Habitat for Humanity - Habitat for Humanity Capital Region

Restore: hfhcr operates two restore retail locations, accepting donations of new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, and construction tools/materials. Donated items are resold to the public at significantly less than retail prices. Restore operations contribute funding for hfhcr's mission while also diverting goods from landfills and providing a lower-cost option for community members with limited financial resources. In fy23, hfhcr's restore locations processed over 13,000 sales transactions of donated goods.

Homeowner services: hfhcr works closely with homebuyer partners to ensure their homeownership journey is successful and sustainable. Homebuyer partners attend various classes in areas such as financial health and basic home repair, while also investing 200-400 hours of their own time (sweat equity) helping to build their homes and the homes of others. Our banking partners offer low-interest mortgage products and homes are sold to our low-to-moderate homebuyer partners at an affordable price. Similarly, the critical home repair and ramp programs are designed to provide a sustainable impact on the quality of life for those we serve.

Home construction: hfhcr builds and rehabilitates homes, provides critical home repairs and builds accessibility ramps throughout Michigan's Capital Region. Partnering with hundreds of volunteers and various financial supporters, hfhcr creates homeownership opportunities while also maintaining safe, healthy, accessible homes for existing homeowners. The ramp program is also open to renters. Homeownership is about more than shelter; it contributes to many social determinants of health. Hfhcr has completed over 1,000 construction projects throughout ingham and eaton counties in Michigan.