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MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

WTC and then calculated how much energy is The Firecracker Foundation provides holistic On June 10, The Christman Company, a national
consumed to operate the lights in the building healing services to youth and families impacted construction and real estate development firm
and how much energy consumption could be by sexual violence throughout the Greater based in Lansing, announced the creation of the
reduced if all lights were LED. The Consumers Lansing region by offering high-quality, trauma- Christman Building Innovation Group (CBIG)
Energy Student-Led Energy Audit is a free informed mental health services facilitated by to initiate, champion, and drive innovation and
educational program offered to schools. trained professionals. Through donation efforts excellence across its self-perform services. CBIG
throughout the community, the nonprofit is led by long-time Christman executive Douglas
The Lansing Economic Area Partnership provided 175 children with assistance in 2020. J. Peters, transitioning from his previous role as
(LEAP) and Delhi Charter Township board president of Christman Constructors, Inc. Peters
of trustees jointly announced global healthcare The Lansing Housing Commission Board of will be aided in this effort by the following
supply chain company, McKesson is making Directors recently approved $50,000 to help team members in new roles Jim Like, president,
a significant investment in a pharmaceutical curb escalating gun violence and deaths in the Christman Constructors, Inc.; Paul Leitert,
distribution center in Delhi Township. The city. Over the next three years, the funds will go president, Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors;
investment will create more than 80 competitively toward Advance Peace, an organization dedicated Joe Leone, vice president, Christman Building
paid new jobs over three years. Led by LEAP’s to ending cyclical and retaliatory gun violence Innovation Group; Tyler Mance, vice president,
Attraction program, the Lansing area successfully in American urban neighborhoods. Advance Christman Constructors, Inc., Interiors Group;
competed against other location options to keep Peace establishes local programs that provide Andrew Holman, vice president, Christman
jobs in Michigan. McKesson will hire a variety of developmental and healing-centered resources to Constructors, Inc.; Steve Naschert, vice
positions from material handlers to support staff, those at the center of lethal firearm offenses. president of operations, Christman Mid-Atlantic
supervisors, and management. Hiring began Constructors and Andy Bellmore, director of
in June and will continue for several months. In the second year of the business and operations, Christman Southeast Constructors-
The distribution center is expected to be fully risk management program at the Wilson Knoxville.
operational in fall 2021. Qualified candidates are Talent Center (WTC), students had a
encouraged to apply at mckesson.com/careers. school year full of incredible milestones, and
accomplishments despite a global pandemic.
Every year, local food pantries are fully stocked These accomplishments include paid internships,
in the winter months thanks to generous holiday national certifications and earning free college
donations—but when summer comes, donations credit. The program exposes students to general
drop considerably, and pantry shelves become business concepts with a focus on the insurance
sparse. This can leave low-income, hard-working industry. Second-year students participate in the
families with limited options during this time Certified Insurance Service Representative high
of year. Capital Area United Way is asking school program through the National Alliance for
local businesses and community members to Insurance Education & Research, allowing them
participate in their “Summer Stock Up” event to earn national insurance industry certifications.
to restock local food pantries with items to get
them through the warmer months. For more info, The Food Bank Council of Michigan, in
visit www.micauw.org/summer-stock-up. partnership with the Michigan Department The Lansing Symphony Orchestra (LSO)
of Health & Human Services, recently is pleased to announce its 2021-2022 season
The Capital Region Technical Early College received a $200,000 Feeding America beginning Oct. 9. This is LSO’s 92nd season,
(CRTEC) is a high school-to-college program Boundless Collaborations grant to support a and it is a celebration, bringing back the joy
where students start in grade 11 and leave after statewide grocery delivery program for older and healing power of music to the stage. LSO’s
grade 13 with a college degree or certification. adults facing food insecurity. The Food Bank 2021-2022 season features five concerts in
Tuition is free, and the program gives students Council of Michigan applied for the Boundless the MasterWorks Series, three in the Pops
relevant career-related experience. The program Collaborations program with the government Series, four in the Chamber Series, and two in
is a partnership between Clinton County and three regional food banks. The grant initiates the Jazz Band Series. There are five different
Regional Education Service Agency - Career a feasibility study and project model, which sets subscription options. The VIP package includes
Connections, the Eaton Regional Education the path for statewide implementation. all 14 concerts in all four series and a parking
Service Agency Career Preparation Center pass. Other options include six concerts and a
and the Ingham Intermediate School District MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) 10 percent discount or four concerts and a five
Wilson Talent Center. This year, twenty-nine employees raised $39,917 for REACH Studio percent discount. The Chamber Series consists
students completed their CRTEC programs and Art Center and an additional $8,639 for the of the four chamber concerts for $80 and the Jazz
received their degrees or certifications. Instead of Capital Area United Way (CAUW) during the Band Series includes two jazz concerts for $40.
a ceremony, the CRTEC team created lawn signs first quarter of 2021, totaling $48,556. Credit For complete details, visit lansingsymphony.org
for each student featuring their name, the college Union employees selected REACH Studio or call the LSO office at (517) 487-5001. n
program they were enrolled in, and the college Art Center as their first quarter 2021 charity
they attended. They visited their homes to drop partner. Funds were raised through dress-down
off “swag” that was provided by the colleges. days, online sales, and raffles. A different charity
partner will be supported in each year’s remaining
As part of its community outreach and giving quarters: Salus Center in the second quarter,
efforts, CASE Credit Union recently presented New Hope Pet Rescue in the third quarter, and
The Firecracker Foundation with a check Firecracker Foundation in the fourth quarter.
for $5,158. Credit union employees raised MSUFCU’s ongoing charity partner, CAUW,
funds throughout the first quarter of 2021. will also benefit from funds raised each quarter.

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