Featuring big red trucks, fire fighters, helicopter landings, badges, uniforms, and lots of children in awe — Touch-a-Truck is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at UM-Flint.
Civic Park residents are in the midst of a six to eight month process with City of Flint planners to identify their neighborhood priorities and create an action plan for moving forward. It is one of 15 neighborhood collaborations conducted so far as part of the implementation process of the city's master plan.
Reclaimed plans to sell goods donated to Whaley Children’s Center, raise money for the unique home for children, and provide job opportunities to young adults who grew up in foster care. The new downtown Flint storefront expects to open Oct. 1.
Ubuntu Village is a revitalization effort within Flint's Civic Park neighborhood inspired by the African proverb and philosophy often translated as “I am because we are.”
City of Flint planners expect to host seven meetings with neighborhood residents, leaders, and business owners to develop an agenda for the future of the historic neighborhood.
Open to expecting moms and those with infants age 6 months and younger, St. Luke’s Annual Baby Shower arms moms and moms-to-be with all the essentials as well as resources and education.
Esha Wooten, 22, a woman, mother, author, and creator of Pretty TOUGH Women's Empowerment Group, published 'Not Damaged' earlier this year. The anthology includes 13 women sharing tragic stories of their past and reflections on how their lives have changed for the better.
Live water hoses, water dunk tanks, and pool slides were the main attraction for swarms of kids that Saturday, but it was symbolic of a greater celebration: A new water filter at Haskell Community Center.
The renovation in Bassett Park including the playground installation on July 27 is the result of a partnership between Community Foundation of Greater Flint, United Way of Genesee County, the City of Flint, Make and Impact Foundation, and Keep Genesee County Beautiful.
Ashley Sanders, 25, launched "The Millennial Showcase" two months ago as a way to show millennials are more than their stereotype. The website features poets, bloggers, fitness gurus, rappers, and videographers, many of whom she grew up with in Flint.
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