07/05/2026
Support Residents Displaced by the Carriage Lane Apartment Fire 🏠
On the evening of July 3, following severe storms that moved through the area, the Meridian Township Fire Department responded to a fire at Carriage Lane Apartments, a property managed by the Ingham County Housing Commission. While firefighters successfully contained the fire, the building sustained significant damage, resulting in the evacuation of residents.
Carriage Lane is home to approximately 100 residents, many of whom are seniors and individuals with disabilities. Meridian Cares assisted with the evacuation efforts, helping ensure residents were safely evacuated and accounted for.
The American Red Cross has established an emergency shelter for those displaced. At this time, there is no estimate for when power will be restored, and it remains unsafe for residents to return to their homes.
As a result of the extended power outage, residents have lost the food stored in their refrigerators and freezers. To help address this immediate need, Meridian Cares is collecting donations to purchase Meijer food-only gift cards so affected residents can replace essential groceries.
How You Can Help 💙
Every donation will directly support residents as they recover from this unexpected hardship.
Donate online at https://bit.ly/MeridianCaresDonations.
Or send a check to:
Meridian Township
Attn: Katie Love
5151 Marsh Road
Okemos, MI 48864
Please make checks payable to Meridian Township and write "Food Assistance" in the memo line.
Thank you for helping our neighbors during this difficult time. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for the residents of Carriage Lane.
