Lansing’s New Corridor of Care: Inside the Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub
Meet the Nonprofits Inside the New Hub at 405 W. Greenlawn Ave, Lansing, MI. 📍📣
When McLaren Hospital, a longtime South Lansing staple, relocated, questions loomed about the future of its campus on Greenlawn Avenue. Thanks to the vision of Child and Family Charities, the site is getting a second chance—one that promises to send ripple effects through Lansing and beyond.
Child and Family Charities, a nonprofit serving children, youth, and families for over 100 years, purchased part of the campus with a bold goal: to expand access to vital services by uniting nonprofits across the region.
“We’re creating a collaborative space that breaks down barriers to care,” said Julie Thomasma, President & CEO of Child and Family Charities. “This hub strengthens outreach and fosters coordination across human services—linking people to essential resources, from food and shelter to mental health support—all under one roof.”
With so many critical services in one location, 405 W. Greenlawn Ave. is becoming known as Lansing’s “Corridor of Care”—a central hub for support and healing, easily accessible by CATA. 🚌
Tammy Hannah, Origami President & CEO“Being part of the Nonprofit Hub helps us close critical healthcare gaps and bring specialized rehabilitation services closer to home,” said Tammy Hannah, President & CEO of Origami Rehabilitation. “This collaboration expands access to essential therapies—physical, occupational, speech, and mental health—and unites nonprofits with a shared mission to make a lasting impact."
The following nonprofit partners will be based in and serving the community through the Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub:
- Origami Rehabilitation (Greenlawn)
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region
- CASA for Kids, Inc. - Barry, Eaton, Ingham
- Community Mental Health - Clinton, Eaton, Ingham
- DAP Service & Resources
- Helping Women Period
- Michigan Youth Cannabis Action & Education Alliance (MYCAEA)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Lansing
- Positive Somebody
- United Way South Central Michigan
- UnoDeuce Multimedia
- By Dawns Early Light Home Care Services
The Hub offers basic needs and specialized care, from food and water, clothing, and shelter to services like mental health therapy, pediatric feeding therapy, physical therapy, and care coordination. Additional resources include senior placement, youth mentorship, child advocacy, free menstrual products, tax assistance, and educational resources for Michigan's youth. 📚
This article was originally published in the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce FOCUS Magazine in June 2025. Updates have been made to reflect the latest developments with the Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub.
