Eaton Community Health

05/29/2026

We are happy to be attending the State of Michigan Hubs Summit today. Learning and connecting with statewide CIE efforts to better understand best practices for our ongoing Regional work with Eaton,Clinton, and Ingham counties.

05/21/2026

Official Ribbon Cutting for the Eaton Rapids Food Lockers!

“Today is about partnership and what can happen when organizations come together around a shared goal making sure our community members have easier access to food.

These lockers are more than just a place to store food. They are an innovative community tool that helps increase access outside of traditional pantry hours, reduces barriers like transportation and scheduling, and allows organizations to meet people where they are with greater flexibility and dignity.

This project would not have been possible without an incredible group of collaborative partners.

Thank you to the Community Foundation for supporting this work through grant funding and believing in innovative community solutions with us.

Thank you to University of Michigan Health Sparrow and Eaton Rapids Medical Center for your partnership and commitment to improving community health in new and innovative ways.

Thank you to the Greater Lansing Food Bank for helping ensure these lockers can be stocked and operational and safe.

Thank you to the 22 community organizations, including Hearts and Hands Food Pantry, that are already utilizing the lockers to connect residents with food and resources. Your daily work is what truly brings this project to life.

And a special thank you to First United Methodist Church Eaton Rapids for serving as the host site and opening your space to support the community in this way.



Eaton Community Health is proud to serve as the facilitator of this locker program. Part of our role in this community is helping to bring partners together, supporting innovative solutions, and shifting systems to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

These lockers are an incredible and tangible example of what is possible when collaboration leads the way.

We are excited to see the impact these lockers will continue to have for Eaton Rapids residents and families across the community.“

05/21/2026

Eaton Community Health is so excited to participate in a ribbon cutting event today for the new Food Lockers in Eaton Rapids this afternoon!

Thanks for the coverage WILX News 10

The city of Eaton Rapids is opening new community food lockers in an effort to address food insecurity.

05/20/2026

Eaton Community Health joined Women Giving Together last night to provide an update on the donations the group generously donated on behalf of Barbara Fulton last summer.

The organization has placed all of the community donations specific to honoring Barbara’s legacy into the Barbara Jean Fulton Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation

We will continue to work on growing this fund , and utilizing the fund value for community grants that align with Barbara’s interests.

You can find more information on the fund at the link below.

https://godonate.akoyago.com/CRCF/fund/eaton-community-health-barbara-jean-fulton-memorial-fund

05/05/2026

The Eaton County HSCC Landlord Engagement Action Team created this great video to explain the benefits of working with the Affordable Housing programs in Eaton County.

If you are a landlord who is interested in learning more about these program you can reach out to Housing Services Mid Michigan and SIREN/Eaton Shelter, Inc. for more information!

Affordable housing tenants are just as reliable as any other tenant. And the programs & staff that support them provide additional benefits such as guarantee...

05/01/2026

Our StreetHeart Block Leaders partnered with the Kindergarten school located in the Neighborhood for a fun May Fay project,

Connecting neighbors to our Neighborhood one project at a time :)

04/29/2026

Eaton Community Health hosted a Board and Staff development opportunity with Dr. Pennie Foster-Fishman deepening our understanding of our role as a backbone organization in systems change work.

A collective impact backbone organization plays a critical role in systems change by bringing partners together around a shared vision and keeping the work aligned and moving forward. By connecting people, resources, and data, a backbone organization helps shift the focus upstream, addressing root causes and creating lasting impact in the community.

We are committed to working “Upstream” in Eaton County

04/29/2026

We’re excited to welcome two new board members to Eaton Community Health!

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Kathie Cook and Garrett Bensinger.

Each brings valuable experience, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of our community.

We’re grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to the positive impact they will make.

Welcome to the team!


Back Row: Thomas Eveland, Lyndsey Finch, Mike DeGrow, Lori Pray, Dillon Burns, Bill Barnes, Will Saintamour, Garrett Bensinger

Front Row: Aiden Foster-Fishman, Andrea Herrst, Kalli Brady, Kathie Cook

Not pictured: Melea Belton and Joshua Judy

04/13/2026

Eaton Community Health is excited to announce our StreetHeart Neighborhood Coordinator, Lyndsey Finch.

Lyndsey is a dedicated professional with a background in community wellness, public service, and operational management. Formerly serving as a Wellness Attendant at AL!VE, Lyndsey played a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission to improve the overall health and vitality of Charlotte. Lyndsey also enjoys working seasonally for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at Ionia State Recreation Area. She managed park maintenance and collaborated with trail specialists to preserve local ecosystems and recreational paths, demonstrating her deep love and commitment to public land, stewardship, and community
safety.

Lyndsey is the mother of four, Parker, Merrik, Trinity, and Amber Thompson. Lyndsey has a four-legged companion who goes by the name of Ocie May. In her spare time, Lyndsey enjoys looking up at trees and often relates what she observes to the works of A.A. Milne.“Each bee improved each shining hour by something honey, something something, every flower.”

03/26/2026

Eaton Community Health had the opportunity to tour the new Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties Crisis Care Center that will be opening this summer.

What a beautiful and, safe, and intentional space for some of our most vulnerable residents.