PWC coalitions (sometimes referred to as collaboratives, networks, or councils) are formed to address the complex challenges that are beyond the means of our individual members to address. They focus attention and activity where they’re needed – on the area’s highest need populations – rather than on new vehicles or organizations that might distract energy and resources from the critical social issues. They also serve to keep the PWC connected to the community’s real needs and many assets – they monitor the community’s pulse, improve residents’ access to institutional resources, and employ a diversity of strategies to serve high-need populations.
- Asset Independence Coalition: Coordinates resources of public and private institutions to promote the financial independence of low to moderate income residents of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties. Contact Amber Paxton to learn more.
- Ingham Birth to Five, Great Start Collaborative: A coalition of human service agencies, parents, and other partners working together to develop a network of early education and care to support children and families in Ingham County. Contact Michelle Nicholson for more information.
- Community Coalition for Youth: Oversees planning, implementation, and coordination of services aimed at positive youth development in the Ingham County/Lansing community. Contact Angela Waters Austin to learn more.
- Community Economic Development Network (CED): Dedicated to improving the capacity of neighborhood groups to support/foster revitalization and growth of Lansing’s commercial corridors; to improve the housing stock across Lansing by utilizing public/private partnerships; and support the creation of a one-stop housing center. Contact Joan Nelson to learn more.
- Greater Lansing Homeless Resolution Network: Responsible for the development and implementation of a Continuum of Care that assists homeless families and individuals to successfully make the transition from homelessness to independent living. Contact Sara Reed for more information.
- Immigrant and Refugee Resource Collaborative: Works to provide services, promote opportunities, and build relationships to make Ingham County a home for people seeking a better life. Contact Shirin Timms for more information.
- Impact: Embraces, serves, and supports children with serious emotional disturbance and their families. Contact Matt Wojack.
- Ingham Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition: Works to reduce substance abuse and its related consequences and stigma. Contact Harriett Dean for more information.
- Infant Mortality Initiative: Works to address infant health disparities and ultimately reduce inequities in infant mortality in Ingham County. Contact Lisa Chambers for more information.
- Land Use and Health Resource Team: Educates and engages the community regarding impacts of the built environment on health, and facilitates improvement through refinement and promotion of a health impact assessment tool. Contact Susan Pigg for more info.
- Long-term Care Collaborative: Established to address the long-term needs and preferences of older adults and person with disabilities, works to increase choices for persons requiring long-term care. Contact Marion Owen to learn more.
- Strong Families / Safe Children: A continuum of coordinated, integrated, family-focused services for children and families that are community-based, accessible, culturally respectful, responsive to family needs, and intensive enough to keep children safe. Contact: Kate Warner Steele.