Michigan Business Beat | Julie Thomasma, Child & Family Services - Reviews Opening of the New HUB

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Julie Thomasma, CEO of Child and Family Charities, Lansing, MI. Strategic Vision – What inspired the creation of the Nonprofit HUB, and how does it fit into Child and Family Charities’ long-term mission and growth strategy? Collaborative Model – From a business perspective, how does resource sharing among nonprofits at the HUB lower overhead costs and increase operational efficiency? Impact Metrics – With projections of serving up to 77% more people annually, what key performance indicators will you track to measure the Hub’s success? Partnership Development – How did you attract and align partners like Big Brothers Big Sisters, NAMI Lansing, and United Way, and what does it take to sustain these collaborations? Sustainability & Expansion – What lessons from the HUB’s launch can be applied to ensure long-term financial sustainability, and do you see potential for similar models in other regions? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ The gathering was for Child and Family Charities unveiling the new nonprofit hub on its Greenlawn Avenue campus. The community-building event includes tours of the Hub building at 405 W. Greenlawn Ave., opportunities for area residents to connect with resource providers, family-friendly recreation activities, giveaways and refreshment Highlighting the session was Child and Family Charities presentation were remarks by Julie Thomasma, Chief Executive Officer and other Advocates, supporters and volunteers for the Greater Lansing community, Such as Dart Foundation. This grand opening of the Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub is a transformative moment for the Lansing community. This innovative space unites numerous mission-driven organizations under one roof, fostering collaboration, reducing overhead costs and expanding their collective reach -*by an estimated 30% annually — with some organizations anticipating growth of up to 77%. Learn firsthand how this multimillion dollar investment streamlines access to vital services for the region’s most vulnerable residents, tackling urgent issues like poverty, homelessness and mental health. # # # For over 100 years, Child and Family Charities has been protecting and strengthening families in need. Founded on the principle of securing for every child the same love and opportunity that we would have our children receive should they be left orphaned or friendless. The primary mission of Child and Family Charities is to strengthen and support children, families and individuals as they grow and adapt in a changing community. Child and Family Charities hosts grand opening celebration for Nonprofit Hub LANSING, MI – Connecting with local nonprofits is easier than ever for Lansing area families following the official launch of the Child and Family Charities (CFC) Nonprofit Hub Wednesday. CFC held a grand opening celebration for the facility at 405 W. Greenlawn Ave. in Lansing — a significant milestone of in the 114-year-old nonprofit’s campaign to Be the Light for residents in need. CFC, which completed relocation of its offices to Greenlawn Avenue this spring, announced plans for the Nonprofit Hub at the beginning of the year. Creation of the Hub emerged as a priority following conversations between CFC leadership and fellow mission-aligned nonprofits about the hurdles they face in serving the region’s most vulnerable residents. One of the biggest barriers referenced in these talks was overhead costs, which significantly reduce the resources available for direct services. For more information about the Nonprofit Hub visit https://childandfamily.org/.