Building stronger communities together

In 2019, CATA prioritized community partnerships as a strategic goal to enhance our service for both community members and riders. Through responsible leadership and active community engagement, we strive to unite our region, fostering connections and achieving common goals. Explore the impact we've made and discover opportunities for collaboration with CATA. Join us in shaping a more connected future. 

CATA is grateful for the opportunity to assist agencies that provide essential social services to the region. CATA's support comes in various forms: donated bus passes, sponsorships and participation in community events.

In fiscal 2023, the Authority supported over 53 nonprofits organizations and local programs, including but not limited to:

• Arts Council of Greater Lansing
• Blue Lakes Charters and Tours
• Boy Scouts of America/Michigan Crossroads Council Inc.
• Boys & Girls Club of Lansing
• Capital Area District Library
• Capital Area Humane Society
• Capital Area Michigan Works!
• Capital Area United Way
• Capitol Collective
• City of Lansing
• City of Lansing HRCS
• City of Lansing-PEERS
• Cristo Rey Church
• Downtown Lansing Inc.
• Eastside Neighborhood Organization
• Ele's Place
• FHC Nine Riverfront LTD Housing Assoc. 
• Friend of Lansing Regional Trails (FLRT)
• Greater Lansing Area Club (GLAC)
• Greater Lansing Food Bank
• Habitat for Humanity
• Impression 5 Science Museum
• Ingham County Fair
• Ingham County Board of Commissioners
• Ingham County Parks Dept.
• Ingham County Fairgrounds
• Lansing Area Safety Council
• Lansing Art Gallery
• Lansing Board of Water and Light
• Lansing Mom
• Lansing Parks and Recreation
• Lansing Pride
• LCC Foundation
• LEPFA
• Library of Michigan Foundation
• M3 Group
• MacDonald Broadcasting
• Michigan Chamber of Commerce
• Michigan State University
• Michigan Farmers Market Association
• MLK Commission of Mid-Michigan
• MSU Alumni Office
• MSU Board of Trustees
• One Faith Walk In Truth Ministries
• One of Many
• PRSA
• REO Town Commercial Association
• Ronald McDonald House
• Secretary of State
• St. Stephens Community Church
• The Fledge Foundation
• Williamston Theatre
• Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation

For sponsorship or partnership requests, contact CATA Director of Marketing, Customer Experience & Public Information, Lolo Robison, at lrobison@cata.org or 517-999-2560.