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In The News The LaunchIt program starts its next session in Flint this month. Entrepreneurship

10-week ‘LaunchIt’ program aimed at helping entrepreneurs now enrolling applicants

Qiana TownsMonday, February 1, 2021
Feature Story Proceeds from sales made by Ground Relief help fight human trafficking. Entrepreneurship

Flint’s coffee scene is always brewing something new

Sarah SpohnWednesday, January 27, 2021
In The News Comma Bookstore and Social Hub owner Egypt Otis. Entrepreneurship

Flint’s Future is Female announces winners of first-ever Phenomenal Female Awards

Megan SpeaksWednesday, January 27, 2021
In The News Leon El-Alamin is the founder and executive director of MADE Institute. He uses his own life experiences to help clients build new lives for themselves after being released from prison. Equity

M.A.D.E. Men: Transforming the lives of returning citizens

Ladel LewisWednesday, January 20, 2021
In The News A health department nurse administers a vaccine to a patient during the drive through vaccine clinic at Northwestern. Healthy Communities

“When we take care of other people that brings the community together”

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, January 19, 2021
In The News “I want things to be different. I want small kids and adults in this community to feel like they can call the police and know that the police are there to help them." - Estephanie Ward Equity

Task force member hopes to find more resources to provide education, fight poverty in Flint

Jenifer VelosoMonday, January 18, 2021
In The News Edith Prunty Spencer moved to Flint in 1948. Equity

Learn how the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has been serving Flint since the 1950s

Qiana TownsWednesday, January 13, 2021
In The News New winter coats are available for Flint area kids at Crossover Downtown Outreach Ministry while supplies last. Healthy Communities

Crossover Downtown Outreach Ministry continuing its coat giveaway for kids this winter

Patrick HayesMonday, January 11, 2021
In The News Flint native Jonathan Quarles has a book coming out January 7, 2021. Entrepreneurship

“Everything that I do in life, it’s a representation of Flint”

Patrick HayesWednesday, January 6, 2021
In The News Flint Handmade volunteers made and donated more than 500 hats, scarves, and gloves at locations around the city in December. Arts and Culture

How local artisans helped keep people warm this winter

Patrick HayesTuesday, January 5, 2021
In The News “We’ve seen a lot of mental health and therapy services provided to dads, and they become more confident about their parenting, and becoming more involved in society." - Shon Hart Healthy Communities

Flint-based nonprofit hopes to equip fathers with parenting, life skills

Sarah SpohnMonday, January 4, 2021
In The News Brandon Corder has partnered with Redwood Steakhouse and Brewery to keep his popular Beats x Brunch event going during the pandemic. Entrepreneurship

Beats & Brunch reinvented with Redwood Steakhouse’s food truck and enclosed heated igloos

Tia ScottMonday, January 4, 2021
In The News The Whaley Children's Center serves kids ages 5-17 who have suffered abuse and neglect. Kids and Education

Little Miss Flint, Community Foundation provide grant to Whaley Children’s Center

Patrick HayesFriday, December 18, 2020
In The News Film Series Equity

Sixth Annual African American Film Series goes virtual this year

Patrick HayesWednesday, December 16, 2020
In The News A Mott Foundation grant will help support community cleanups and create jobs for young people. Volunteerism

Mott Foundation grant to Neighborhood Engagement Hub to fund cleanups, jobs

Patrick HayesTuesday, December 15, 2020
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