Allen Neighborhood Center. This center is located in the eastside of Lansing, but serves everyone of all ages and with different needs or interest. Events to check are the Farmers Market, Youth Service Corps, Breadbasket, Senior Discovery Group, and more. Visit www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org.
Capital Area Community Services, Inc. (CACS) serves low income individuals and families in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton and Shiawassee Counties and the City of Lansing. A summary of services follows:
- Direct Vendor Payments for home heating assistance
- Direct Vendor Payments for rent/mortgage assistance
- Foreclosure and Housing Counseling
- IDA Home Purchase Assistance
- Six Month Pathways to self Sufficiency Case Management Project
- Emergency Food Assistance
- Free Tax Preparation Assistance
- Information and Referral
- Senior Services
- Homeless Case Management and Housing Assistance
- Commodity Food Programs
- Weatherization and other approved services associated with eligible applicants.
- workshops to increase skills and promote self sufficiency
The Greater Lansing Housing Coalition provides housing assistance for all, revitalizing neighborhoods and empowers residents though education and counseling. Visit www.glhc.org. "Rent" a tool(s) to clean up around your home is offered to Lansing residents for a $5 refundable deposit. Attached are the necessary forms that need to be filled out. Application, Loan Agreement, Tool rules, and waiver/release.
(517) 372-5980 or email: glhc@glhc.org
Lansing wins GRANT to establish Financial Empowerment Center for Low-Income Residents. Read here.
The Lansing Development Office has a guide that will help you navigate the many resources that are available through the City of Lansing and its housing partners. Click here.
Director Bob Johnson
316 N Capitol Ave., Suite D-2
517-483-4040
We recycle an entire array of commodities. We either pay or accept at no charge. To obtain of list of things not accepted, call (517) 482-3000 or visit www.friedlandindustries.com/recycling.
405 E. Maple Street
Lansing, MI 48906
Wired Hangers are Recyclable
A STEP FORWARD when you're a step behind
The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Nonprofit Housing Corporation (MHA) acting through Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has received federal funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury to help Michigan take a step forward through a comprehensive, statewide strategy that is aimed to help homeowners who are at high risk of default or foreclosure.
Through A Step Forward: MHA designed programs to help homeowners who have had a financial hardship. This website is the fastest way for homeowners to submit an application for assistance.
https://www.stepforwardmichigan.org/
Recycling Guide Flyer
Free low income bulk collection stickers are available. Please call 483-4400 for more information or send email to recycle@lansingmi.gov.
Meridian Recycling Center
5976 E. Lake Drive, Haslett
Winter
(Dec 1 - Mar 31)
Mon & Fri 2 - 6
T, W, Th 10 - 6
Saturday 10 - 4
The Recycling Center is operated by Reclaimed by Design in partnership with citizens, Meridian Township, and local recyclers.
517-703-4498 www.reclaimedbydesign.com
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