Jackson Collaborative Network

06/25/2026

🚨 Don’t miss out! 🚨

Our Insights to Action Workshop (Session 3) is coming up on July 15 from 2–4 PM — and we'd love to see you there!

Join us for a hands-on session where you’ll:
✅ Dig into root causes and create powerful strategies
✅ Develop meaningful measures
✅ Turn ideas into actionable next steps

This is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and strengthen the work happening across Jackson County.

📅 Register by July 13: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCN_JulyInsightsToAction

👉 Know someone who should be there? Share this post and invite them to attend with you!

06/25/2026

Do you live, work, or love spending time in the City of Jackson? We want to hear from you! Make plans now to attend one of the events on July 22 and 23 to share your ideas for the future of the city. We want to hear from as many people as possible to help Jackson grow and develop over the next 15 years. See you there! www.FormJackson.com

06/23/2026

Did you know the South Michigan Food Bank has a Mobile Market Program in Jackson that helps improve access to essential food items? The Mobile Market happens once a month April through October this year. The next one is this Thursday JUNE 25TH! Check out their website for more information about the program and share to help get the word out.

Sponsorship and volunteers make the program possible - ways to connect are available on their website.

Our Mobile Market Program was created in an effort to bring healthy foods directly into low-resource communities, eliminating travel burdens and barriers, and improving access to essential food items.

06/23/2026

Celebrate our Workforce Education grads and connect with local employers and community resources at our free fair! Join us Thursday, June 25th, 4–6pm at the Commonwealth Commerce Center Ballroom. Everyone’s welcome!

06/23/2026

Happening tonight! Check it out and share to help get the word out.

Join us for a FREE Community Dinner tomorrow night at River & Rail!🍝

Enjoy some Love, Pasta, a grocery giveaway, and much more!

137 W North St.
Jackson, MI 49202

06/22/2026

🌟 Session 3: Insights to Action Workshop 🌟

Whether you’ve joined us before or are new to the series—this is your moment to jump in!

🔍 Build on ideas and turn them into action as we:
✅ Explore root causes using real data
✅ Develop meaningful measures
✅ Identify next steps for impact

💡 Returning participants—keep the momentum going.
💡 New participants—your voice and perspective matter!

🚨 Register by July 13—don’t miss out! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCN_JulyInsightsToAction
📅 July 15 | ⏰ 2–4 PM | 📍 TRUE Community Credit Union

Let’s turn insights into action—together.

06/18/2026

Happening this evening - doors open at 5pm. Event starts at 5:30pm. Let's make sure to show up for this important discussion!

Join us for an important and impactful conversation during Jackson Juneteenth 2026 ✊🏾🖤💛💚❤️

The Jackson Juneteenth Political Panel Discussion presented by Consumers Energy will bring together local leaders and community voices to discuss how elections, leadership, and civic engagement directly impact our community.

Theme:
“Straight from the Source; Elections Have Consequences”

📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Center
1107 Adrian St. Jackson, MI

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕠 Panel Discussion: 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
🚪 Doors Open: 5:00 PM

This will be a powerful evening of education, dialogue, and community engagement. Come hear directly from leaders, ask questions, and be part of the conversation that shapes our future.

06/16/2026

We are excited to launch our new Shared Measurement System Dashboard—a powerful tool designed to turn data on local community conditions into insight, action, and impact.

Together, we can use this dashboard to:
✅ Explore community data
📈 Track collective progress
🤝 Support shared accountability

See how we’re working together to drive meaningful change in our community:
🔗 https://www.jacksoncollaborativenetwork.org/action-results

06/11/2026

We had an amazing time at our 2nd Quarter Jackson Collaborative Network Gathering on Tuesday!

It was energizing to be in a room full of partners who are deeply committed to creating positive change in Jackson County. From meaningful conversations to sharing strategies, wins, and real challenges—we’re always inspired by the collective impact this network is building together. 💬✨

A big highlight of the morning was unveiling our new Action & Results page—including the Shared Measurement Dashboard, which is now live! 📊 This tool helps connect the incredible work happening across our community to shared goals and outcomes, making our progress more visible and aligned.

👉 We invite you to check it out here: https://www.jacksoncollaborativenetwork.org/action-results

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared your insights, and continues to stay focused on the importance of addressing root causes of systemic issues. We’re excited about what’s ahead and grateful to be doing it together!

06/11/2026

Please share and consider donating furniture and household items to Our Neighbor's Keeper. See flyer for details!

Looking to contribute to those affected by the Reed Manor Fire in Jackson? Our Neighbor's Keeper is accepting furniture and household item donations! Please make sure items are in clean and good condition.

You can also volunteer Monday-Saturday from 10am to 6pm, opening boxes, unwrapping household items, dusting, and storing items. Call (517) 262-3189 for a drop-off appointment or to volunteer. Drop offs are held at Our Neighbor's Keeper at 2301 E. Michigan Ave, Suite 240, Jackson, MI 49202.