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On Tuesday, March 18 from 12pm-4pm, the Lansing Area AIDS Network will be hosting a Sexual Health Clinic in partnership with Ingham County Health Department. We will be offering testing for : - HIV
- Hepatitis C
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
No appointments are needed; services will be provided on a first come first serve walk-in basis. No insurance is required for this free/confidential testing event. It will be taking place at the LAAN offices located at 913 W. Holmes Rd. Ste. 115, Lansing, MI 48910. |
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Join the organizers of A Place for Us to learn about who we are, what we're doing, and how to get involved!
Meet and Greets: April 13th at 11am, Salus Center April 21st at 7pm, virtual, Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84146283000 We are currently working towards building a homeless in Lansing for LGBTQIA+ adults. We'll share our history and upcoming goals. Come support your community, meet new people, and have a good time!We're looking for grant writing & fundraising experience, non-profit experience, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ leaders, and leaders with shelter experience. All are welcome!
Have questions or access needs? Please contact us at [email protected] or you can reach Mercuri (they/them) a steering committee member via text at 517-295-3723 |
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We are excited to ring in Star Wars Day in style at our favorite local cantina with a galactic after party featuring Lansing-based rebel, DJ Fudgie!
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Admission to the after party is included in your Hyperdrive ticket price, but additional friends are welcome to join for only the after party with a $2 cover charge at the door after 9:30 pm!
A platonic version of speed dating, speed friending is an event where people can meet and – hopefully – make friendships. If you are interested in dates, there will be indicators available to add to your name badge to let other speed frienders know that you are open to potential romantic connections! Just remember, consent is critical!
After the event, hang out with your new friends - and old friends, too! Dance to music offered by local rebel scum, DJ Fudgie! Try your luck with a 50/50 raffle, or throw in for a Light Side vs Dark Side gift basket! (Don't forget to tip your wonderful bartenders!) Raffle winners will be announced at midnight to start off May the 4th the right way!
There is no required dress code. Wear whatever is comfortable for you! (Including Star Wars costumes if you want!)
For those who are familiar with the Lansing Area AIDS Network, you have seen us offering HIV testing at various locations throughout Mid-Michigan over the 40-year history of our organization. In 2024, we expanded to include HCV testing and added syphilis testing in February of this year. It is the goal of LAAN’s Prevention and Harm Reduction program to continue these testing services – and add additional services – at no cost to the communities that we serve. While we receive funding to cover the HIV testing, we rely on the support of our neighbors to purchase any additional STI tests.
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MDRC's Leaders for Inclusion Program (LFI) is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for our Spring 2025 Ambassador Leadership Development Program!
LFI Ambassadors must be a young adult (age 18-26) with a disability and live in Michigan. LFI provides ambassadors with the tools and skills they need to develop disability pride, community, advocacy, leadership, and employment skills. LFI’s goal is to connect ambassadors to paid leadership opportunities or employment in their areas of interest. Applications are Due by: March 10th, 2025 Application Link: https://forms.gle/A6gnZd3cE2EMckhV6 About the Program The Program begins with a 3-day retreat from March 28th - March 30th at Crowne Plaza Lansing in Lansing, MI. During the in-person retreat we will cover topics such as: Disability History, Leaders in the Disability Justice Movement, Understanding and Challenging Ableism, Leadership Styles, Self Advocacy and Cause Advocacy. Lodging and meals during the retreat are covered by the program. Participants will be given a $100 stipend for their attendance and participation after the retreat. After the in-person retreat, participants will engage in virtual continuing education sessions to further their learning. These 12 continuing education sessions will be held weekly starting the week of April 7th. Topics covered will include: Networking, Marketing Yourself, Public Speaking, Advocacy Issues in the Disability Community, Job Application and Interview Skills, and more. For each continuing education session attended, participants will receive a $25 stipend. Each LFI Ambassador will receive a year of mentorship from LFI staff and other disability community advocates and professionals. We are happy to provide support for accommodation needs. Please indicate accommodation needs on your application. If transportation to in person trainings will be a barrier, LFI will assist with travel accommodations. Email [email protected] if you have any questions or need help filling out the application. For more information about Leaders for Inclusion Program visit, https://mymdrc.org/lfi-program/ The Leaders For Inclusion (LFI) Program is funded by the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MiDDC). |
