Community outreach efforts help local healthcare providers build trust, share information to residen
“We want the community to know that we are here to support them and we are more than just a doctor’s office or a dentist’s office.”
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Churches and faith organizations partnering for community event at Kearsley Park
On August 28, The Heart of Flint will be hosting its first “Unity Festival” at Kearsley Park from noon-6 p.m., with live music until dusk. The festival will include free food, bounce houses, live entertainment, and giveaways.
Passion for helping people in need drives Flint native in service to eastside and surrounding areas
"We show people how to work as a team and how to work with people of different cultures."
“It’s the simple things that make life worth living”
The Eastside Franklin Park Neighborhood Association has a simple goal with its events: build community.
For Michigan United, creating awareness of public health resources is a grassroots effort
Getting health and vaccine information directly to residents in neighborhoods is a critical part of Michigan United's work.
Eastside Franklin Park hosting craft fair, activities for kids, vaccine clinic on Saturday
The Eastside Franklin Park neighborhood is hosting an event that will feature a craft fair, games and activities for children, food, and vaccines from Genesee County Health Department on Saturday.
Eastside program empowers youth by blending concepts of food, culture, and equity
"Maybe none of these kids are going to be working in cooking, but they will know how to cook. They will know about food security and access. They will know about Flint culture."
Unique partnerships have been key to COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Genesee County
"To protect our community is what we're looking for. The more people that are vaccinated, the more all of our community is protected."
Longtime eastside business understands the importance of family and community
Vern’s Collision and Glass has been a trusted staple in the Eastside Franklin Park neighborhood since 1971.
Los residentes de toda la vida han visto cambios masivos
Vanilla Amaya y Billy Evaristo han vivido en Eastside Franklin Park durante más de 50 años.
