Greater Lansing Heritage & Culture Nonprofits
The Anishinaabe Friendship Center is a board-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates culturally sensitive and inclusive opportunities for friendship, support and empowerment for Native families, elders, youth, artists and community members across Greater Lansing. Best known for hosting the annual Dance by the River Powwow, AFC is working toward a permanent, year-round Native community center for language revitalization, cultural education, youth and elder programming, and support services.
anishinaabefriendshipcenter.org
Federated Polish Home of Lansing
The Federated Polish Home of Lansing is a community gathering place for learning about and sharing Polish culture. It sponsors cultural events, Polish language classes and an annual pierogi sale.
(517) 374-0419
Greater Lansing Kannada Sangha
The Greater Lansing Kannada Sangha is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019 to promote the language, art, heritage and culture of the people of Karnataka, India, in the Greater Lansing area. It welcomes anyone with an interest in Kannada language and traditions, whatever their background, and brings together people of all ages and professions to connect with fellow Kannadigas.
Our mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of Middle Eastern music and dance to preserve and communicate this appreciation through educational activities and programs related to the art of Middle Eastern dance and music including classes, lecture demonstrations, concerts, seminars, trips, and performances for the benefit of all residents in the community without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or financial status.
(517) 303-5369
Hmong Family Association of Lansing
The Hmong Family Association of Lansing is a charitable, cultural and educational organization that unites and supports Hmong families in the Greater Tri-County Lansing region through community service and local events. It works to preserve Hmong culture, traditions and language while addressing the social, economic, educational, health and religious needs of the Hmong community.
Italian-American Club of Lansing
Founded in 1935 by Italian immigrants grateful for the opportunities of their adopted country and proud of their heritage, the Italian-American Club of Lansing promotes Italian heritage, traditions and culture in the Lansing area. The club hosts events throughout the year, including its annual Italian Dinner Night, a Christmas party, cooking classes, and golf, trivia, bowling and bocce outings, with proceeds supporting a scholarship fund and local charities.
Lansing Juneteenth Celebration
The Lansing Juneteenth Celebration, a project of the nonprofit Progressive Empowerment Education Resource Services (P.E.E.R.S.), commemorates the end of slavery in the United States by celebrating liberty, educating the community about African American heritage, and promoting positive cultural interaction. Its annual festival at St. Joe Park includes a parade, health fair, car show, youth essay and art contests, and children’s activities.
lansingjuneteenthcelebration.org
(517) 394-6900
The Lansing Liederkranz is a German social club founded in 1868 and is Michigan’s oldest ethnic club. It welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to member and public events such as monthly dinner dances, an annual salad luncheon, rummage sales, and craft and bake sales, and it rents event space for up to 200 guests with a kitchen, full bar, dance floor and stage.
5828 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-6330
The Lansing Telugu Association is a community group of nearly 1,000 Telugu-speaking families with roots in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, living in Lansing, Okemos, Holt, Haslett and nearby areas. Gathering since 2005 to celebrate Indian festivals and cultural events, it works to preserve and pass on Telugu heritage to younger generations while giving back through local and global charitable activities.
Michigan Alliance of Latinos Moving Towards Advancement (MI-ALMA)
MI-ALMA coordinates efforts to improve the welfare of Latinos in Michigan, closing gaps between community needs and resources by partnering with community assets and building alliances for research and future opportunities. It provides information, advocacy and resources in areas such as education, immigrant rights, health care, civic engagement, economic opportunity, civil rights and criminal justice.
P.O. Box 22161, Lansing, MI 48924