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Register for Camp 2025 Camp Quest Michigan (CQMI) provides an educational adventure shaped by fun, friends, and free thought. Our camp features science, natural wonder, and humanist values such as empathy, creativity, critical thinking, and community. Typically, our Summer sessions are week-long, outdoor residential camps for campers ages 8-17. - Camp Dates: July 20 – July 26, 2025
- Returning Camper Registration: January 20th 2025
- Open registration begins January 27th 2025
We believe all children should experience summer camp! Camp Quest Michigan offers assistance if financial barriers may prevent you or your loved ones from registering for camp. Please reach out to us at [email protected] for more information. https://michigancampquest.org/ |
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Tri-County Office on Aging At the Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA) our mission is to promote and preserve the independence and dignity of the aging population. Since 1974 the TCOA has been the region’s one-stop-shop for information and services that older adults, persons with disabilities and their families need to live independently and remain active in their communities. At TCOA, we are part of the community. We serve our neighbors, friends, and family members every day. Our mission is to promote and preserve the independence and dignity of the aging population. To accomplish this mission, we connect people who need help to service providers, volunteers, donors, businesses and governments throughout Eaton, Clinton and Ingham Counties and the Cities of Lansing and East Lansing. Although TCOA’s Meals on Wheels is our best-known program our reach goes well beyond providing nourishing meals. Many of our services are provided at no or low-cost or have fees based on a sliding scale. Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) MMAP is Michigan’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). We provide local help for people with Medicare. MMAP counselors are certified and have been trained in health care benefits counseling. This includes Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance products. MMAP counselors are not affiliated with any insurance company, and they are not licensed to sell insurance. MMAP counselors provide free unbiased counseling at multiple sites across Michigan. MMAP counselors can - Help beneficiaries understand health care options,
- Compare or enroll in Medicare Prescription Drug Plans,
- Review a beneficiary’s supplemental insurance needs,
- Help beneficiary’s understand Meadicare health plans,
- Assist beneficiary’s as they apply for Medicaid and the Medicare Savings Program
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- Identify and report Medicare and Medicaid fraud and scams.
If you or someone you know would benefit from Medicare counseling contact MMAP at Tri-County Office on Aging (517) 887-1416 or [email protected] |
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Project SPACES is an NIH funded study testing brief online writing programs which aim to help parents strengthen their attachment and build stronger connections with their LGBTQ+ children. Parents who take part will receive $180 in compensation for their time.
Parents can check their eligibility and learn more about the study using this link: https://yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PyS4TDJVtujYVM?Source=Organizations. |
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Do you identify as transgender or gender non-binary and are interested in gender-affirming voice care? Sean Parker Institute for the Voice with Weill Cornell Medicine would like to understand your experience with the Attuned mobile application; the study involves a one-hour interview for which participants will be compensated.
We are currently looking for participants for the study to help us fine-tune the app so that it meets all the needs of folks who would be interested in using it. Participants will be compensated for their time, must be age 18 or older, identify as transgender or non-binary, have access to an iPhone/iPad and have no previous history of voice disorders. Those interested can contact [email protected]. |
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About Our Work: Our team is led by Dr. Brian Feinstein, a professor and researcher at Rosalind Franklin University. He directs the Sexuality, Health, and Gender Lab, where we conduct research to improve the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth and adults. Our team is deeply committed to this cause, and many of us are community members ourselves. The REACH Study: We’re currently recruiting LGBTQ+ teens across the U.S. for a study about identity, stress, and mental health. The whole study is online and just involves completing surveys. Participants are generously compensated for their involvement (up to $246). What We’re Asking: We’d love for you to share our eligibility survey with LGBTQ+ teens in your network. We’ll provide a link unique to your organization so we can track how many people complete the survey through your efforts. What We’re Offering: In the first month, we’ll give your organization a $25 Tango gift card for every 25 unique completed screeners from your link, up to $500. If fewer than 500 screeners are completed within the first month, we may extend the incentive depending on our recruitment needs.
About Tango Gift Cards: Tango offers thousands of e-gift card options. These can be forwarded to staff, volunteers, or members, making them a great way to show appreciation or offer prizes. You can read more about Tango Rewards here. We hope you’ll be interested in partnering with us to share this study information. I’d be happy to provide more details or answer any questions you may have.
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