One of the most engaging moments of our September 100 Families Alliance meeting was Organization Trivia, designed to help us learn more about the organizations sitting around the table.
Seven organizations submitted questions and highlighted their services, programs, and ways families can access support.
Highfields shared services for children and families and updated referral pathways, including opportunities for families to voluntarily seek assistance through MDHHS.
The City of Lansing Office of Neighborhood Safety emphasized capacity building and collaboration, helping strengthen nonprofits through connections, resources, and funding opportunities.
Eastside Community Action Center highlighted food assistance, rental housing, pathways to homeownership, after-school activities, counseling, and stability support.
Helping Hands Food Pantry shared its work addressing food insecurity and connecting families to community resources.
Michigan Department of Corrections Reentry Services highlighted housing, transportation, clothing, food, employment assistance, and other support for returning citizens.
Lansing Housing Commission shared housing resources, including Housing Choice Vouchers, Project-Based Vouchers, and Public Housing—important options for families working toward housing stability.
Michigan Therapy Today highlighted services for both mental health and substance use concerns, supported by counselors, medical providers, peer recovery coaches, and psychiatric services.
The activity reinforced an important principle of the 100 Families Alliance: we cannot collaborate effectively if we do not know what each other does.
When we understand each organization’s strengths, services, and referral processes, we can make stronger connections and surround families with the resources they need.
This is Unity in Action—learning together, connecting resources, and serving families together.
