After two years of construction, Allen Place and Allen Neighborhood Center are leading a vibrant community. Follow our photo journal to see how the Eastside comes together and stays resilient.
Summer of 2022
Why walk through the cold weather when you can travel in style! Pedicabs make the Allen Farmers Market more accessible.
Allen Place outdoor activities in full swing! Eastside neighbors came to listen to Stoopfest as they walked the neighborhood.
The Hatching, produced by LEAP and in partnership with Allen Neighborhood Center, is a business pitch competition providing entrepreneurs the opportunity to win a first-place prize of $2,000 or runner-up prize of $1,000.
The Hatching winners Bryan Lendzion of Subleasify and Gloria Trevino of Theraplayoga: Therapeutic Playful Yoga for Diverse Abilities
Thanks to the NEOGEN staff, Allen Neighborhood Center has been beautified with annuals provided by City of Lansing’s Neighborhoods in Bloom project.
We appreciate Eenhoorn Property Management taking their time to volunteer at Hunter Park GardenHouse!
Joan Nelson (right) is seen here handing the keys to the new ELFCO manager Sally Potter (left).
LEDC celebrates Joan Nelson and ANC's contributions to community development on Lansing's Eastside.
Allen Neighborhood Center was highly enthusiastic for the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellows Institute on Civic Engagement in volunteering at our organization. It was exciting to see these inspiring leaders!
Incubator Kitchen Maker Spotlight:
Rahel Musa - Teff-Rfic
Teff-rific dishes offer a delicious and authentic fusion of Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisines. To taste Rahel’s cuisine, come to the Allen Farmers Market!
Video length: 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
Get your hips in swing with hula-hooping!
Visit the Allen Farmers Market every Wednesday from 2:30 - 7p.m. for a wide variety of local food and live music to enjoy while eating dinner or shopping and join in the fun of all kinds of activities provided such as hula hooping with friends and family or even playing in a community drum circle! Stay updated on the different activities and who will be at the market each week by signing up for and reading our weekly Market Alert.