STREETS 517 Ministries is birthed out of a love and passion for not only the city of Lansing, but specifically the young people that are growing up within it. For years we have longed to see something in the city of Lansing specifically geared towards addressing the needs of a demographic that is often over looked, under-resourced and underserved. 

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Our mission is to provide direction to help Lansing's urban teens discover their purpose, by building resiliency so they can impact their communities.  

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Our vision is of a Lansing where every teenager's future is bright, and their potential to rebuild and revitalize their community is unlocked. 

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Our values are:

• Love - We aim to grow deeply in our love for God, ourselves, and others

• Transformation - We value deep, beneath-the-surface life transformation.

• Diversity – We will always aim to authentically reflect the communities we serve

• Place – Our place is Lansing. This city, these communities, and these schools. 

• Relationships – Building lasting, resilient, Life-on-Life relationships between teenagers and adults 

• Humility – We will be marked by our willingness and desire to serve, forgive, and collaborate