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Next Monday will commemorate the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a national day of service by Congress and a total of 200,000 pre-packaged meals will be given to families in need.
Each year the Sybyl Award is given to someone who shines in their field while also bringing that light to their community whether that be through mentorship, service, or bringing people together. Sally Shaheen-Joseph has embodied the pillars of the award in her commitment to communities in Flint and across the globe.
Well of Hope will host more than 50 volunteers from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Center of Hope to serve families a complete turkey dinner with dressing, macaroni and cheese, yams and all the fixings. Oh, and there will also be socks. Lots and lots of socks.
The new signature event is considered Catholic Charities' fundraising event of the year. More than 50 unique chairs crafted by local groups, artists and students from Catholic schools throughout the community will be up for auction during the event on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Now in its seventh year, Blueberry Ambassadors say they've been inspired to make kindness a lifestyle through participation in the program founded by Flint businessman Phil Shaltz.
The Sybyl Awards were created in memory of community advocate and tireless volunteer Sybyl Atwood, who dedicated her life to helping others in and around the city of Flint. The award honors those who are actively following in her footsteps.
The United Way of Genesee and Shiawassee Counties kicked off its 2019 fundraising campaign on Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Flint Farmers' Market — setting a goal of impacting 100,000 lives through the dollars raised through donations, a few dollars at a time.
The Flint Jewish Federation is honoring Rhina Griffel, Corey Hawkens, and Rev. Phil Schmitter for their work with the 2019 Donald Riegle Community Service Awards, now in its 30th year.
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.
He was a renaissance man with fine taste, who took no concern in flash and glitz but carried a deep appreciation for one’s composition and experience. A longtime neighborhood activist and generous community supporter, William Alexander died May 11, 2019.
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