Firm pauses operations for eighth annual event

LANSING, Mich. – Numbers took a back seat to community service as nearly 150 Maner Costerisan team members traded their usual tools of the trade – laptops and spreadsheets – for gardening gloves and donation boxes during the firm’s eighth annual Maner Cares Day of Impact in November. The full-service public accounting and business consulting firm paused operations for part of the day, dedicating time and talent to help meet the growing needs of nonprofit organizations.

This year’s Day of Impact saw volunteers spread across communities in Michigan, including Greater Lansing, Grand Rapids and Jackson, and in Ohio, offering hands-on support where it’s needed most. From packing meals and mentoring youth to organizing donations and restoring green spaces, Maner team members lent their time and energy to causes that strengthen communities.

At the Greater Lansing Food Bank, 15 volunteers sorted, boxed and bagged food donations — assembling 1,008 weekend food bags in just two hours. The bags were distributed to local schools to help ensure children had access to meals over the weekend. Other volunteer sites included Haven House, Junior Achievement of Mid Michigan, Boys & Girls Club of Lansing, Capital Area Humane Society, REACH Studio Art Center, City Rescue Mission Uplift Thrift, Woldumar Nature Center, Habitat for Humanity Capital Region, Habitat for Humanity of Kent

County, Mel Trotter Ministries, Kids’ Food Basket, SOAR Café & Farms, and the Humane Society of Erie County.

“Maner Cares Day of Impact is one of the most meaningful traditions we have as a firm,” said Sarah Jennings, CPA, principal at Maner Costerisan. “It’s a powerful reminder of why community matters—and why the work we do matters. About 25% of our clients are nonprofit organizations, so giving back alongside them brings that purpose full circle. Whether we’re packing food for families or mentoring youth, our team shows up with heart and a shared commitment to making a difference.”

Since launching Maner Cares Day of Impact in 2018, Maner Costerisan team members have contributed more than 3,000 volunteer hours, supporting over 70 nonprofit organizations across Michigan and beyond. The annual service day, held the first Thursday of each November, reflects the firm’s long-standing commitment to social responsibility, collaboration, and community impact.

About Maner Costerisan

Maner Costerisan is a full-service public accounting and business consulting firm founded in 1906 and based in Lansing, Michigan. With nearly 120 years of experience and offices in Lansing and Grand Rapids, the firm provides a comprehensive range of services, including audit and assurance, tax planning and preparation, business consulting, technology solutions, and wealth management. The firm is nationally recognized including being named a Best Firm to Work For, Best Firm for Young Accountants, Best of the Best Firms, and a Top Firm to Watch, among other accolades. Maner Costerisan is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals through innovative solutions, personalized service, and a commitment to excellence. The firm serves a diverse clientele across various industries, including manufacturing, nonprofit, government, health care, construction, and education. For more information, visit manercpa.com.

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Four new Photo captions {Added to the front of the slider shared previously with MBN photos gathered at Maner Costerisan’s efforts at the Greater Lansing Food Bank}

1_Maner Costerisan_GLFB.jpg – Maner Costerisan team members volunteered at the Greater Lansing Food Bank during the firm’s eighth annual Maner Cares Day of Impact, bagging and boxing food donations for local families in need and celebrating each completed pallet.

2_Maner Costerisan_Haven House.jpg –At Haven House in East Lansing, Maner Costerisan team members participated in fall yard work during the annual Maner Cares Day of Impact, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to the communities where they live and work.

3_Maner Costerisan_Mel Trotter Ministries.jpg – In Grand Rapids, Maner Costerisan team members assisted with food preparation in the kitchen at Mel Trotter Ministries as part of the firm’s annual Maner Cares Day of Impact.

4_Maner Costerisan_Kids’ Food Basket.jpg – At Kids’ Food Basket in Grand Rapids, Maner team members packaged food items into single-serving sizes for sack suppers to support the organization’s mission to fight childhood hunger, contributing to one of many volunteer efforts across Michigan and Ohio during the firm’s eighth annual Maner Cares Day of Impact.

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