COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY

  • The Fledge

    The Fledge is a community organization providing various services covering basic needs to entrepreneurial support, located at 1300 Jerrica Street, Lancing.

    Open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

    Saturday and Sunday, closed for office hours.

    Open for calendar events.

    For more information, and calendar events go to thefledge.com or call Jerry Norris at 517-230-7679.

  • Mutual Aide Meet Up

    Are you interested in meeting folks from your community and sharing resources, information, or skills?

    July 2nd and every other Wednesday following, your mom will be hosting mutual aid meetups.

    Current meetup location is at Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive from noon until 4 PM.

    Future locations and time of meetings will be determined by group consensus in person.

    For more information, please email yourmomresourcedirectory@gmail.com

  • Salus Center

    The Salus center serves Lancing's to LGBTQIA+ communities as a gathering space and information hub.

    They advocate for the rights of our community members by honoring and affirming the interconnectedness of oppression.

    They empower you to build on the legacy of activism and manifest a life that is authentic, safe, and full.

    Salus center provides gender affirming items, health and personal care items including harm reduction and menstrual care products.

    Also available are emergency contraception, safer sex kits, birth control, home HIV tests, HRT injection kits, and more.

    Located in downtown Lansing at 408 South Washington Square, open Thursday, 9 AM until 1 PM, and Sunday 1 until 3 PM.

    Visit Salus, s.a.l.u.s center.org for upcoming group meetings and community events.

    For more information, email info@saluscenter.org or call 517-580-4593.


  • JCI Lansing

    Junior Chamber International also called JCI, Lansing chapter is a local nonprofit for young people ages 18 to 40, looking to create positive change through community service and professional development.

    JCI builds leaders.

    For more information, or if you would like to become involved, please send an email to info@jcilansing.org.

  • Sustainable Homestead Initiative

    Sustainable Homestead Initiative is a nonprofit that helps people live sustainably and provides education on growing their own crops and raising livestock.

    For more information, find Sustainable Homestead Initiative on Facebook or visit their website at sustainablehomesteadinitiative.com.

    Or email customers@sustainablehomesteadinitiative.com.

  • General Defense Committee

    The Michigan General Defense Committee is a nonsectarian, revolutionary, anti-capitalist community defense organization, organized where the class struggle is sharpest in our workplaces, neighborhoods, and housing.

    The General Defense Committee is fighting for a world without bosses and landlords, where the multinational working class controls production, and distribution is based on human need.

    They are an independent class organization that does not rely on foundations or grants for funding.

    Pull-over prevention is a monthly car repair clinic to help drivers avoid interactions with police.

    It is completely free and hosted by community volunteers who assist participants by doing bulk replacements for broken headlights, taillights, turn signals, and more.

    They also offer fluid top-offs and other minor car repairs.

    There is food and political literature available at these events, so even if you don't have a car or if your car doesn't have problems, all are welcome.

    Pull-over prevention clinic is on the first Sunday of every month, from 1 to 3 PM, in the parking lot of the village at 3525 South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard.

    For more information email gdclansing@gmail.com.

  • Humans Helping Humans

    Humans Helping Humans is a support group for members and allies of LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC and other marginalized communities in Lansing and surrounding areas where people can come together to find ways to support each other. Humans Helping Humans meet Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:00 PM at Wild Fern Wellness Center, located at 2929 Coving ton Court, Lansing in the lower level community room. For more information, find Humans Helping Humans on Facebook or email H3contactus@gmail.com.

  • Notary

    Are you in need of a notary or ordained minister who is LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC friendly? Look no further. Jen is available Monday through Friday by appointment. 11am to 1pm or after 5pm. For only $5 per document, Jen will meet you within the Lansing area to notarize your documents or discuss assistance for wedding officiating. To schedule your appointment, please text Jen or leave a voicemail at 517-490-7686. 

  • The Tech Guy

     Do you need desktop or laptop technical support or computer builds or repairs? Aaron, the tech guy does not charge labor fees, though donations are accepted. All build and repair parts must be supplied by those requesting services. Contact Aaron to schedule services by call or text at 517-258-2450.