Free Thanksgiving meals
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Where can people go for a free hot thanksgiving meal? We have that information! Ingham County: Salvation Army 701 W Jolly Rd, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) […]
Shiawassee CACS 30th Annual Christmas Wishes
As the holiday season draws near, CACS Shiawasse Service Center begins its 30th annual “Christmas Wishes” program. Christmas Wishes is an annual program that connects members of the community with […]
Homeless Awareness Month
Homeless Awareness Month (HAM) is a national effort to raise public awareness about issues relating to homelessness that takes place annually in November. The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH) promotes […]
CACS $5m partnership with Ingham County to bring assistance to Ingham County Residents
Lansing, MI (Oct. 15, 2021) – A collaboration between Ingham County and Capital Area Community Services Inc. (CACS) will provide $5 million for local assistance as a part of the […]
National Weatherization Month

October marks National Energy Awareness Month, which includes weatherization. CACS provides weatherization services that reduce household energy burdens and help families afford necessities like food and medicine. Almost one-third of […]
Secretary Cardona Visits CACS Head Start

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona toured CACS Head Start preschool as a part of his Return-To-School road trip to spotlight safe return to in-person learning on Thursday, Sept. 23. […]
Get Involved With Your Community
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITY 2021-2023 Capital Area Community Services Seeking Community/Private-Sector Representatives to Serve on Agency Board of Directors CACS, Inc, is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a […]
CACS Director of Early Education keynote speaker at national conference
Capital Area Community Services’ Early Education Director Dr. Nolana Nobles addressed constituents at the National Head Start Association 2021 Fall Leadership Institute on Monday, Sept. 20. Dr. Nobles was […]
All Head Start staff to be vaccinated
President Joe Biden released details of his new COVID plan that requires all federal staff to be vaccinated, including Head Start teachers and employees. Maintaining the health and safety of […]
Ingham County mandates masks for child care facilities, Head Start included
Ingham County released two emergency mask mandates on Sept. 2, 2021. The orders state that all persons in educational settings regardless of vaccination status are required to wear masks while […]