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In the heart of Jackson, Michigan, a community-driven organization is making waves in the world of giving back. Greater Jackson Habitat...

Addressing Affordability Through Innovation In recent years, the dream of owning a home has become increasingly challenging for many due...

Owning a home isn't just about having a place to call your own; it's a cornerstone that contributes to the fabric of vibrant communities....

It’s not novel to point out that it’s good to be rich, or that it’s bad to be poor. Perhaps the ambition and drive that powers capitalism...

Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity is a Veterans Build Habitat affiliate. In this article we’ll share what that means and why it’s...

Last month, in Nonprofits: The Stitching That Holds a Community Together, we talked about different types of nonprofits and gave...

August 17 is National Nonprofit Day. We’d like to take this time to shine a spotlight on nonprofits and talk about their function and...

We get this question quite a bit, so we wanted to walk through what it’s like to go through the program. We shared the qualifications and...

Unlocking Opportunities Last month we shared information about what “affordable housing” means, the state of affordable housing in...

Affordable housing is a term used in many contexts and leveraged to make arguments for and against policies and funding programs at...

An Evidence Brief Residential buildings consume substantial amounts of energy, contributing to environmental concerns and climate change....

How Habitat's Investments Ripple Across the Local Economy Every year, Habitat for Humanity helps millions of people across the U.S. and...

Background The construction industry is historically slow-moving when it comes to implementing new efficient and sustainable practices....

The first two houses in the DeLand neighborhood are finished! We’re holding a home dedication ceremony on June 9 at 3pm & you're invited!

Dates/Times: May 13, Noon - 6p and May 14, 10a - 3p Address: 103 & 107 W. Franklin, Jackson, MI Last August we kicked off the...

All families need the security and stability of a decent home they can afford. Every year in April, to bring awareness to the struggles...

Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity makes a tremendous positive economic impact on the lives of homeowners and our community; bringing...

In Michigan, 1 IN 8 HOUSEHOLDS spend half or more of their income on housing. In total, 48% of renters and 18% of homeowners are...

Habitat for Humanity International Evidence Brief The location and condition of a child’s house plays a significant role in their...

It's about time to start doing some spring cleaning! So we'll be sharing some select tips and tricks on social media, which were...

Last month our annual “year at a glance” brochure was mailed to everyone on our mailing list. (If you didn’t receive it, you can click...

Affordable Housing Crisis…. What does that even mean? And why are we always talking about it? I’ll share some quick bullet points here,...

At Habitat for Humanity, we do more than build houses, more than critical home repairs, and more than helping people become homeowners....

The DeLand family name is alive and well in Jackson, Michigan today, and the family can be proud of its heritage. Charles DeLand, born in...