🌱 GoFundMe For Jaslene + Helping Women Period Pilot Project

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Lansing-East Lansing Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 89 Low: 59.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm. High: 83 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Lansing-East Lansing today:

1. Jaslene Jaimes and her East Lansing family have been supported by their community as they face challenges associated with Jaimes' medical condition, and her former teacher is going the extra mile. Jaimes has gone through sickness and surgery during the past few years, and in 2019, began using a wheelchair for more support. However, the family's home does not have a wheelchair-accessible bathroom. Jaimes' former teacher, Renee Olance, has started a GoFundMe to raise money for bathroom remodeling so Jaslene can safely access the bathroom. (FOX 47 News Lansing - Jackson)
2. Nearby in Grand Ledge, firefighters responded to Grand Ledge Ravines mobile home park to what appeared to be an explosion that resulted in a massive fire. The initial call to the department came a bit before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, and upon arriving at the scene, they found a mobile home completely engulfed in flames. Due to the swift actions of the fighters they were able to enter the home and rescue five individuals who were inside with no casualties. One mobile home was severely damaged while another one only had some cosmetic damage on the exterior. (WLNS)
3. The non-profit Helping Women Period is working with the state Senate to launch a pilot project centered around providing menstrual products in school districts throughout the state. Under the proposed program, students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch would also be eligible to receive menstrual hygiene products for free. This will help prevent young women from missing school due to a lack of necessary hygiene items. The executive director of Helping Women Period is currently working to get this project included in the House budget rather than just the Senate so that it will be fully funded. (WLNS)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Saturday, June 3

• Family Day: PLAY At Eli And Edythe Broad Art Museum (11:00 AM)
• Pumpstock Music Festival At Bailey Park (2:00 PM)
• Live Music With Atomic Annie At Lansing Brewing Company (7:00 PM)

Sunday, June 4

• East Lansing Farmers Market At Valley Court Park (10:00 AM)
• HRC Coffee & Conversation At Foster Coffee Company (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Lansing Police Department wants to take a moment to recognize and wish everyone a Happy Pride Month! LPD is committed to celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of LGBTQ+ community members not just for the month of June but year-round. (Lansing Police Department via Facebook)
• Hunter Pool is getting a few more needed repairs prior to reopening soon, including a new liner. It is not currently set when the pool will be opening for the summer, but Lansing Parks and Recreation will keep us updated. (Lansing Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Come out and join the East Lansing Public Library and the Potter Park Zoo for Lions and Tigers and Bears on Jun. 7, when members from the zoo will be sharing facts about these wonderful animals. Although live animals will not be at this event, zoo staff will be showing off animal pelts, artifacts, and much more. For more information on this event, you can click here. (ELPL - East Lansing Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.