Today are excited to announce our 2023 Early Bird Coffee beneficiaries. The six organizations, chosen by Lansing Common members, will each receive donations from two months of Early Bird sales. 

Over the last 2 years, the partnership between Lansing Common and Strange Matter Coffee has raised money for local organizations that make a difference in the Lansing community. A portion of sales from each bag of Early Bird is donated to these local organizations, and a smaller portion goes to support Lansing Common’s operations. 

“We’re excited to again partner with Lansing Common because of our shared values, including love for sport and community,” said Strange Matter’s Cara Nader. “They strive for diversity and inclusion, and their vision of an equitable society aligns with ours.”

In 2022 alone, over $2,500 was donated through this partnership. Beneficiaries for 2023 will be: 

January – February: Woldumar Nature Center

March – April: Refugee Development Center 

May – June: Mikey 23 Foundation

July – August: Salus Center 

September – October: Women’s Center of Greater Lansing

November – December: Allen Neighborhood Center 

The Early Bird Blend can be purchased by visiting Strange Matter Coffee downtown or at their Michigan Avenue location, or online at strangemattercoffee.com. 

Our 2023 season kicks off in May. Membership information is available at lansingcommonfc.com and the schedule will be released later this spring.