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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.
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...
Updates and answers about McJournal Night
We do want to raise funds at McJournal Night, but we also want to celebrate community. And we have some fun ways to do that...
Lansing McDonald’s to host McJournal Night fundraiser to support local news
The first-ever McJournal Night will be held Feb. 29 from 4-7 p.m. at the Lansing McDonald's on Torrence Avenue. Families and friends are invited to ...
TF South alum Thomas Shomer dresses as Santa Claus to spread holiday joy
From passing out Christmas cookies to dressing up as old Saint Nick, Thomas Shomer has been spreading joy and cheer...
Lansing Community Food Pantry to hold annual meeting November 7
The Lansing Community Food Pantry will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, November 7. The public is invited to attend...
$20k raised for second immigrant Welcome Home at Run for Refugees 5K
The Welcome Network set runners on their way for its fifth annual Run for Refugees, which raised about $20k for a Welcome Home...
Benefit for 9-year-old ‘Super’ Teci Avila will fund next step of gradual improvement
"People look at us and they might think, 'Oh, I feel so bad for them.' Don't. We are so blessed," said Liz Avila, mom of Super Teci...
LARC wine tasting fundraiser will be hosted at Pour on Roy November 6
LARC has partnered with Pour on Roy once again for its Fall Wine Tasting. Attendees will sample six premium wines...
Local chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa funds education scholarship, helps meet local needs
The local chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa gives back to the Lansing community by making donations, funding an annual scholarship, and...
Local NAACP branch to host annual luncheon in Lansing November 5
The NAACP Chicago Far-South Suburban Branch's annual luncheon, themed “THRIVING: In Our Community,” is scheduled for November 5...
End of an era: Fr. Miloš Vesin to retire from St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church
Father Miloš M. Vesin is retiring from St. Michael Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church in Lansing after decades...