NWI News and Events
Photo of sunflower in Riddle school garden courtesy of Katie Olender
OUR OFFICES HAVE MOVED!
Both of our offices are now in one convenient location. We
are now located at: 1012 N. Walnut, Lansing, MI 48906. Our
new phone numbers are 517-999-2894, 517-999-2895,
517-999-2896. Our new fax number is 517-999-2897. The
phones and server are up and running, so feel free to contact
us! We are excited to have all of our programs running under
one roof!
Both of our offices are now in one convenient location. We
are now located at: 1012 N. Walnut, Lansing, MI 48906. Our
new phone numbers are 517-999-2894, 517-999-2895,
517-999-2896. Our new fax number is 517-999-2897. The
phones and server are up and running, so feel free to contact
us! We are excited to have all of our programs running under
one roof!
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| NorthWest Initiative - North Neighborhood Center 1012 North Walnut, Lansing, MI 48906 Phone: 517-999-2894 Fax: 517-999-2897 |
NWI Now Distributes Supplemental Bread
NWI now distributes Panera Bread commodities every week
on Thursdays between 12:00 and 4:00. Residents in need
may pick up breads and bagels at our North Neighborhood
Center location, 1012 N. Walnut, or you may call
517-999-2894 to schedule a pickup time.
NWI now distributes Panera Bread commodities every week
on Thursdays between 12:00 and 4:00. Residents in need
may pick up breads and bagels at our North Neighborhood
Center location, 1012 N. Walnut, or you may call
517-999-2894 to schedule a pickup time.
School Gardens Seeking Classroom Volunteers
The Riddle Elementary School and Mid Michigan Leadership
Academy garden programs are looking for volunteers to lead
activities in the classrooms. Each of these school gardens
are used as a hands-on way to teach nutrition, and the
gardens grow vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The
Riddle Garden is going into its 4th year, and the MMLA
garden is going into its 2nd.
Volunteers will visit the same classroom for one hour every
week or every other week (depending on the room) and will
lead a garden based nutrition education activity. Activities
include: veggie bingo, harvesting vegetables, cooking in the
classroom, garden art projects, writing about the garden, and
much more. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old,
reliable, timely, and able to work with diverse student
populations.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Joy
Baldwin at joy@nwlansing.org or 999-2894.
The Riddle Elementary School and Mid Michigan Leadership
Academy garden programs are looking for volunteers to lead
activities in the classrooms. Each of these school gardens
are used as a hands-on way to teach nutrition, and the
gardens grow vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The
Riddle Garden is going into its 4th year, and the MMLA
garden is going into its 2nd.
Volunteers will visit the same classroom for one hour every
week or every other week (depending on the room) and will
lead a garden based nutrition education activity. Activities
include: veggie bingo, harvesting vegetables, cooking in the
classroom, garden art projects, writing about the garden, and
much more. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old,
reliable, timely, and able to work with diverse student
populations.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Joy
Baldwin at joy@nwlansing.org or 999-2894.
Young Parent Program meets January 9
NorthWest Initiative's Young Parent Program is designed to
assist youth to identify their needs through the creation of
family teams by supporting natural supports and networks.
Creating collaborative partnerships will enhance the ability to
form positive relationships through parents, teachers and
mentors.
Are you a young parent in need of support? Come join us!
We meet Fridays from 6:00-7:30pm at Letts Community
Center (1220 W. Kalamazoo St.)on the following dates:
January 9th
For more information on the Young Parent Program, contact
Duana or Peggy at 999-2894; peggy@nwlansing.org
NorthWest Initiative's Young Parent Program is designed to
assist youth to identify their needs through the creation of
family teams by supporting natural supports and networks.
Creating collaborative partnerships will enhance the ability to
form positive relationships through parents, teachers and
mentors.
Are you a young parent in need of support? Come join us!
We meet Fridays from 6:00-7:30pm at Letts Community
Center (1220 W. Kalamazoo St.)on the following dates:
January 9th
For more information on the Young Parent Program, contact
Duana or Peggy at 999-2894; peggy@nwlansing.org
| Share your Ideas Are you interested in what this community is doing to improve the area and want to help the people living and working in the North Westside area? Spare some time for a good cause, come and share some of your ideas with us! (Contact info below) |
| Donate It feels good to give and it helps your community. Every effort is appreciated and together we can make a difference and have fun while doing it! You can even specify which programs you would like to fund! (Contact info below) |
| Volunteer We are always looking for volunteers to work in our office, school gardens, and to help with projects like flower planters, events, advocacy and more! Giving your time for a good cause is a rewarding experience! (Contact info below) |
| Intern We are always looking for student interns to work in a wide variety of settings, with skills ranging from human services and social work to computer technology. NWI is a great place to gain some experience and to begin your career! (Contact info below) |
| Contact Us! If you would like to learn more about becoming a partner, sponsor, volunteer or intern; contact Peggy at 517-999-2894; peggy@nwlansing.org |