Your support in action!
At Lansing Promise, every contribution helps create opportunities for Lansing students to pursue their postsecondary goals. From scholarships and personalized student support to campus visits, community partnerships, and student engagement, your generosity helps make this work possible.
Explore our latest photos and updates to see how your support is making a difference, opening doors to postsecondary opportunities, and helping Lansing scholars take their next steps toward success. Thank you for investing in our students and being part of the Promise.
Creating Early Connections to College
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Helping Students Navigate Financial Aid
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Expanding Opportunities Through Partnership
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Creating Early Connections to College ✳︎ Helping Students Navigate Financial Aid ✳︎ Expanding Opportunities Through Partnership ✳︎
Lansing Promise at Heritage Fest
Lansing Promise Community Engagement Coordinator Sydney Meredith connected with local scholars and families at the annual Heritage Fest in late September, helping raise awareness of the opportunities available through Lansing Promise. Hosted by LAFCU, the free, family-friendly celebration brought the Greater Lansing community together to celebrate cultural diversity, share traditions, and build connections through live entertainment, cultural performances, food, and activities for all ages. Throughout the event, Sydney engaged with students and families, shared information about Lansing Promise scholarships and student support services, and encouraged scholars to explore their options for continuing their education after high school. By meeting students where they are and building relationships within the community, Lansing Promise continues to connect more scholars with the resources and support they need to pursue their postsecondary goals.
Lansing SAVE Golf Outing
Lansing Promise was proud to be part of the Mayor’s Lansing SAVE Fall Golf Classic, held September 18, 2026, at Groesbeck Golf Course in Lansing! Representing Lansing Promise was Sydney Meredith, Community Engagement Coordinator, who joined fellow community members and leaders in supporting an initiative that invests in Lansing students and their futures.
Lansing SAVE is a community initiative that helps Lansing School District students build savings for their future education and postsecondary opportunities. Like Lansing Promise, Lansing SAVE is committed to expanding opportunities, supporting educational success, and helping create a brighter future for the Lansing community. We are grateful to be part of a community that believes in investing in its students!
Lansing Promise Connects with Future Scholars at LCC College Night
Lansing Promise was excited to participate in Lansing Community College’s College Night on October 21, 2026, at the Gannon Building in downtown Lansing. Representing Lansing Promise was Breanna Johnson, Postsecondary Pathfinder, who connected with students, families, and college representatives to share information about the opportunities and support available through Lansing Promise.
With more than 50 college and university representatives in attendance, College Night provided an excellent opportunity for students to explore their postsecondary options and begin planning their futures. Events like this reflect the shared commitment of Lansing Promise and Lansing Community College to making higher education more accessible and helping Lansing-area students take the next step toward achieving their goals.
Lansing Promise Brings Community Spirit to Holly Park Trunk-or-Treat
Lansing Promise was happy to join the fun at Holly Park Academy’s Trunk-or-Treat and Movie Night on October 17, 2026, in Lansing! Representing Lansing Promise was Sydney Meredith, Community Engagement Coordinator, who spent time connecting with local families and showing support for the school community.
Events like this are a wonderful opportunity to bring families, schools, and community organizations together in a fun and welcoming environment. Lansing Promise is proud to support community events that strengthen connections with Lansing families, build relationships with local schools, and help ensure students and families know about the educational opportunities and resources available to them.
Lansing Promise Takes Seniors to Explore Saginaw Valley State University
Lansing Promise was excited to help local high school seniors explore their postsecondary opportunities during a FREE Open House Tour at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) on October 24, 2026. Representing Lansing Promise were Sydney Meredith, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Kimani Williams, Student and Family Engagement Specialist, who accompanied students on the campus visit and helped them explore what their futures could look like beyond high school.
The trip gave seniors from Sexton, Everett, Eastern, and Lansing Technical High Schools an opportunity to tour campus, learn about college life, and experience what SVSU has to offer. With free transportation and lunch provided, Lansing Promise was proud to help make this experience accessible to students as they consider their next steps. Opportunities like this reflect our commitment to helping Lansing students discover their options, pursue higher education, and turn their postsecondary goals into reality.
