Our purpose
A Lansing, Michigan nonprofit Community Development Corporation working toward stronger families and communities.
Practical support.
Meaningful opportunity.
A path forward.
A stable home. A connection to recovery. A way to get to an appointment. The opportunity to start again.
These everyday needs shape people's lives. Founded in 2026, GC77 CARES brings education, outreach, and community connections together around the people who need them.
Our mission
Strengthening individuals, families, and communities through recovery support, reentry assistance, workforce development, life-skills education, housing support, food and essential-needs assistance, youth and family programs, community outreach, health education, transportation support, and programs designed to help individuals achieve stability and independence.
Our values, in practice.
- Dignity: Treating every person with respect.
- Compassion: Listening and responding with care.
- Accountability: Using resources responsibly and following through on commitments.
- Partnership: Working with others to address community needs.
- Opportunity: Helping people build skills and move toward their goals.
Our organization
GC77 CARES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Development Corporation founded in 2026. Based in Lansing, Michigan, the organization is developing its programs and community partnerships.
For organizational or partnership inquiries, contact Diane Dewey, Founder and President, at gc77cares@gmail.com.
Let's connect.
Questions about our priorities? Interested in working together? We'd like to hear from you.
Diane Dewey, Founder and President
Lansing, Michigan