The Changemakers Center will be sustained and enhanced because of generous supporters who believe in preserving Lansing's legacy and inspiring future generations. Your support helps us maintain cutting-edge interactive technology, develop new exhibitions and programming, offer free admission to all visitors, and continue collecting and preserving the stories that make Lansing extraordinary. Whether through financial contributions, volunteer time, or in-kind donations, every form of support ensures that the changemakers who shaped our past continue to inspire the leaders of tomorrow. Together, we're not just honoring history—we're investing in the future of our community.
Ways to Give
Your donation helps us:
- Maintain cutting-edge technology
- Develop new content and exhibitions
- Offer free programming to schools
- Preserve historical materials
- Expand the center's reach
- Founder: $50,000+
- Trailblazer: $25,000-$49,999
- Catalyst: $10,000-$24,999
- Champion: $5,000-$9,999
- Advocate: $1,000-$4,999
- Friend: $100-$999
The following installation elements are currently open for naming. Gift amounts are as lifetime naming rights. These lifetime amounts can be paid as one gift or can be spread over a maximum of five years.
Overall naming of the entire space
($500,000)
Five (5) separate walls to be named
(three of which have been graciously sponsored by LAFCU, CASE Credit Union, and the LCC Foundation, respectively) (two available, $50,000 each)
Hanging Sculpture
($50,000)
Gift Recognition Opportunities
You, your family, or your organization can also be involved in celebrating the rich history of African Americans in our community. Smaller gift options provide an opportunity to have your name or your business name memorialized on an engraved plaque mounted within or at the entrance to the space. Donor name plates will be affixed along the main entry wall of the space and come in three sizes based on the gift amount.
- Advocate Plaque (5 in x 2 in): $2,500
- Two lines of text
- Champion Plaque (6 in x 3 in): $5,000
- Four lines of text; 1.5 in x 1.5 in logo accepted
- Catalyst Plaque (7 in x 4 in): $10,000
- Five lines of text; 2 in x 2 in logo accepted
Wall 2: The Changemakers Chronicles
Contact Information
Have Questions?
- Email: foundation@lcc.edu
- Phone: (517) 483-1985
- Donate Now
General Inquiries:
- Email: changemakers@lcc.edu
- Phone: (517) 483-1851