Posts Tagged ‘lansing nonprofit’
May 26, 2010 by Megan Polom
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The Blessing of Giving: Mark Criss

Mark Criss has been providing help to those in need through Lansing’s City Rescue Mission for more than 11 years.  Now, as the executive director, he is spearheading the City Rescue Mission’s newest project, the Maplewood Center for women.  Estimated to be completed by the end of this year, the newly renovated building will house up to 130 beds and facilities...

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Mar 25, 2010 by Brittney Moody
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Nonprofit Profile: Women’s Center of Greater Lansing

Since its birth in 2005, the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing has advocated for women. The center offers computer training classes, support groups, yoga and many other social and health improvement tools. “Whatever we don’t have here, by way of resources, we give in referrals,” said Cindie Alwood, co-director of the Women’s Center. In addition to...

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Jan 6, 2010 by Brittney Moody
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Nonprofit Profile: Hannah’s House

Every day, thousands of women get pregnant, and thousands of women lose their jobs. For those women who experience both at the same time — or otherwise find themselves in a rough patch they cannot imagine raising a baby in — there is hope. Hannah’s House is the answer, functioning as a shelter for women who have nowhere to go and are financially unprepared...

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Dec 30, 2009 by Julie Becker
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Jessica Yorko: A Voice for Community

Jessica Yorko: A Voice for Community

Close your eyes and imagine a city filled with community spaces where neighbors and children gather and share a beautiful winter afternoon; with buildings and alleys draped in murals; where biking isn’t just a leisure activity reserved for the weekends, but a major mode of transportation. Now, for a moment, imagine that city is Lansing. “There are places...

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Dec 30, 2009 by Brittney Moody
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Nonprofit Profile: Christian Services

Christian Services/Love In the Name of Christ, a nonprofit organization in Lansing, acts as a networking tool for churches within the Greater Lansing area. Its primary responsibility for its 28 years of existence has been to help churches develop ministries and link people with churches. Currently, according to co-director of Christian Services Liz Youngquist,...

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Nov 23, 2009 by Brittney Moody
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Nonprofit Profile: Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan

For the families of hospitalized children, there is no better home away from home between hospital visits than the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan, located in downtown Lansing. The House provides bed and shelter for families who wish to remain near their hospitalized children. Constructed in 2000, the Ronald McDonald House was not built by the fast food...

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