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Critical Home Repairs to Come Under ARPA Funds Proposal
The City of Flint hopes to improve housing conditions, health outcomes, and mental health while decreasing the migration of residents out of Flint. The City of Flint administration presented a resolution to the Flint City Council July 19 allocate $5 million in...
810 Day is Coming Back to Flint!
Coincidentally, on the 10th day of the 8th month… Celebrating the vibrancy that IS Flint, with a nod to the telephone area code the event is named after. Be on the lookout for special events downtown and around town on August 10, 810 Day! Additionally, the 4th of...
The Power of “Positude”
The end of Summer, Autumn is coming with warm days and cool nights. Our world is in crisis, but the believers of Positude have a Peacefultude. Is the glass of “Life” half full or half empty? Could it be bone dry and, if so, with what shall we fill it again? Those...
Mark L. Miller Appointed Interim President and CEO of Community Foundation
The Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees has appointed Mark L. Miller as Interim President and CEO. After a brief transitional period which began on July 1, Mr. Miller assumed full responsibility for all operational activities effective July 28. Mr. Miller, who...
100K Ideas Celebrates Grand Opening
100K Ideas celebrated their Grand Opening of the organization's new space located in the Dryden Building, on July 18th. Bringing together many individuals within the community, a large group came to celebrate the opening of not just 100K Ideas’ new space, but the...
Introducing Our New Executive Director
John F. Kennedy once said, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” With a vision of being Flint’s go-to place to learn for life, we know how important a strong leader is to both our organization and our community. So it is with great joy and...
Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Announces New Executive Director
Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Ms. Taliah Abdullah has accepted the position of Executive Director for the Library, Ms. Abdullah will assume her new responsibilities beginning July 24. The Board engaged in a...
Candice Mushatt Appointed to Serve as 7th Ward Councilperson
Flint City Council voted 5-2 during a Special Meeting on July 26 to select Candice Mushatt as the new councilperson for the 7th Ward. Flint City Clerk Davina Donahue said Mushatt has to fill out paperwork, get sworn in and then she can begin her duties as the 7th...
Council Corner with Dr. Ladel Lewis, Councilwoman, 2nd Ward
August is a month of celebrations. We are celebrating National Dog Month, National Hair Loss Awareness Month, Back to School Month, American Artist Appreciation Month, Family Fun Month, Happiness Happens Month, National Family Meals Month and American Adventures...
Kildee Announces Over $31 Million for Early Childhood Education
Congressman Dan Kildee recently announced new federal grants to fund three Head Start education programs in Genesee and Saginaw counties. The federal grants, totaling $31,895,224, were awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve early...
Flint Mourns Former Mayor James A. Sharp Jr. 1933-2023
The City of Flint lowered flags to half-staff to mourn the loss of former Flint Mayor James A. Sharp Jr. who passed away July 2 in Arizona at the age of 90. Funeral services were held at the Quinn Chapel AME Church followed by a Celebration of Life service....
REAL BODIES Now at Sloan World Renowned Exhibit Arrives in Flint
REAL BODIES is a thought provoking exhibition of human anatomy, making use of the display of actual, perfectly preserved human bodies in multiple themed galleries along with 200 anatomical specimens. REAL BODIES invites visitors to explore the entire human...
Basketball Courts in Durant Park Get Artistic Facelift
The FlintNOW Foundation, created by Detroit Pistons owner and Flint native Tom Gores, joined the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission and Flint native Jamiersen Green to unveil a freshly refurbished basketball court and mural on Saturday in William Durant...
The Latinx Technology & Community Center Continues to Flourish on Flint’s East Side
In the vibrant heart of Flint's Eastside, the Latinx Technology and Community Center (LTCC) stands tall as a beacon of hope and empowerment for the local community. With a steadfast commitment to addressing the pressing needs of its residents, this remarkable...
El Centro Comunitario Latinx continúa floreciendo en el lado este de Flint
En el vibrante corazón de Flint 's Eastside, el centro comunitario Latinx (LTCC) se erige como un faro de esperanza y empoderamiento para la comunidad local. Con un firme compromiso de abordar las necesidades apremiantes de sus residentes, este notable centro se ha...
Culturally Competent Interpreters for a Connected Future
The Language Services Department at Latinx Technology and Community Center (LTCC) has expanded its capacity due to the rapidly growing Limited English Proficiency (LEP) population in the state of Michigan. Effective communication has never been more critical, as...
Intérpretes Culturalmente Competentes para un Futuro Conectado
El Departamento de Servicios de Idiomas del Centro Tecnológico y Comunitario Latinx (LTCC) ha ampliado su capacidad debido al rápido crecimiento de la población con dominio limitado del inglés (LEP) en el estado de Michigan. La comunicación efectiva nunca ha sido...
Summertime Shining at Latinx Technology & Community Center
As the Sun graces the skies and the school bells have rung their final goodbyes, the eagerly awaited season of Summer has arrived, bringing with it a plethora of opportunities for young minds to explore, learn, and grow. Summer programs have become an essential...
El Verano Brilla en el Centro Comunitario y Tecnológico Latinx
Mientras el sol adorna los cielos y las campanas de la escuela han tocado sus últimos adioses, ha llegado la temporada de verano tan esperada, trayendo consigo una plétora de oportunidades para que las mentes jóvenes exploren, aprendan y crezcan. Los programas de...
August Free Food Pantries
Monday, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 4 Bethel AME Help Center – 773 E. Gillespie Avenue 9:00am Monday, August 7, August 14, August 21 Crossover Outreach – 414 W Court St 9:00am Tuesday, August 8, August 15, August 22, August 29, September 5...
BIPOC Month Recognizes with Mental Health Program
In celebration of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month, mental health programs in the area collaborated to host a special evening in late July. Black Night, Brown Hope was a one-night event held at The New McCree Theatre on July 21....
Block Club, Neighborhood Association and Crime Watch Meetings
Please check with your group to see if there is a meeting this month. Ballenger Highway Association, (2nd Thursday,) 6:00pm Ballenger Square Community Assn, (2nd Saturday,) 10:00am, New Community Baptist Church, Lavender @ Mackin Bel-Aire Woods Neighborhood...
Ask Kia (For Sound Solutions)
Q. I am so saddened Kia about all the evil and turmoil we see happening in the world today. I pray, but the devil just gets worse and worse. I find myself feeling depressed and agonizing over all the hatred and evil we see in the news. I want so much to make a...
Climate Resilient Flint: A Climate Literacy Project and Grant Opportunity
Are you feeling the heat? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, June 2023 globally averaged as the hottest June on record, and climate scientists believe it likely that we will continue to see abnormally hot temperatures throughout the...
Roasted Vegetables
From the Betty Ramsdell Kitchen Use a combination of favorite raw vegetables. Onions, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, radishes, peppers, mushrooms (fresh), beans. Cut into similar sizes. Place vegetables into a bowl with olive oil (a generous amount of olive oil),...
Fun and Education in the Parks
Over the course of the Summer the Genesee County Parks, with representatives of For-Mar Nature Preserve, hosted three different events in City Parks across Flint. ‘Children’ of all ages were treated to fun and informative sessions on “Portable Pond” where we...
Genevieve Donnelly Pavilion at Kearsley Park
Following construction of an open air swimming pool in 1920, the Head House, or Bath House (more commonly known as the Pavilion) was built. It served as a changing area for the Community Swimming pool that was located at the rear of the pavilion where a playscape...