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In Jackson County, a quiet crisis is unfolding in living rooms and around kitchen tables across our community. Essential...

"It was my birthday present to me." From Apartment Living to Homeownership Taysia became a Habitat homeowner on December 29, 2023 – just...

When families find stable, affordable housing in Jackson, something remarkable happens. The ripple effects extend far beyond four walls...

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. It's a simple belief that drives everything we do at Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity....

Every door opened through affordable homeownership unlocks opportunity—opportunity for connection, well-being, and stability. But too...

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...