The Village Lansing

06/16/2026

Zero experience needed: https://thevillagelansing.org/tvl-boxing-1

Ages 9-17 | Mon-Thu 5:00-6:30 PM

Less than $1 a day to get your kid moving for the summer 🥊

"People in general are lacking things like discipline, accountability, confidence. Confidence is why a lot of conflict happens," Lynn said.

He believes if kids can build confidence and accountability at The Village Lansing, it can change how they handle conflict outside.

"If everyone walked around with that mindset that, I'm confident in me and what I am regardless of anything, things would be different," Lynn said.

A teen was hurt in a weekend shooting in Lansing, adding to a growing number of youth impacted by gun violence in recent weeks. The Village Lansing is working to interrupt the paths that lead to gun violence. READ MORE ⬇️

06/16/2026

Summer Hours! ☀️

TVL Boxing’s Summer Session is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

🥊 No experience needed. Just show up ready to learn.
If you know a young person who needs structure, confidence, or just somewhere to go this summer, this is it!

DM us or drop a comment to get your youth signed up!

04/26/2026

There’s been a lot of talk this week saying “nothing is being done” about gun violence in our community.

That’s not true.

There are people showing up every single week doing real work—coordinating, responding, and building solutions. And this week is no different.

If you care about what’s happening, don’t just watch from the outside—come be part of it.

Here’s what’s happening this week:

Monday (12–2 PM) – CI-CPR Meeting
Our Critical Incident Community Planned Response (CI-CPR) is a community-led response model activated after shootings. This is where we organize how we support impacted families, stabilize neighborhoods, and coordinate real-time response—not weeks later, but immediately.

Tuesday (4–5:30 PM) – Economic Development Advisory Table
We’re tackling gun violence from the root. This meeting focuses on how economic opportunity, development, and the built environment (housing, spaces, investment) play a direct role in preventing violence before it starts.

Wednesday (12-1pm)– Lansing 360 Weekly Gun violence prevention collaborative Meeting.
This is our standing gun violence coordination meeting. We review what’s happening in real time, share updates on incidents, and most importantly, plug people into action. If you’ve ever asked “what can I do?”—this is where you start.

We don’t need more commentary, we need more people at the table.

If you’re frustrated, concerned, or just want to understand what’s really happening, pull up this week.

All meetings are held at:

Reo Elementary 1221 Reo rd Lansing,MI 48910

Real work is being done.
The question is—will you be part of it?

04/01/2026

Our Program Director, Sheri Pruitt, is currently home and recovering after a car accident caused by a drunk driver recently. While we are so grateful she is safe, the accident resulted in a total loss of her vehicle and a few days in the hospital. Because Sheri's primary work depends on driving with her own vehicle, this loss and her injury has been an extremely difficult hurdle.

Sheri has spent years showing up for the Lansing community in times of crisis and has helped hundreds of individuals, and now we are calling on our Village Family to support her during this time. If you're able to contribute to her recovery and vehicle fund, it would go a long way

GoFundMe link here: https://gofund.me/9f9dc1d7c

🩶 Or
- Cashapp: $SheriPruitt
- Venmo: Sheri-Pruitt-6

Earlier this month, I was involved in a serious car accident after being… Sheri Pruitt needs your support for Support My Recovery After a Serious Car Accident

03/30/2026

Happy Monday Village Fam ☀️

Here is this week's schedule for TVL Boxing, adjusted for Spring Break. This week's practices will be loosely structured, where boxers can hang out, play games, and workout at their own pace. We will resume our M-Th 4:00 - 5:30pm schedule on Monday, April 6th.

New/prospective boxers: If you are interested in checking out the gym or meeting the coaches/staff, this week is the perfect zero-pressure time to stop by. New participants must have an adult present on the first day to complete forms and waivers.

See you soon! ❤️🥊

03/26/2026

The TVL team is headed over to Everett High School tonight for a community showcase. They’re hosting a screening of "Run, Hide, Fight," a documentary put together by student journalists across the country looking at how gun violence affects youth in America. The evening will also feature projects by Everett students.

After the film, there will be a panel discussion to talk about gun violence prevention efforts here at home. Our Executive Director, Conner Holguin, and Co-founder, Michael Lynn Jr., will be on the panel to share our work in youth violence prevention, alongside other local organizations discussing the value of community-led efforts.

Hope to see you there! 🌟

Tonight, Thursday March 26th @ 6pm
Everett High School Auditorium
3900 Stabler St, Lansing, MI

03/09/2026

TVL Boxing Schedule this week 🥊🖤

✴︎ Every Monday through Thursday from 4-5:30pm at 1221 Reo Rd (former Reo School) for ages 9-17
✴︎ $30/month

Youth boxing focused on fitness, fundamentals, confidence, and discipline. Open to beginners and experienced boxers. No experience needed. Just show up ready to work!

Prospective boxers may drop in during any practice day to observe or join. A parent/guardian must be present on their first day for orientation

For more information contact [email protected]

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

The Village Lansing's 1st Black History Pop-up Museum was a success! 🖤

Over the past month, our TVL Youth Boxers at have been researching and creating projects about local Black leaders in Lansing. We wrapped it all up this weekend with our Black History Pop-Up Museum, where their work was on display for the community 🖼️❤️

The kids stood by their projects and presented what they learned to every guest who came through. They became the experts, taking on roles as researchers, artists, and storytellers. They shared facts, answered questions, and explained why their person mattered. While the students taught the community, the community also shared their own stories and connections with the students.

This event was a great success, and showcased how celebrating our local history can bring people together across generations. Our students ended the day feeling empowered and proud of what they had accomplished 😊

❊ Thank you to our boxers, families, and everyone who showed up to support our youth— it takes a village! 🥊🖤

02/22/2026

Today is the day!! Please join us today for The Village Lansing‘s very first youth-created Black History Museum, honoring Lansing legends in black history.

Our kids have been working extremely hard over the past few weeks, and we are so excited to showcase their work 😊🎨

To those who can make it, thank you for supporting our youth and what we do here at The Village Lansing! ❤️

Sunday, Feb. 22 | 2-4pm
📍1221 Reo Rd