Community Involved

Capital City Corvette Club gets involved in our community. We host several car shows and races every year and use a large portion of the funds raised to give back to our community. We also take part in many local parades, car shows, etc. You will find that CCCC is made up of a group of caring individuals. Join us!

2012 Giving:

$1,600 was donated to the Greater Lansing Food Bank at Christmas time. Club members added $1,100 to the club's donation of $500, raising the total holiday cash donation to $1,600, plus a trunk load of groceries that were donated at our holiday party in December.
$704 was donated to the VFW National Home for Children. Of this, $454 was raised at the Blessing of the Vettes in June and $250 was donated thorugh our holiday giving.
$250 was donated to the St. Vincent Children's Home as part of our holiday giving.
Our annual BINGO event with the seniors at Tamarack Apartments was held on November 3 with a variety of prizes and desserts, donated by members of CCCC.
$100 was donated to Go for the Gold to help sponsor Jordan Wieber's trip to the Olympics in London.
A $500 automotive scholarship was provided to Johnathon Pizzo, a Capital Area Career Center student in the memory of John Bechtel, former President of Capital City Corvette Club.
A $1,000 automotive scholarship was provided to Adam Zink, a Capital Area Career Center student in the memory of Colin J. Nethaway, who died in a car accident while on his way to the career center. $500 of this was donated by CCCC, the other $500 came from another source.
Although we were unable to hold the annual Horsepower at the Zoo car show in September, CCCC members donated $500 to Potter Park Zoo.

More than $4,250 was donated back to the community in 2012 through our different fund raising efforts and events. In addition, CCCC members assisted the Capital Area Muscle Car Club in raising $5,000 for Sparrow Hospice Services through two car shows during the summer of 2012.

2011 Giving:

$2,200 was donated to the Greater Lansing Food Bank to assist with recent losses they have experienced. The Club donated a check for $1,000 in October. CCCC members donated an additional $1,120 in cash and checks, plus a trunk load of groceries (170 pounds of food!), at our holiday party in December.
Our annual BINGO event with the seniors at Tamarack Apartments was held on November 5 with a variety of prizes, donated by members of CCCC. An ice cream social was held after the game with CCCC members bringing desserts to share.
More than $400 worth of toys was donated by members to Toys For Tots during a Drive and Dine in October.
$4,600 was raised for the Potter Park Zoo. These funds were raised during our 11^th annual Horsepower at the Zoo show with assistance by members of the Capital Area Muscle Car Club.
$284 was raised for the VFW National Home for Children at the Blessing of the Vettes in May.
A $500 automotive scholarship was provided to Jeremy Rathbun, a Capital Area Career Center student in the memory of John Bechtel, former President of Capital City Corvette Club.
A $500 automotive scholarship was provided to Dylan Leece, a Capital Area Career Center student in the memory of Colin J. Nethaway, who died in a car accident while on his way to the career center.

More than $8,750 was donated back to the community in 2011 through our different fund raising efforts and events. In addition, CCCC members assisted the Capital Area Muscle Car Club in raising $5,000 for Sparrow Hospice Services through two car shows during the summer of 2011.

2010 Giving:

A $250 automotive scholarship was provided to a Capital Area Career Center student in the memory of John Bechtel, former President of Capital City Corvette Club.
A $500 automotive scholarship was provided to a Capital Area Career Center student in the memory of Colin J. Nethaway, who died in a car accident while on his way to the career center.
$4,500 was donated to the Potter Park Zoo. These funds were raised during our 10^th annual Horsepower at the Zoo show with assistance by members of the Capital Area Muscle Car Club.
Our annual BINGO event with the seniors at Tamarack Apartments was held on November 7 with a variety of prizes, donated by members of CCCC. An ice cream social was held after the game with CCCC members bringing desserts to share.
$1,500 was shared with the community in our annual holiday giving as a club. We provided $250 to the VFW National Home for Children, $250 to the St. Vincent Children's Home and $1,000 to the Greater Lansing Food Bank. Our members contributed an additional $1,020 at our annual Holiday Party in support of the Greater Lansing Food Bank.
Money was donated in the memory of loved ones through our Hearts and Flowers program. These funds were provided to a number of worthy organizations.

More than $8,000 was donated back to the community in 2010 through our different fund raising efforts. In addition, CCCC members assisted the Capital Area Muscle Car Club in raising $7,500 for Sparrow Hospice Services through two car shows during the summer of 2010.

2009 Giving:

$500, in the form of two $250 automotive scholarships, was provided to Capital Area Career Center students in May. These scholarships were provided in the memory of Colin J. Nethaway, who died in a car accident while on his way to the career center.
$5,000 was donated to the Potter Park Zoo. These funds were raised during our 9^th annual Horsepower at the Zoo show with assistance by members of the Capital Area Muscle Car Club.
Our annual BINGO event with the seniors at Tamarack Apartments was held on November 7 with a variety of prizes, valued at approximately $250, donated by members of CCCC. An ice cream social was held after the game with CCCC members bringing desserts to share.
$2,120 was donated to the Greater Lansing Food Bank at Christmas time. Club members added $1,620 to the club's donation of $500 to raise the total donation to $2,120 in 2009.
$450 was donated to the VFW National Home for Children in Eaton Rapids. Of this, $200 was donated through our annual springtime Blessing of the Vettes/Vets and the club donated $250 at Christmas time.
$250 was donated to the St. Vincent Children's Home at Christmas time.
Money was donated in the memory of loved ones through our Hearts and Flowers program. These funds were provided to a number of worthy organizations.

