Community Outreach

Using technology skills to make a positive impact in our community.

500+

Volunteer Hours

25+

Service Projects

Community Partners

1000+

Lives Touched

Our Service Projects

Advent House

Our members regularly volunteer at Advent House to help their mission by helping prepare and serve meals to individuals in need.

Students who serve get to:

Create a meal plan and budget to serve 200-300 people
Shop for ingredients within budget constraints
Prepare and cook meals
Serve food and interact with community members

Homeless Care Packages

Every quarter, our teams assemble care packages for homeless individuals in our community. These packages include essential items, hygiene products, and information about local resources.

Package Contents:

Non-perishable snacks and water
Hygiene items (soap, toothbrush, etc.)
Warm clothing (socks, gloves, hats)
Resource cards with local services
Encouraging notes from team members

200+ Packages Distributed

4x Per Year

Park Cleanups

We organize monthly park cleanup events, combining environmental stewardship with team building. Students learn about environmental impact while giving back to the community spaces we all enjoy.

Impact:

5 local parks regularly maintained
Tons of litter removed annually
Native plant restoration projects
Educational signage installation
Community awareness campaigns

Featured Parks:

River Trail Park

Monthly cleanups along the river trail, focusing on waterway protection.

Community Recreation Center

Playground maintenance and beautification projects.

Lansing Nature Preserve

Trail maintenance and invasive species removal.

Expos & Homeschool Conferences

We participate in educational expos and homeschool conferences to share STEM learning opportunities and inspire other young people to explore technology and robotics.

Our Presentations Include:

Live robot demonstrations
Coding workshops for kids
FIRST LEGO League information sessions
Hands-on building activities
Career exploration in STEM

Recent Events:

March 2024: Great Lakes STEM Expo - Reached 500+ families

May 2024: Michigan Homeschool Conference - 15 workshops delivered

October 2024: Lansing Maker Faire - Featured exhibitor

December 2024: Holiday STEM Festival - Community favorite

Student Voices

"Volunteering with Lansing Tech Studio has taught me that technology isn't just about building cool things - it's about using those skills to help people and make our community better."

- Alex, Age 14, FLL Team Member

"Teaching kids to code at the homeless shelter was amazing. Seeing their excitement when they created their first program reminded me why I love technology so much."

- Jordan, Age 16, Workshop Volunteer

"The park cleanups are actually really fun! We get to work as a team, help the environment, and then usually grab pizza afterward. It's a great way to give back while hanging out with friends."

- Sam, Age 13, Team Captain