Here are some other local housing assistance programs if you need immediate housing assistance or don't think Habitat is the right program for you at this time:

General Needs

2-1-1

phone: 2-1-1 Central Michigan Human Services Referral

Allen Neighborhood Center

phone: (517) 485-4279

American Red Cross

phone: (517) 484-7461

Capital Area United Way

phone: (517) 203-5000

Home Improvement Loans

City of Lansing

phone: (517) 483-4060

Housing Needs

Board of Water and Light (Pennies for Power)

phone: (517) 702-6006 Utility Support

Capital Area Community Services (CACS)

phone: (517) 393-7077 Foreclosure Prevention, Homeownership Counseling, Weatherization, Utility Support

Center for Financial Health

phone: 1-800-262-6285 Ext 453 Home Buyer Education, Lender Referral, Pre and Post Purchase Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention

Consumers Energy

phone: 1-800-477-5050 Utility Support

Department of Human Services (DHS/FIA)

phone: (517) 887-9400 Heat and Utilities, Low Income Home Energy Assistance, Home Repairs, Homeownership Services

Franklin Street Community Housing Corporation

phone: (517) 482-8708

Greater Lansing Housing Coalition (GLHC)

phone: (517) 372-5980

HUD Homes- Weymouth Group

phone: (517) 694-7653 HUD Foreclosures

Hold On To Your Home

Foreclosure Prevention

Lansing Housing Commission

phone: (517) 487-6550 Public Housing, Section 8 , Family Self-Sufficiency, Homeownership, Development

Love Inc

phone: (517) 394-5411

Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)

phone: (517) 373-8370 Homeownership, Home Improvement, Homeless and Special Needs Housing, Renter Assistance

Urban Options

phone: (517) 337-0492 Energy Saving Improvements and Advice

Transitional Housing

Advent House

phone: (517) 485-4722