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Qiana Towns

Qiana Towns is a lifelong resident of Flint, a writer, and a community advocate. She is a graduate of the Master of Fine Arts program at Bowling Green State University. Qiana has held writing residencies at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and the University Musical Society at UM-Ann Arbor.  When she is not writing, she can be found contributing to the betterment of Flint.

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Now open for business, The Poke Bowl brings fresh food options with a flavorful twist to Flint's downtown area.
The Poke Bowl brings fresh, flavorful food options to downtown Flint area

"It feels very surreal to see this thing actually come into fruition." Now open for business, The Poke Bowl brings fresh food options with a flavorful twist to Flint's downtown area.

A collective of Flint-area leaders and members of the Community Foundation took part in a year-long exploratory network committed to preventing gun violence in Genesee County.
Local foundation and community members join national network to prevent gun violence in Flint

For a year, a collective of Flint-area leaders and members of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint took part in an exploratory network committed to preventing and eradicating gun violence in Genesee County.

Flint native Isaiah Oliver is a featured speaker for We Give Summit's panel discussion on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Community Foundation’s Isaiah Oliver joins international “We Give” panel discussion

Flint native Isaiah Oliver is a featured speaker for We Give Summit's panel discussion on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The Community Foundation CEO aims to share lessons and insights he learned during the Flint Water Crisis.

Jalondria D. is a licensed cosmetologist, makeup artist, and owner of J. Nicole Custom LLC which specializes in natural hair care and hair education.
Flint entrepreneurs discuss caring for others in 100K Ideas’ latest client storytelling episode

“When you look good, you feel good.” 100K Ideas recently released the fifth episode of its Client Storytelling series which gives past clients the opportunity to talk about their experiences. 

The 'Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation' initiative was launched in 2017 by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to support racial healing in the greater Flint community.
How the Community Foundation of Greater Flint is helping to support racial healing

Learn how the Community Foundation of Greater Flint is helping to support racial healing through its 'Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation' initiative.

The ladies of the line dancing group Smooth Steppers pose proudly with their 'Smooth Steppers' totes and “I Am My Sister’s Keeper” tees.
From Flint to Arizona, the ladies of Smooth Steppers are on the move

The ladies of Smooth Steppers, a local line-dancing group, are improving their health while encouraging sisterhood one step at a time. The group recently ventured to Tempe, AZ to perform at the 7th Annual Flint to Arizona tailgate. 

Flint native Peter Deppe is the co-founder of Kuhmute, a micro-mobility company that began as a response to scooter clutter. 
100K Ideas highlights three new Flint entrepreneurs in fourth episode of storytelling series

100K Ideas recently released the fourth episode of its Client Storytelling series which gives past clients the opportunity to talk about their experiences.

Flint natives Shea Cobb (left) and Amber Hasan (right) photographed together as a part of the 'Flint Is Family In Three Acts' exhibition. 
Darkness to light: FIA features eye-opening exhibit ‘Flint Is Family In Three Acts’

The first act of the multi-part art exhibition, 'Flint Is Family In Three Acts,' expands on nearly five years of the Flint Water Crisis, and is currently on display at the Flint Institute of Arts.

The court mural can be found in Windiate Park located at the intersection of Pengelly Rd. and Milton Dr. in south Flint. 
Flint basketball court receives major mural upgrade

One South Flint basketball court recently received a massive upgrade thanks to a partnership between Flint native Jamiersen Green, Genesee County Parks, and the Detroit Pistons. 

Flint senior Ashton Brandon will be attending Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA this Fall.
Flint teen earns $330,000 in scholarships for college; plans to attend Morehouse

Read about how one Flint high school senior amassed more than a quarter of a million dollars in scholarships. 

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