More than $8,500 was donated back to the community in 2009 through our different fund raising efforts. In addition, CCCC members assisted the Capital Area Muscle Car Club in raising more than $8,000 for Sparrow Hospice Services through two car shows during the summer of 2009.

2008 Giving:

$500, in the form of two $250 automotive scholarships, was provided to Capital Area Career Center students in May. These scholarships are given in the memory of Colin J Nethaway, a former student of CACC. Colin's parents matched the funds donated by CCCC to bring the scholarship total to $1,000 for 2008.
$2,000 was raised for the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing. Although Horsepower at the Zoo was cancelled due to extremely heavy rains we were still able to make a sizeable donation through the help of the show sponsors and CCCC members.
Our annual BINGO event with the seniors at Tamarack Apartments was held on November 15 with a variety of prizes, valued at approximately $250, donated by members of CCCC. An ice cream social was held after the game with CCCC members bringing desserts to share.
$1,825 was donated to the Greater Lansing Food Bank at Christmas time. Club members added $1,325 to the club's donation of $500 to raise the total donation to $1,825 in 2008.
$700 was donated to the VFW National Home for Children in Eaton Rapids. Of this, $200 was donated through our annual springtime Blessing of the Vettes/Vets and the club donated $500 at Christmas time.
$575 was donated to the American Red Cross Mid-Michigan Chapter at Christmas time. Club members added $75 to the club's donation of $500 to raise the total donation to $575 in 2008.
$67.50 was raised through a 50/50 raffle and was donated to the Marines Toys for Tots campaign at Christmas time.
Money was donated in the memory of loved ones through our Hearts and Flowers program. These funds were provided to a number of worthy organizations.

Approximately $6,000 was donated back to the community in 2008. Way to go CCCC!!!

2007 Giving:

Members helped at the WKAR TV-23 Auction to raise funds for public television.
Two $250 automotive scholarships were provided to Capital Area Career Center students. This scholarship is held in the memory of Colin J Nethaway, a former student of CACC.
A car show to raise funds for Potter Park Zoo took place August 12. $3,200 was raised for a new eagle exhibit.
CCCC's annual BINGO/Ice Cream Social with the seniors at Tamarack Apartments was held on November 3 with $150 in gift cards as well as a variety of prizes donated by members of CCCC. An ice cream social was held after the game with CCCC members bringing desserts to share.
Members donated approximately $2,250 to the Greater Lansing Food Bank at Christmas time.
CCCC adopted a family of 4 and a family of 5 for Christmas. We target $100 for each family member and purchase gifts, clothing, and food. In addition to the $900 in club funds, CCCC members purchased items on the family's wish lists to make the Christmas even more special for the two families.
A check for $490 was donated to the 2007 Marine Toys for Tots Campaign in 2007. This money was raised through our 50/50 drawings.
Money was donated in the memory of loved ones through our Hearts and Flowers program. These funds were provided to a number of worthy organizations.

More than $7,500 was donated back to the community in 2007.

2006 Giving:

Members helped at the WKAR TV-23 Auction to raise funds for public television.
$200 was given to Siren/EATON Shelter.
$500 scholarship was provided to a Capital Area Career Center student.
$4,000 was raised for Potter Park Zoo.
$250 in gift cards, plus prizes donated by members, was given out during CCCC's annual BINGO/Ice Cream Social with the seniors at Tamarack Apartments.
$1,000 in food and gifts were provided to make Christmas merrier for two local families.
$1,900+ was raised for the Greater Lansing Food Bank.
Members donated toys for the local Toys for Tots campaign.
Money was donated in the memory of loved ones through our Hearts and Flowers program. These funds were provided to a number of worthy organizations.

More than $8,000 was donated back to the community in 2006.

2005 Giving:

$2,300 was donated by members for the Greater Lansing Food Bank.
$800 was donated from club funds to purchase food and gifts for two families at Christmas. Many CCCC members purchased additional gifts from the families "wish lists" to make Christmas even more special for them.
Members brought toys to our holiday party for the local "Toys for Tots" campaign.
Members built and entered a Corvette float in the annual Electric Light Parade in Lansing.
$4,000 was raised for Potter Park Zoo through our annual "Horsepower at the Zoo" car show.
$1,814 was donated by members for the American Red Cross to assist Hurricane Katrina victims.
Money was raised to support community shelters at various car shows CCCC hosted.
Members donated prizes for our annual BINGO/Ice Cream Social with local senior citizens.
Members worked at a fundraiser for the Lansing City Rescue Mission.
Members helped man the phone banks and various other jobs at the WKAR Auction for PBS Channel 23.
A CD with pictures of 2004 club activities was sold to raise funds for community related assistance.
Money was donated in the memory of loved ones through our Hearts and Flowers program. These funds were provided to a number of worthy organizations.

Close to $10,000 was raised by club members and donated back to the community in 2005.