MBN On The Road | MLK Commission Mid-Michigan Receives Community Support - Cinnaire & LAFCU Remarks!

This is a breakout video from the full event one. It showcases the Cinnaire portion with Mark McDaniel and LAFCU with Kelli Ellsworth-Etchison. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan receives $197,500 in donations at check presentation Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. MBN was on the road joining to observe this occasion. To kick off the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration activities, local businesses and community partners will present donations to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan to support the Commission’s ongoing work to promote equality, justice and opportunity throughout the Mid-Michigan region. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI, 48823. On hand were - Lansing Mayor Andy Schor - East Lansing City Manager Robert Belleman - Elaine Hardy, chair, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan - Commissioners of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan - Representatives from donor organizations: § Cinnaire - $50,000 § MacDonald Broadcasting - $50,000 § Jackson - $20,000 § Michigan State University Federal Credit Union - $20,000 § LAFCU - $15,000 § Lake Trust Credit Union - $12,500 § CASE Credit Union - $10,000 § Dean Transportation - $10,000 § City of East Lansing - $10,000 About the 2026 Day of Celebration The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan hosts the nation’s largest MLK luncheon event each year in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event brings together more than 1,600 community members to honor the life, legacy and ongoing work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring inspiring speakers, musical performances, and the announcement of student essay and scholarship winners. About the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan Dedicated to advancing the principles and ideals of Dr. King, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan is the nation’s longest-running, continuously operating MLK commission. For more than four decades, it has been at the forefront of advancing Dr. King’s principles of equality, justice, and nonviolence. The Commission’s annual Day of Celebration is the nation’s largest MLK Day luncheon event, drawing people together in reflection, unity, and action. The Commission’s focus is on addressing pressing issues such as literacy, youth violence, hunger, mentoring, education, and community enrichment. Through a variety of impactful programs, initiatives, and events, the MLK Commission fosters positive social change and inspires individuals and communities to work toward a more just and equitable society. For more information, visit mlkmidmichigan.com or follow the MLK Commission on Facebook and Twitter. # # #