impactful partnership with Lansing Intentional Communities (LINCS) and The Peoples Church of East Lansing to provide safe, affordable housing for adults with […]

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Carly's Home Base: Carly and her children pose for a photo in front of the new Habitat house.

Carly’s Home Base

November 7, 2024

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 […]

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Jill's Energy Efficient Home Repairs: Habitat Repair Partner, Jill, stands in front of her recently repaired home.

Jill’s Energy Efficient Home Repairs

November 4, 2024

Jill has called her century-old house home for the last 30 years. But over the years, maintaining her house has become increasingly difficult. Jill lives with multiple sclerosis, a condition that makes it hard to keep up with home repairs. Additionally, the drafty windows, creaky doors, and rising heating bills each winter added to her […]

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Brittni's family home: Brittni and her four kids stand in front of their completed Habitat home with a sold sign and the keys raised in the air.

One Year Update: Brittni’s Family Home

October 18, 2024

After a decade of uncertainty in subsidized apartments, Brittni’s family home is finally providing her and her kids a stable home of their own

Through Habitat Capital Region’s Homeownership Program, Brittni has transformed years of struggle into a foundation of independence and stability for her family.

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Katie's Home Repair: A view of Katie's home on a warm summer day.

Katie’s Home Repairs

September 26, 2024

Katie has called her Lansing house a home for the past 30 years, but keeping up with home repairs on a single social security income became an overwhelming challenge. “I’ve replaced gutters, roof, and paid off my home,” Katie shared. “I’ve exhausted all of my savings.”

Despite her best efforts, the home she sacrificed so much for was deteriorating, and Katie found herself in a difficult situation. That’s when she discovered…

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Josh, ReStore employee, smiles for a photo in the front of the ReStore logo for Secondhand September.

Take the Secondhand September Challenge

September 12, 2024

This September, we’re celebrating Secondhand September, a month dedicated to making a positive impact through sustainable choices.

At Habitat for Humanity Capital Region ReStores, every purchase does more than just save you money – it builds homes, communities, and a greener planet!

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Upcoming Events

Martha's Home Dedication: Martha and her daughter smile for a photo with a Habitat for Humanity yard sign in front of their future Habitat home.

Martha’s Home Dedication

You’re invited to join Habitat Capital Region in celebrating Martha’s closing and the completion of our 136th Habitat home in the greater Lansing area! The Habitat Home Dedication Ceremony with the homebuyer family will take place at Martha’s future home on March 1, 2025. The event celebrates the Habitat homebuyers – Martha and her four…

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Rebellia's Home Dedication: The family smiles for a photos on their future front steps.

Rebellia’s Home Dedication

You’re invited to join Habitat Capital Region in celebrating Rebellia’s closing and the completion of our 135th Habitat home in the greater Lansing area! The Habitat Home Dedication Ceremony with the homebuyer family will take place at Rebellia’s future home on February 1, 2025. The event celebrates the Habitat homebuyers – Rebellia and her four…

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