February 2024
January 2024
December 2023
https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/blog/icymi-faces-of-manufacturing-episode-11-the-fledge-jerry-norris-energy-justice-and-democracy
November 2023
https://us.trip.com/events/a-better-trip–live-at-the-fledge-20231114/
October 2023
https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/financial-inclusion-challenge/solutions/74608
September 2023
Weekend events for all
https://www.cuinsight.com/press-release/the-fledge-and-astera-credit-union-forge-a-groundbreaking-partnership-to-foster-financial-literacy-and-economic-empowerment/
August 2023
Celebrating Magic Mushroom Day at the Capitol
Jerry Norris-Father, Entrepreneur, Leader, Humanitarian, Radical Inclusionist
July 2023
Black Opioid Deaths at Crisis Levels in Lansing Area
These bins once held newspapers. Now they hold Narcan — and hope.
June 2023
Lansing residents share housing woes at Fledge event
Musicians take Lansing by storm this weekend
May 2023
April 2023
High times in Michigan? You be the judge
Capital City Film Fest: Everything you need to know
March 2023
The Fledge warming center shut down by city of Lansing
Lansing area drug overdose deaths fall for first time since 2017
Lansing leaders say warming shelter lacked permit
The People’s Council of Lansing calls for shift to city manager-system
MSU football player starts mandated community service
Lansing nonprofit the Fledge meets MEDC match in online fundraiser
Old Sears store, warehouse newest venue for Capital City Film Festival
Organization hosts Black Balloon Day event in Lansing
The Fledge in Lansing works to break cycle of poverty
February 2023
CATA finds ways to support young entrepreneurs
Fentanyl testing strips legal and widely used in Michigan
Being High Caliber in the Community with The Fledge – 2/24/23
‘Amazing Animals,’ delectable dinners and more
The Fledge in Lansing starts 24-hour warming center ahead of extreme cold weather
High Caliber Karting & Entertainment – 2/1/23
January 2023
Fight for The Fledge
Ancient Mermaids, fairytale castles and a glitzy gala
Punks With Lunch serves up hope
December 2022
Suicides went up across Mid-Michigan
Table Talk: On the road at The Fledge with Punks for Lunch
Free Narcan box in Lansing offers access to life-saving drug around the clock
These generous Lansing-area places are offering free Christmas gifts
Season of giving: Where, how to help families in need this month
Opioid Crisis: Reducing harm, one vending machine at a time
November 2022
How to keep your packages safe from porch pirates this holiday season
Holiday market vendors hope controversy leads to awareness
Homeless advocates issue Reutter Park demands to Lansing officials
Downtown Lansing Inc. draws criticism for holiday market in park frequented by homeless
Lansing Foodies group holds a ‘Friendsgiving’ dinner to celebrate, give back for the holidays
Second annual Spell Con coming to Lansing
‘Radical love’ drives activist to assist homeless, drug users
Lansing’s best of the best: 2022 Top of the Town winners
October 2022
Second annual Spell Con coming to Lansing
September 2022
Independent Michigan wrestlers put on high energy show
Showcase brings Lansing’s Indigenous people together in effort to revive center
August 2022
Good Neighbors: Lansing man starts a unique program to help people get back on their feet
Radio station Power 96.5 to giveaway 1,200 backpacks
Lansing City Council will enforce equitable, transparent process for city’s American Rescue Plan funds
July 2022
Lansing Housing Commission votes to advance HUD sale application after heated public comment
Lansing City Council asks mayor to distribute pandemic relief funds through an equitable process
Lansing residents seek to form ‘The People’s Council’ community advocacy group
Lansing area activists form coalition to advocate for more affordable housing
Frustrated with Lansing City Council, a group of residents form ‘The People’s Council’
The People’s Council in Lansing met for the first time this week to strategize tackling issues
Lansing streaming show gives to entrepreneurs
Renters question Housing Commission’s maintenance history with HUD application on hold
Encode x Polygon Hackathon: Finale Prizewinners and Summary
MSU Professors and community members learn how to prevent youth violence in Lansing
June 2022
