This past weekend, Rathbun Insurance was proud to be part of something truly special in our community. Our very own Producer, Yuxuan Gao, represented our team by hosting a booth at the annual Michigan State University Spartan Chinese School Picnic, an event we were honored to sponsor this year.
The Spartan Chinese School, also known as the Great Lakes Chinese Center, is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with both the IRS and the State of Michigan. What makes this organization especially meaningful is that it is entirely volunteer-led, operated by a dedicated Executive Committee and guided by a Board of Directors who are deeply committed to its mission.
Their vision is powerful and inspiring: to help youth in our local community thrive through high-quality Chinese language education paired with meaningful cultural enrichment experiences.
Their mission brings that vision to life by supporting children from kindergarten through 12th grade, especially heritage language learners, in developing Chinese language skills. Beyond the classroom, they collaborate with Michigan State University and other Greater Lansing organizations to promote cultural understanding and celebrate Chinese heritage.
Yuxuan’s presence at the picnic created a wonderful opportunity for connection. From engaging with families to sharing information about what we do at Rathbun Insurance, it was a chance to build relationships and support an organization that aligns so closely with our values.
At Rathbun Insurance, we believe that being present in our community matters. Supporting events like the Spartan Chinese School Picnic allows us to celebrate the diverse cultures that make Greater Lansing such a vibrant place to live and work.
We’re grateful to Yuxuan for representing our team and to the Spartan Chinese School for the incredible work they do to educate, connect, and uplift our community.
Here’s to continuing to learn from one another and to showing up—because Being There Matters Most.