Downtown is almost always a good place to spend your time. Granted, some days and times are better than others but, overall, you almost always find something worthwhile to do. In August, however, Downtown is definitely the place to be as 2 signature events take...
Summer is over and gone, (Well, in a couple of weeks. ed) September is here and we celebrate. Michigan is a four season state and Fall in our beloved state is full of promise. Days can be warm or hot, evenings can be cool or cold. The trees are bright with colors....
A thriving community benefits all involved. By proactively contributing to your community's wellbeing, you can do your small part to ensure it's thriving. This will create a happier, more sustainable neighborhood that you and your family can enjoy. The below...
Our mission at Gloria Coles Flint Public Library is to be Flint’s go-to place to learn for life. That includes all ages! We know that it can be challenging for seniors to make their way to the Library. That’s why we’re pleased to introduce a new service called...
The fifth annual Focus on Flint Quality of Life Survey is underway. If you receive a call or text message on behalf of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation asking your opinion about issues facing the Flint community, please consider participating. As a reminder,...
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. This month was designated by Congress to help focus attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease. According to the American Society of Hematology, “Sickle cell trait is an inherited blood...
Social Security recently celebrated its 88th anniversary. Social Security is a lifeline for millions of Michigan seniors. For some, their only income. In Congress, my priority is ensuring that Michiganders who worked their entire lives and contributed with every...
Shelter of Flint is thrilled to announce its upcoming fundraising event, A Home of Their Own, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 7:30 to 8:30 AM. The event will be held at the Ascension Genesys Banquet and Conference Center, located at 805...
A thought about communication in our city. East Village Magazine, the CSPA Courier, and FLINT: Our Community, Our Voice, not to mention FlintSide and FlintBeat, are rare journalistic gifts to all of us. Free, in tune, and present. We are so very fortunate. Perhaps...
Amid the summer sun's embrace, the Latinx Technology and Community Center became a playground of culture, technology, and exuberance on August 5th. The center hosted a spectacular "Latinx Summer Celebration" that brought together families, youth, and the local...
En medio del abrazo del sol de verano, el Latinx Technology and Community Center se convirtió en un patio de juegos de cultura, tecnología y exuberancia el 5 de agosto. El centro organizó una espectacular "Celebración de Verano Latinx" que reunió a familias,...
Calling all entrepreneurs and small business owners in Flint! Are you looking to take your business to the next level? The Small Business Administration (SBA) has an exciting opportunity tailored just for you. The (SBA) Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP) is...
¡Llamando a todos los empresarios y propietarios de pequeñas empresas en Flint! ¿Está buscando llevar su negocio al siguiente nivel? La Administración de Pequeñas Empresas (SBA) tiene una oportunidad emocionante adaptada solo para usted. El Programa Piloto del...
In a significant step towards promoting unity, understanding, and community-driven progress, the Office of Global Michigan recently convened a transformative round table meeting at the Latinx Technology and Community Center in Flint. On August 29th, the center's...
En un paso significativo hacia la promoción de la unidad, el entendimiento y el progreso impulsado por la comunidad, la Oficina de Global Michigan recientemente convocó una reunión de mesa redonda transformadora en el Centro Latinx en Flint. El 29 de agosto, la...
Monday, September 11, September 18, September 25, October 2 Bethel AME Help Center – 773 E. Gillespie Avenue 9:00-11:00am Tuesday, September 5, September 12, September 19, September 26, October 3 Every Nation Church (Riverside Tabernacle) – 429 North Bound Chavez...
For more than five years stakeholders at various levels and in various sectors have worked with intention to understand the issues and challenges that negatively impact quality of life for residents of Flint and Genesee County. It’s important to note that COVID 19...
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...
Q. Kia, what do you think is the motivation for some people to hate someone for no apparent reason; and to even do harm to them if the opportunity presents itself? A. We must always be alert to the reality that the Devil is real, and his goal is to destroy all that...
Have you heard about Better Block Flint? Better Block Flint is still seeking vendors to participate in the pop-up event. You can sign up here if you haven’t already: https://bit.ly/44L3A5H Numerous volunteer opportunities are available for neighborhood residents,...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has completed its review of a proposed cleanup plan for the former Delphi Flint East Complex, or the Flint Property, between Dort Highway and Averill Avenue in Flint, Michigan. The plan is the first segment of a two-part cleanup...
