LANSING, Mich — Community organizations and local officials gathered at the old REO elementary school building in South Lansing for a block party aimed at strengthening neighborhood bonds and providing resources to prevent gun violence.
- The “Rebuild the Village” block party combined fun activities with valuable community resources.
- Several organizations focused on gun violence prevention participated in the event.
- Lansing has seen 33 non-fatal shootings and 5 fatal shootings so far in 2025.
Neighbors, local officials, and community organizations came together Saturday to celebrate unity and share resources at the village block party in South Lansing.
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“We’re back here rebuilding the village right now and it’s a great time and a great opportunity for all,” said Archie Hudson Jr…