Five Volunteers Recognized at the Heart of Habitat 2024
In conjunction with National Volunteer Month (April), Habitat for Humanity Capital Region honored volunteers at the third annual “Heart of Habitat Gratitude Gala” on Thursday, April 18. The event celebrated all of the people who volunteer their time to the mission of Habitat Capital Region, and gave special recognition to several volunteers who were presented with Gratitude Awards for their exceptional volunteer service over the last year…
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Four Homes Gifted by University of Michigan Health – Sparrow
Sparrow calls it a “first-of-its-kind” initiative–one they hope will improve the neighborhood that surrounds the Lansing hospital.
Sparrow Hospital and the University of Michigan Health made the announcement this Wednesday that they plan to turn vacant houses in the area into family homes.
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St. Johns ReStore Grand Reopening
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in St. Johns, Michigan, proudly announces its official re-opening as part of the Habitat for Humanity Capital Region service area.
The grand re-opening event took place on Saturday, March 23rd, inviting the public to celebrate and explore the store’s revamped layout and fresh product offerings, all while enjoying exclusive…
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Full Circle for Carly
Carly, a resilient single mother of five, faced challenges finding a suitable and affordable home for her family. Despite moving several times in search of better living conditions, her children share cramped bedrooms with inadequate heating, while she shares a room with her three-year-old daughter.
Their current rental house is old, plagued by plumbing and ventilation issues, and it is in an unsafe neighborhood.
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Katie’s Top 3 Habitat Resolutions for 2024
Have you made any Habitat resolutions yet? Would you like to? I have three FANTASTIC, easy resolutions you can make to live generously this year.
1. Resolve to give $5 a month to Habitat Capital Region. Whoa, Katie. Coming right out of the gate asking for money? I know. That was very bold of me, but…
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Looking Back at Fiscal Year 2023
Over the past year, the Habitat Capital Region community has faced challenges brought on by the pandemic including the rising costs of land, labor, and building materials. However, through it all, Habitat Capital Region donors, volunteers, staff, board members, community partners, and participants have all come together to build healthier and thriving neighborhoods in the Capital Region…
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Buff City Soap Fundraiser
Fulfill all your soap needs while supporting Habitat for Humanity Capital Region on Wednesday, May 8th at 3-7 P.M. Buff City Soap will donate 20% of sales, helping more of our neighbors build, rehabilitate, and repair their homes affordably. Buff City Soap in Okemos, MI is on a mission to create handmade products that are…
Home is the Key | ReStore
Habitat for Humanity’s Home is the Key 2024 campaign is kicking off April 1st at the Habitat ReStores in Lansing, St Johns, and Williamston. The campaign helps more local people like Damaris and Ismael (above) and Brittni (below) access affordable and sustainable Habitat housing opportunities in the Greater Lansing area. Shoppers play a crucial role…