A Grand Ledge nonprofit that has operated continuously for more than 50 years will temporarily close its doors after Christmas Eve as it struggles to replace a failing heating system that requires $32,000 in repairs.
- Ledge Craft Lane will temporarily close after Christmas Eve for the first time in more than 50 years due to a heating system failure.
- The Grand Ledge nonprofit needs $32,000 for repairs but fundraising efforts have fallen short.
- The organization is hosting a silent auction before closing December 24 and plans to reopen in spring.
Ledge Craft Lane, located downtown, is currently using space heaters to keep holiday shoppers warm as the organization’s leadership works to raise funds for a new central air and heating system.
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Historic Grand Ledge nonprofit to temporarily close after Christmas Eve
“This will be the first time the store has ever shut down in 53 years,” said Stephane Lapp, president of the nonprofit.
The organization has been fundraising since June, hoping to secure the necessary funds before winter arrived. However, those efforts have fallen short, causing the cancellation of art classes and resulting in lost income…