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Ashley Schafer

Ashley Schafer is a reporter for Flintside. A lifelong Flint resident, she studied history and creative writing at Mott Community College. She's married to Bobby Schafer, aka Bob Cat. They have two children, Scarlet and Violet, and live on Flint's eastside. She can be reached at aschafer@flintside.com.

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Inquiries can be taken through their hotline number 591-KIDS. Anyone in need of childcare assistance can call from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and speak with a GISD staffer.
Genesee Intermediate School District offers child care resources for essential workers

Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) in partnership with Child Care Network, is offering assistance for essential workers with children ages 0-12 years old.

Willie Smith and fellow members of the West Pulaski Street Block Club stand in front of their community tool shed built with a $5000 grant awarded by Community Foundation of Greater Flint Neighborhoods Small Grants Program.
Flint’s neighborhood summit will address census 2020, small grants program, and neighborhood mapping

On Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., neighborhood groups across the city will have access to community resources, networking, and inspire changes for their own neighborhoods.

A record-breaking 1,297 children and caregivers visited Flints Children’s Museum during one of their free access days on Presidents Day, December 24.
Flint Children’s Museum foresees permanent move to downtown

After nearly three decades at its current location, Flint Children’s Museum has announced its search for a new permanent location. So far, there is no definitive deadline for choosing the new location. In the meantime, the Flint Children’s Museum is seeking input from the community to offer any tips or location suggestions.

GST Michigan Works! is a helping hand for anyone who makes the commitment to take part in its programs. Working not only with job seekers, but also employers to assure both parties obtain their perfect employment fit.
How GST Michigan Works! supports local trade talent

GST Michigan Works! is a helping hand for anyone who makes the commitment to take part in its programs. They are currently recruiting for the Apprentice Readiness Training program and other partnerships with the Ironworkers Local 25, the Laborers Local 1075, and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2 of Michigan.

Principal Kevelin Jones at Doyle Ryder Elementary leading a mindful moment with his students in the Mindfulness room.
Information sessions open for Crim Foundation’s mindfulness fellowship

The Crim Fitness Foundation has announced a search for 16 diverse leaders from all sectors (education, health, community/civic, and business) interested in becoming Crim Mindful fellows and lead within the program. The fellowship will launch in June 2020 and end in December 2022, with applications due April 4, 2020.

Chancellor Debasish Dutta presents UM-Flint’s Project 2020 action plan to a crowd.
“I see potential and possibility everywhere”

After a steady decline in enrollment over the past five years, the University of Michigan-Flint is taking steps for better retention with its Project 2020 plan beginning with its School of Technology slated for completion Fall 2021.

Before joining the Literacy Network, Angela Hood-Beaugard served as Vice President of Community Development at Metro Community Development.
Introducing Angela Hood-Beaugard, new executive director of the Flint and Genesee Literacy Network

When the staff and Steering Committee of the Flint & Genesee Literacy Network convened last year to set literacy goals for the next three years Angela Hood-Beaugard seemed the perfect fit to lead them there as their new executive director. Here’s why.

Through bringing art therapy to Flint schools, their programs help track how they’re doing with school competence and positive behavioral changes and in order to develop comprehensive feedback establishing relationships with students is imperative.
Shop Floor Theatre Company lets Flint kids create their stories

Shop Floor Theatre company began as a company in 2012 but had incorporated by 2014 to become the nonprofit it is today. Executive Director, Kendrick Jones describes the company as very organic, as opposed to leading a set direction, the Shop Floor Theater Company goes out into the community, asking what they want and need out of the program.  

Flint is for lovers: Couples share their stories

In between all the hustle, bustle, and grit, Flint, like any other city, is one that fosters chance encounters, crushes, and life-long romances. In celebration of Valentine's Day, Flintside sat down with three couples to show that Flint is also a place for lovers.

Kady Yellow is stepping into a newly created position within Flint’s Downtown Development Authority to bring more diversity and inclusivity to Flint’s ever-growing downtown scene.
New director of placemaking to usher in more public art to Flint’s downtown

Kady Yellow is stepping into a newly created position within Flint’s Downtown Development Authority to bring more diversity and inclusivity to Flint’s ever-growing downtown scene.  

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