Voters say "Mike advocates for many in the community who are at or near rock bottom and have lost their voice because they feel defeated." Capital Area Diaper Bank is part of the National Diaper Bank Network serving the Agencies of Eaton County.
Voters say Lysne is "She is a compassionate advocate who is helping women and bringing public awareness to period poverty!" Helping Women Period is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, committed to supplying menstrual health products to people that menstruate who are either homeless or low-income. With donations, they can buy in bulk. Any donation amount is appreciated and goes a long way to purchasing products.
Metro Melik works hard to give back to the community and that has given him great opportunities and experiences. He created Lansing Made to connect businesses with people. He's had multi-year radio and television gigs. He's been honored by the Lansing community with several Top of the Town Awards and nominations. Most recently, he's been named one of the 517 best things about the 517.
Voters say Julia "is a fierce advocate for the unhoused and harm reduction." Punks with Lunch Lansing is a not for profit outreach organization providing food, personal care, seasonal attire, and harm reduction in Lansing, MI. They conduct organized outreach activities every other Saturday at Reutter Park and the Lansing area via their mobile outreaches. They also maintain a M-F harm reduction hub providing Narcan, safer use supplies, and recovery resources at The Fledge.
Locals say "Kara is compassionate! She makes everyone around her feel like they can do it!" and she does "Phenomenal work with special needs, brain injury, vision therapy and so much more."