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About Us
Photo of sunflower in Riddle school garden courtesy of Katie Olender
The NorthWest Initiative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
working to strengthen and sustain healthy communities in
Lansing's 'grand neighborhoods' - the City area bounded by
the Grand River on the north, east, and south. Ingham
County, Michigan Fitness Foundation, Capital Area United
Way, Self Development of People, Presbyterian Church and
the City of Lansing are major sponsors of NorthWest Initiative.
Program partners include residents, neighborhood
organizations, local nonprofit organizations, human service
agencies, Experience Works Program, and departments of
Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, and
Spring Arbor University.
NWI Mission Statement
advances the development of healthy, vibrant communities by
building capacity to identify needs and formulate strategies to
create change.
working to strengthen and sustain healthy communities in
Lansing's 'grand neighborhoods' - the City area bounded by
the Grand River on the north, east, and south. Ingham
County, Michigan Fitness Foundation, Capital Area United
Way, Self Development of People, Presbyterian Church and
the City of Lansing are major sponsors of NorthWest Initiative.
Program partners include residents, neighborhood
organizations, local nonprofit organizations, human service
agencies, Experience Works Program, and departments of
Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, and
Spring Arbor University.
NWI Mission Statement
advances the development of healthy, vibrant communities by
building capacity to identify needs and formulate strategies to
create change.
| Get Involved! |
| 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 |
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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 |
