Girl Scout Collects Boxes of Cookies to Donate to the Homeless Angels

 

 Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan was formed in 2008 when 7 councils merged to one.

 
 
The cookie program is great for girls and it is in most cases girls 
introduction to financial 
literacy.  
 
The skills the girls gain are:
 
Business ethics
Goal setting
Money management
People skills
Decision making
 
These are skills that prepare them for adulthood and prepare them to be tomorrow leaders.
 
Courtesy photo 
 
Mike Karl and Leyliana Moreno.  Leyliana collected 132 boxes to be donated to the Homeless Angels.  

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Making An Impact On Students From Kindergarten to College

  By Jeannine Belton Williams

 
The purpose of this article is to inspire, encourage and to challenge educators, parents and community members to continue to advocate for students to ensure their academic, social and personal success!  

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Preparing for the Car Buying Experience

 By Porsche Miles-Grant

 
Summer time is right around the corner and what better time than now to prepare for buying a car. However, car buying is a process. It’s not something that you just jump into. Taking our time when purchasing a car will allow us the opportunity to make wiser decisions. 

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TNCPCAN Stop the Violence Event Set for Monday, April 11th

 Michael McKissic II was murdered on August 1, 2015.  The case is unsolved.  Natasha Hall, his sister, received a photo with his image added.  Hall stated that the photo is perfect because she feels that he is always with her.  Also children pictured from left to right are Aiyana Hall (daughter), Amiyah Morris (niece) and Gervon Hall (son).

 
Photo by Satin Moseley

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Successful College Student Reflects on Family, High School and Striving

 Adrian Carrillo (sitting in the middle) recently treated his young family and friends to a movie.  The children seated from left to right: Devin VanHorn, Jayden Silva, Evelia Solis, Anay Solis, Armando Garza and Iyana Solis.

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Opinion: Don’t Tear Down the Jenison House

  By Loretta Stanaway

 
Many citizens of Lansing are opposed to the BWL destruction of the historically significant Jenison House and are especially opposed to the destruction and “replication” of the beautiful 1930 vintage Scott Sunken Gardens. BWL chose this dedicated park land to build a proposed power substation with little to no public input. 

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Judge and Activist Unite During Black History Month

 Ingham County’s Chief Judge Donald L. Allen and Maria Starr VanCore, President of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLLA), share common goals for equality and justice.  

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States, Localities Try Creative Financing to Help the Homeless

 

Colder nights have the Homeless Angels working hard to feed more 
people, not only for those in their shelter
program at the Magnusen Hotel at 6501 S. Pennsylvania Avenue in Lansing, Michigan but for those who come every day looking for help. 
 
Photo courtesy of the Homeless Angels

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Greater Lansing CVB Announces Record 2015 and Award Winners for Community Support

 LANSING, MI – The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) held its annual meeting on March 1, 2016, and announced both good news for the local economy and recognized numerous individuals for helping to foster meetings and events within the Capital Region.

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Interpersonal Edge: Getting ahead in the workplace is about strategy

                                    By Dr. Daneen Skube

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 Q. When I was young and dumb, I believed in ideas like fairness and justice, but after seeing what goes on in my workplace I’m feeling bitter. I notice promotions aren’t usually about skills or contribution. What am I missing that would allow me to get ahead without feeling powerless and unappreciated?
 

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