Addictive drugs can destroy people from the inside out. If you or someone you love are suffering from a substance use disorder and haven’t sought treatment yet, Flint: Our Community Our Voice presents some information on how to do just that. Is it Addiction? It’s...
The transition period for empty nesters can be an emotional journey. However, it can also be an opportunity for change and new beginnings. One of those changes might be relocating closer to your children. Whether to be closer for family gatherings or to have easier...
In the month of March, the Latinx Technology and Community Center hosted a Parent and Child Together Learning community read event. This event showed to be a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and share in the joy of reading. During the event there...
En el mes de marzo, el Centro Comunitario y de Tecnología Latinx organizó un evento de lectura comunitaria de Aprendizaje Juntos para Padres e Hijos. Este evento demostró ser una maravillosa oportunidad para que las familias se reunieran y compartieran la alegría...
Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath, and mind. It uses physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve overall health. Yoga has been called one of the best forms of exercise for older adults because it is a low-impact activity that...
Recently I signed an expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act into law. The bipartisan expansion reaffirms and expands legal protections for sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in state law, ensuring no one in Michigan can be fired...
The YMCA of Greater Flint is proud to announce The Child Welfare Society granted Y Safe Places with a $16,200 grant which will give Flint youth a safe place to go. Y Safe Places is an offsite summer and after-school program offered by the YMCA of Greater Flint and...
Does anyone set aside time for Spring Cleaning anymore? If you do, here are some tips… If you don’t, there’s always next year, right? Declutter and Minimize Household Inventory Wash Walls and Baseboards Wash Your Shower Curtains and Bath Mats Vacuum Furniture and...
$500,000 in Federal Funding Will Support Development of Community Revitalization Plan Rep. Dan Kildee recently announced new federal funding for the Flint Housing Commission to help revitalize struggling Flint neighborhoods. The $500,000 federal grant, awarded to...
Genesee Health System (GHS) and the Greater Flint Mental Health Facilities hosted a community open house for the new state-of-the-art Center for Children’s Integrated Services that brings comprehensive care for Flint and Genesee County children to a single...
Every parent has heard this particular complaint, particularly during the holiday season. As if eating, revelry and visiting with family, friends and them visiting you is… well… 'nothing.' With that in mind, sprinkled throughout the pages of this newspaper are...
We are thrilled to announce that the Graff Family Digital Studio is open for business! This Studio is one of the exciting new features of the renovated Library. We have amazing technology for podcasting, and you are welcome to use it. All you need to do is attend...
The YMCA of Greater Flint is excited to offer a free literacy and math program shown to provide strong academic gains at no cost to Flint area families. Registration has opened for the fall session of Power Scholars Academy. Power Scholars Academy uses an...
After nearly 5 years of planning and construction, the new Sloan Museum of Discovery opened to the public the weekend of July 16-17. The $30 million space includes 5 different galleries to educate, enlighten and even provide hands-on educational experiences for...
Applications open for the bipartisan $365 million grant program to support childcare businesses and deliver $1,000 bonuses to thousands of childcare professionals. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the launch of the second round of the Child Care Stabilization...
With warm weather often comes severe storms, with hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes sweeping many areas in the US. These storms can cause millions of dollars’ worth of damage to businesses and homes and even a loss of life, so it’s important to learn how to be...
August 1 Flint Jazz Festival-Riverbank Park, Downtown Flint. August 3-6 Michigan Artists Invitational and Art Walk-Greater Flint Arts Council, 9am-5pm each day. 816 S. Saginaw St. August 7 15th Annual “I Chews the Blues Festival”-Mojoes Wing House, 211 S. Main,...
As the article in the next column indicates… It’s been HOT outside! In most cases, it doesn’t seem to bother your kids too much so here are a couple of ways to not only help keep your kids cool, but you might be tempted to join in on the fun too! Make your own...
No joke it’s been HOT this Summer and we’re just moving into August! Here are some Summer cool downs to help you get to September. 1. Drink lots and lots of water Hydration is key when your body is trying to maintain homeostasis, or the regulated state (in this...
Recently Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged parents to file a federal income tax return if they haven’t yet done so, or use the Non-Filer Sign-up Tool in order to be eligible for federal Child Tax Credit payments. Payments to begin July 15 and will not affect public...
Packing up and moving locations is stressful no matter what your situation is. When it comes to moving, getting settled, and feeling safe with a child with disabilities, these worries become even more apparent. Flint: Our Community, Our Voice takes a look at some...
