Giving Jar Blog

Charity Spotlight: Refugee Development Center

Guiding refugees to self-sufficiency through education and social support.

Posted on December 21, 2016

Refugee Development Center helps refugees become independent members of society by teaching English as a second language, organizing social activities for kids and adults, and forming lasting, supportive relationships. [Read More]

Employers can match donations to us!

Progress Report #27

Posted on December 14, 2016

We're using Consiva to let employers match donations to Giving Jar! Learn how to register for free and find out what else we've been up to in our latest progress report. [Read More]

Charity Spotlight: Child and Family Charities

Uniting children and family through preventive and comprehensive support in times of crisis.

Posted on December 7, 2016

Child and Family Charities helps children across Michigan be carefree and form healthy bonds with their families. They do this by offering a wealth of services that aid children, strengthen families, and help them break free of harmful patterns. [Read More]

Help a Lansing Family, Donate to Backwards Burglar!

Progress Report #26

Posted on November 30, 2016

We launched the Backwards Burglar fundraiser to help Lansing families in need! Read about that and more in our latest progress report. [Read More]

Charity Spotlight: Voiceless-MI

Foster care and spay/neuter services for furry friends who have no voice.

Posted on November 23, 2016

Voiceless-MI helps reduce the population of unwanted pets in and around Lansing by offering community-led spay and neuter programs. They encourage compassion for all animals by educating the public, providing foster care, and speaking up for those who cannot speak. [Read More]