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Outreach
Photo of sunflower in Riddle school garden courtesy of Katie Olender
NorthWest Initiative was founded in 2000 to improve the overall health of residents of the north
and west sides of Lansing. Our dedicated staff members provide a range of services,
information and referrals to individuals with a wide range of needs including access to health
care, food, transportation, and housing.
NWI outreach services include seminars and programs for the community, from home repair to
nutrition counseling. NWI outreach also leads community improvement and advocacy initiatives
on issues of concern to residents.
NorthWest Initiative serves Cherry Hill, Downtown, Renaissance, Westside, Genesee, Old
Oakland, Old Forest and Walnut neighborhoods
Outreach services include:
*For a full list of current services, workshops and programs, call our office and check NorthWest
Initiative’s FaceBook page and newsletter!
and west sides of Lansing. Our dedicated staff members provide a range of services,
information and referrals to individuals with a wide range of needs including access to health
care, food, transportation, and housing.
NWI outreach services include seminars and programs for the community, from home repair to
nutrition counseling. NWI outreach also leads community improvement and advocacy initiatives
on issues of concern to residents.
NorthWest Initiative serves Cherry Hill, Downtown, Renaissance, Westside, Genesee, Old
Oakland, Old Forest and Walnut neighborhoods
Outreach services include:
- Free food distribution including Panera Bread ~ WALK IN Thursdays, Noon to 3 (Call to
confirm) - Food Stamps (MiBridges), emergency needs and other services
- Coordination with services provided by NWI’s re-entry program, ARRO.
- Health services for eligible residents
- Ingham Health Plans, MIChild, Plan First, Medicaid
- Referrals, sign up and information
- Clothing, shelter, transportation and mental health and substance abuse
- treatment services for which you are eligible.
- Community improvement projects and volunteer opportunities
- Community Gardens,
- Call for information about plots
- Workshops and educational programs
- Free tax preparation, cooking and food demos, home repair, chronic disease
management and more!
*For a full list of current services, workshops and programs, call our office and check NorthWest
Initiative’s FaceBook page and newsletter!
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| NorthWest Initiative - North Neighborhood Center 530 W. Ionia St., Suite D, Lansing, MI 48933 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 3:00. Residents in need may pick up breads and bagels at our North Neighborhood Center location, 1012 N. Walnut, or you may call 517-999-2895 to schedule a pickup time. |
| NorthWest Initiative Outreach programs: A healthy community starts with healthy residents But not every neighbor has enough healthy food, medicine, shelter, clothing . . . or even a home. We can help! (517) 999-2894 / M-F 9 am-4pm Call for appointments and an updated list of programs* Michigan Optometric Association Building, 530 W. Ionia, Suite D, Lansing, MI 48933 *Note: NWI will conduct an initial needs assessment to identify programs for which you and your family are eligible. |
Outreach programs focus on what
residents said they needed during
intensive resident “summit” sessions.
These needs include:
residents said they needed during
intensive resident “summit” sessions.
These needs include:
- Access to healthcare and health
- insurance.
- Access to fresh, healthy foods.
- Tools for creating “asset
- independence” and breaking the
cycle of poverty.
- Jobs, services, and other businesses within walking distance of home.
- Safe neighborhoods and business areas.
- Engaging and uplifting experiences for children.
NWI's Free Tax Preparation
NWI’s Free Tax Preparation service from January to April
helped residents receive more than $4.5 million in previously
unclaimed tax credits and rebates since 2004.
Call 2-1-1 to schedule your appointment today! Free tax
services are conducted from January – April, 2011.
You will be asked to fill out short surveys before the service is
provided.
Volunteers for this service are also needed. Please call
Jonathon at (517) 999-2894 today!
NWI’s Free Tax Preparation service from January to April
helped residents receive more than $4.5 million in previously
unclaimed tax credits and rebates since 2004.
Call 2-1-1 to schedule your appointment today! Free tax
services are conducted from January – April, 2011.
You will be asked to fill out short surveys before the service is
provided.
Volunteers for this service are also needed. Please call
Jonathon at (517) 999-2894 today!
Canvassing Your Neighborhoods!
Outreach staff canvass door to door in west and north
Lansing neighborhoods to identify residents’ needs for
outreach services and programs. We will be knocking
at your door in the coming spring, summer and fall
months. Please take time to answer our questions and
find out how NorthWest Initiative can help you!
Outreach staff canvass door to door in west and north
Lansing neighborhoods to identify residents’ needs for
outreach services and programs. We will be knocking
at your door in the coming spring, summer and fall
months. Please take time to answer our questions and
find out how NorthWest Initiative can help you!
| Volunteer! Community gardens Food distributions Educational workshops Tax preparation assistance Community improvement Westside Summerfest Signing up residents for programs Youth projects and more! |
| Watch for announcements this summer and join us for the NorthWest Initiative’s Westside Summer Fest and stop by the Westside Farmer’s Market! |
