Congressman Dan Kildee, Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, along with U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced $4.5 million in federal funding for the Flint Lead Registry as a part of year-end appropriations legislation, commonly...
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has granted a total of $192,007 to the Neighborhood Engagement Hub (NEH) to coordinate neighborhood cleanups and hire young people to assist with the work. Mott announced in August that it would fully fund seven neighborhood...
A new year. We survived the holiday season, we look forward to the year to come. The darkness of fear threatened to overwhelm us. The light of Positude undergirded us with hope. So we boldly declare we believe in dreams. That one day we will awaken to the...
Medical Home-it is important to have a regular source of health care. Healthcare professionals can assist in providing guidance on testing (COVID-19 vs. antibody testing). Seeking this care and regular health care are important in protecting health. COVID 19...
On Tuesday, December 29, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the bipartisan relief bill that the Michigan legislature passed after she urged them to provide support for Michigan families, frontline workers, and small businesses. The relief bill includes $55 million to...
The anticipation of the COVID-19 vaccine has prompted questions regarding how it will be distributed throughout Genesee County. Genesee County Health Department has a Memorandum of Understanding with 8 schools in Genesee County partnering for the utilization of...
In a survey conducted by the C.S. Mott Foundation and the Genesee County Land Bank between November 7th and December 3rd, priorities were established by citizens as to where the $428,000 in funds allocated for the demolition of blighted properties should be spent....
You can browse books and movies, use public computers, research genealogy and use our reference materials. You'll find our temporary location at Courtland Center (4190 E. Court St., Burton). Visitors should use the main entrance (Entrance A) and then look for the...
Pre-enrolled: 32,957 Enrolled: 11,735 One year follow-up surveys completed: 464 Referrals to Neurodevelopmental Center of Excellence: 2,641 Flint Registry Jobs Created: 55 The Registry is designed to help YOU with services you and your family may need. You will...
Dozens of people have stood and thought, reacted, and often been photographed at this mural in this month. Artist Kevin Burdick with the Flint Public Art Project prepared a larger-than-life mural based on a photograph taken during the Selma to Montgomery March in...
Free! Safe education during the Coronavirus pandemic & lockdowns. Is your child or grandchild having difficulties with distanced learning? We have tutors available to assist. For more information, contact Flint Innovative Solutions at 810-529-6607 or visit...
The Speak to Your Health! Community Survey is a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) project that examines a wide range of issues related to individual and community health in Genesee County, Michigan. The survey has been conducted every other year since...
“At least two people are killed every day in the United States by drivers running red lights…and that number is only going up,” according to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. How many stop sign and red runners do YOU see every day? Recently, in...
Kia, I am finding myself more and more uncomfortable in the church congregation I have chosen to join. I am not sure what I should do because I don’t want to make the wrong decision. What do you suggest I do? First and foremost, I suggest praying and ask God to...
The University of Michigan-Flint recognizes the call for social justice and the need to continue the work that was implemented so many years ago by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As with organizations all over the country, UM-Flint celebrates Dr. King's life work on...
Pitch For $K is designed to foster the entrepreneur mindset in Flint & Genesee County, along with creating an inclusive support system to assist individuals in moving their idea, product, or business forward. If you have an idea for a business or product, we...
When brothers Justin Bush and Jeron Dotson went to the bank to get a loan for their dream of opening a restaurant, right here in their hometown of Flint, Michigan, they were turned down. They knew that had to find another way, but had no idea where to start....