Michigan pro wrestlers leave it all on the mat at The Fledge in Lansing
Rundown homes, out-of-state buyer drive concerns about pending housing commission sale
Farmers markets offer options during shortages and inflation
May 2022
Siemon honored for contributions to ‘fair justice’
https://medium.com/encode-club/encode-x-bitdao-dao-hack-finale-prizewinners-and-summary-825d7fb11c30
Equitable Entrepreneurship Programming Returns to In-Person with LEAP’s Hatching Event in Lansing Region
April 2022
Teen Sexual Health Education Session at the Fledge Foundation
Kicking COVID: Capital City Film Festival returns after two years
Independent films, Capital City Film Festival return with impact from pandemic
‘Take what you need, give what you can’: The rise of ‘free stands’ in Greater Lansing
Tech Tuesday: How to learn about cryptocurrency, safely
Independent films return with impact from pandemic
March 2022
Health Services at The Fledge Foundation’s Tacos & Tie Dye Day
Made in Lansing: A celebration of things made in greater Lansing
Should Michigan get into cryptocurrency? The debate taking place now
Announcing the Blockchain Breakthroughs for a Better Future Winners
February 2022
Local Pro Wrestling Comes to the Fledge
Januarys 3-degree Guarantee-the Fledge
January 2022
2022 City Pulse People Issue (small reference)
The Morning Blend – The Fledge
Eleven candidates emerge for Lansing City Council vacancy
Local Group Begins MLK Day of Service Early
Mid-Michigan Food Pantries Feel Strain Food Prices Spike
December 2021
Lansing Native Hosts Free Block Party Thursday Teems at the Fledge
Delving into Cryptocurrency and NFTs at the Fledge
Community Members Call on Lansing Officials to Tackle the City’s Violence with Love
Block Party Teenagers Lansing Aims Better Community
https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/blog/beyond-the-mission-the-business-of-nonprofits-the-fledge-and-the-impact-of-covid19-on-community-programming
November 2021
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/jerry-norris-and-the-fledge,18923
Where children ages 5-11 can get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Greater Lansing
Shes one of a handful of black farmers in michigan-and-is-making-a-go-of-it-with-mushrooms-and-pigs
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/2021-top-of-the-town-winners,18811
October 2021
https://www.wilx.com/2021/10/11/local-food-pantry-sees-rise-michigans-facing-hunger/
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/city-pulse-top-of-the-town-2021-announces-the-top-five,18510
September 2021
August 2021
July 2021
High-flying indie wrestling takes over The Fledge
June 2021
How the Fledge Merges Different Lansing Communities
Non-profit looking for vendors for resource fair in Lansing
May 2021
Creator Craftsmanship: The Fledge offers gifts from the artistic heart
April 2021
Lansing State Journal, The Fledge Lifts Up Others
Lansing State Journal, The Fledge helps Entrepreneurs and Creatives
Lansing City Pulse, How to Spend the Weekend
Lansing at Epicenter of Revolutionary Cryptocurrency Social Media App
Fox 47, James Henson, The Young Black Panther Party
MSU Paper, Tony Willis, Economic Developer works on Inclusion and Equity
Lansing State Journal, James Henson, The Young Black Panther Party
March 2021
Fox 47, Ron Burgandy for Mayor
Fox 47, Power in Passion
February 2021
Fox 47, Koala’s Pantry
Fox 47, Black Book Fair with Mila
Lansing State Journal, One and All
January 2021
Lansing City Pulse, Jerry Norris People Edition – Details
Fox 47, Lansing Area Free Stands
Lansing City Pulse, Jerry Norris People Edition
Global News Wire, SBA / NIST Visionary Prize for Inclusion in Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
December 2020
November 2020
Lansing-East Lansing MSA Ranked Top 25 Midwest Startup City, Highlights Strength Of Regional Tech Ecosystem, Talent Pipeline, Connectivity And Support For Diverse Entrepreneurs
WILX, Greenwood District Studios
PRN Newswire, Greenwood District Studios
October 2020
WILX, Unity Moving
September 2020
August 2020
WILX, One and All
July 2020
Lansing City Pulse, The Fledge Rallies Through the Pandemic
June 2020
Lansing City Pulse, Bilal
May 2020
$500,000 program for entrepreneurs from underserved communities launched
April 2020
Lansing at Epicenter of Revolutionary Cryptocurrency Social Media App