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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.
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...
‘You can’t have a prayer conference and be silent’ – Over 100 gather for worship at Freedom Church
Over 100 worshipers gathered on Friday night at Freedom Church Ministries in Lansing as part of a public prayer service...
LARC to host Annual Appreciation Dinner on October 6
LARC will host its Annual Appreciation Dinner on Friday, October 6, to celebrate its accomplishments, and recognize its staff and clients...
Run for Refugees 5k returns to Lansing in October to benefit The Welcome Network
Funds raised through the Run for Refugees run will help The Welcome Network achieve its goal of purchasing an additional "Welcome Home"...
G. Morris K. Jarkloh Jr. installed as First United Methodist’s new pastor
Even after growing up as a pastor’s child, G. Morris K. Jarkloh Jr. had no idea he would be following in his father’s footsteps...
Our Saviour Lutheran Church does landscaping at LARC as part of nationwide service day
For a small group of people from Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Lansing, church didn't end with the service on Sunday morning...