328 Regent St, Lansing, MI 48912   +1-517-667-8178

Community through Unity

The Umoja House coordinates monthly intercultural events for our guests and Lansing community.

International Scholars at MSU

In 2018-19, Michigan State University hosted 7,052 international students on campus. No. 9 nationally and No. 1 among public institutions…

Lansing: A Safe Haven for Migrants

Our community has been a relocation site for refugees since the 1990s. Today, there's a large and thriving immigrant community…

Welcome to Lansing, Michigan

Navigating your new home can be tough. We provide a healthy and safe environment for migrants of all kinds, including international scholars, refugees, asylees, and internally displaced persons (Domestic Violence and LGBTQA+).

Latest Events and Outings

We help facilitate multi-cultural events for our guests and the community. The goal is to foster mutual understanding and confront bias and prejudice with education and experience.

12 Months of Refugees by Sarah Hillman

We are extremely excited to announce our 12 months of Refugees awareness campaign support by the amazing Sarah Hillman. Migration…

Landscaping Under the Umbrella

Each year, the Artist Umbrella chooses a cause to support. The AU calls on their entire network to do a…

Annual Spring Auction

Come one, come all! Bring your spring cleaning collectables to the Umoja House Annual Spring Action. By donating your treasures…

Linens for Unity

The Umoja House is a transitional housing project created to support migrants of all kinds. We provide emergency housing assistance…

French Language Exchange

The Umoja House loves culture. We hold monthly language exchanges to bring the community together and learn more about one…

International Book Club

The Umoja House’s mission also includes programming that helps support diversity and global inclusion in our community. We hold unique events with guests and the entire Lansing community that spurs dialogue and learning. 

We will begin our International Book Club starting Sunday, March 6th at 4pm. Our 2022 reading list is as follows: 

March – Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel
May – See No Stranger by Valarie Kaur
July – 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Man
September-Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie
November-Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Our goal is to have copies of these books readily available at Everybody Reads at 2019 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912. Find out more about the event here: https://fb.me/e/2SSCJ40hY

About the Umoja House

The Umoja House is a temporary (1 day-12 months) home for migrants of all kinds, including international scholars, refugees, asylee and internally displaced persons (DV & LGBTQA+). Our home is located in Lansing, Michigan comprising of 3 houses on a single block, 8 fully furnished rooms, and 5 communal indoor and outdoor areas. The Umoja House is home to 5 chickens and 1 beautiful dog; a black lab/shepherd named Bella. Monthly public multi-cultural potluck, reading groups, and outdoor international film screenings bring out the full appreciation and unity of our global community. Rent includes furnishing, all utilities, internet, parking and access to computer, bicycle, pool, and bonfire pit. Less than a mile from Michigan State University, Sparrow Hospital, and Allen Neighborhood Center upcoming food cooperative. No deposit necessary!

324 Regent St.

Lansing, Michigan

Phone

+1-517-667-8178

Open Hours

Monday-Friday 9-5pm