Join Inclusive Justice of Michigan, Equality Michigan, Gender Identity Network, and Stand with Trans for a powerful rally centered on Trans Joy--a celebration of resilience, love, and the right to live authentically. Featuring inspiring speakers, a drag show, community organizations, and a shared vision of empowerment. Capital Lawn, Lansing, 2 p.m. on 3/30/25.

Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility at The Avenue! There will be speakers and an open mic starting at 7pm. Karaoke starts at 9pm. Free pizza and fountain drinks! 

Come celebrate yourself and your loved ones by picking out new clothes and accessories at the Salus Center! You don’t need to bring clothes to take some– everything will be free and all are welcome! 

When: Saturday, April 6th, 2-6pm

Where: Salus Center, 408 S Washington Sq.

How to donate clothing:

If you’d like to donate clothing or accessories, bring them to the Salus Center during our Resource Hours between now and April 5th or to the Clothing Swap itself.

Our Resource Hours are on Thursdays from 9am-1pm and Sundays from 1pm-3pm. Details about what we accept below; extra items will be donated after the event. 

Email frank@saluscenter.org to coordinate other times to drop off donations.

We will accept:
-gently used clothing
-accessories, including jewelry, hats, scarves, etc.
-gender affirming items that are new or like-new, such as binders, bras, breast forms, packers, tucking underwear, and similar items
-makeup that is new, such as eyeliner or mascara, and makeup that is like-new and cleanable, such as eye shadow, foundation, or powders
-body sprays and perfumes
-nail polish
-new or gently used shoes

We will not accept:
-used undergarments
-used gender affirming items
-clothing or other items that are worn or damaged
-used or difficult to clean makeup
-other items at the Salus Center's discretion

Connect with local organizations and access resources including HIV testing, vaccines, free tax prep, harm reduction supplies, and more!

When: Sunday, April 6th, 2-6pm

Where: The Fledge, 1300 Eureka St. in Lansing

HIV, Syphilis, and Hep C testing:

Lansing Area AIDS Network will be offering on-site rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and Hep C.

Vaccines:

Ingham County Health Department will be offering COVID, flu, Hep A, Hep B, Tdap, and Mpox vaccines at little to no cost with or without insurance. 

Walk-ups are welcome, or sign up ahead of time at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944ACA62DABFBC61-55743382-tdov

If you have health insurance, bring your insurance card!

Insurances accepted: 

• Medicaid (McLaren, HAP, Aetna and United)

• Medicare 

• Private insurances including Ingham Health Plan, Aetna Commercial, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network, McLaren, Physicians Health Plan, Priority Health and United Health Care

Free Tax Prep:

United Way of South Central Michigan's VITA program offers high-quality, no-cost tax preparation services for folks in our community with moderate-to-low income. VITA's new mobile unit provides free tax prep appointments to community members in their community spaces. 

Walk-ins as available, or make an appointment at VITA Mobile Unit - Salus Center: Free Tax Prep 

What to bring to your appointment: What-to-Bring-to-Your-Free-Tax-Preparation-App.pdf

Program parameters:

• Services are limited to folks with a yearly income of 67k or less (with flexibility for folks close to but above the limit and folks facing other barriers/situations)

• The following situations fall out of the scope of our program:

  • Business: Loss, depreciation, employees/hired contract labor, inventory, business use of home, expenses 35k or more

  • Rental income