Fall Newsletter
Join us for our 8th Annual Run For Giving 5k Run/Walk! Join us at the Lansing River Trail on Saturday, October 10th for the Run For Giving 5k Run/Walk. We will have a flexible start time from 9:00 to 10:00 am to allow for social distancing at the start of the race, along the course, and at the finish line. We have a virtual option too! All proceeds from this event will support our food, health and counseling programs. Registration is currently $30 and will increase to $35 on October 3rd, so don't wait to sign up! Check out our T-Shirt and Medal below. ![]() Panera Fundraiser On Wednesday September 23rd from 4-8 pm, the Panera located at 6310 S Cedar St will donate a portion of the proceeds to us. All you have to do is bring in the flyer below, show a picture to the cashier, or use code PRFUND if you order online!
From Our CEO... So let's talk aspirations: I want a world where no child has to squint in the back of the classroom for lack of a pair of glasses that their parents cannot afford. I want a world where a child suffocated by asthma has access to an inhaler. I want a world where a family doesn't have to choose between rent and groceries. I want a world where maintaining one's health doesn't feel impossible.
And I hope that beyond the mending of broken bones, and sometimes broken hearts, beyond providing the medications, hot meals, hats & gloves, and counseling. I hope that we have helped children and families feel loved, cared for, and spiritually connected. -Joe Garcia ![]()
Our First Baby Bag Distribution was a Huge Success! On August 15th, Cristo Rey passed out Baby Bags and groceries to families in the area. Though we were not able to hold a community Baby Shower and Health Fair as in years past, we still wanted to be a resource for area families! This event would not have been possible without the support of Blue Cross Complete, the City of Lansing and the Greater Lansing Food Bank Mobile Pantry. ![]()
How You Can Make a Difference Meijer Simply Give Cristo Rey Community Center is proud to announce a partnership with Meijer to provide support to our Food Pantry through their donation program, Simply Give! Donations will be matched on September 11th and 12th!
AmazonSmile Do you shop on Amazon? Supporting Cristo Rey is as easy as a smile with AmazonSmile! The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase to us when you make Cristo Rey your designated charity.
During COVID-19, We Continue to Offer...
Did you know? The average American has roughly $38,000 in debt. In 2019, our Financial Empowerment Center has assisted clients and their families to reduce debts by a total of $957,298 ![]() ![]() ![]() Our Contact Information ![]() |