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Much of the community-building that happens in Lansing is done by churches, community groups, nonprofits, and ordinary people who see a need and take action to meet it. Their stories are included in this category.
Meals On Wheels — Can I help them? Can they help me?
Since 1978, Lansing Meals on Wheels has prepared and delivered fresh, hot meals to senior citizens, patients ...
Humane Indiana hosts ‘Brunchin’ with the Babies’ to find homes for puppies and kittens
Humane Indiana is hosting their annual baby shower on Saturday, April 20, 2024
Developing Our Youth hosts municipal civility conference at South Suburban College
Developing Our Youth Organization has announced the Municipal Civility Conference, scheduled to take place at South Suburban College...
American Sign Language for beginners – sign up by April 13
The Jayden M. Ross Faith Family Love Scholarship Foundation is offering free American Sign Language classes...
Children have power, upstream issues, and single parent support – takeaways from HRC’s child abuse prevention event
"Every moment that you waste in reporting child abuse can be very detrimental and can lead to several more abuses by the perpetrator," said...
LARC pancake breakfast fundraiser scheduled for April 27
LANSING, Ill. (April 1, 2024) – LARC and the Lansing Copper Muggers will host a an all-you-can-eat spring pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 27 to...
Video: Good Friday Prayer Walk retains familiar elements under new leadership
Janice Summerrise (left) spoke with Josh Bootsma before the start of the 2024 Good Friday Prayer Walk in Lansing.
24th Annual Judith Miedema Blood Drive scheduled for April 6
The 24th Annual Judith Miedema Blood Drive will take place at Thorn Creek Reformed Church in South Holland on Saturday, April 6...
Lansing event to raise awareness of child abuse and prevention April 3
The Lansing Human Relations Commission is hosting its third Prevent Child Abuse Month kickoff event, scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3
Lansing man raises money to help fund childhood cancer research
Ted Gray raised over $5,000 and recruited ten others to shave their heads at a St. Baldrick’s fundraiser at J.J. Kelley’s on March 16...
Video: Thornton Township Trustee Gonzalez questions Henyard referendum
Thornton Township Trustee Chris Gonzalez spoke with The Lansing Journal on March 13, 2024. He expressed concerns about the referendum
Video: In time for Monday’s Open House, the library gallery wall comes to life
Through March, April, and May, 24 weather photos will be on display on the gallery wall at the Lansing Public Library....
Bethel Church hosts first Mission Marketplace to encourage community involvement
Bethel church members engaged with a variety of difference-making organizations at the Mission Marketplace on Sunday, March 3....
McJournal Night: We’re looking forward to seeing you there
Publisher Melanie Jongsma (left), Managing Editor Josh Bootsma, and other members of The Lansing Journal team are eager to meet with readers in person on Thursday, February 29, 4–7 p.m.
Video: So many reasons to be at McJournal Night
After months of planning and promoting, McJournal Night is finally on this week's calendar: Thursday, February 29, 4 – 7 p.m. at...