‘Inked for the Kids’ event raises $4,700 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Charging just $25 per tattoo, Custom Ink & Steel and Electric Chair Tattoos worked from 9 a.m. until after midnight to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Impact of AmeriCorps program in Flint draws national attention
They are a force of 480 workers whose focus is serving the community of Flint—and a unique national model of creating a unified, collective force to respond to a crisis.
First-of-its-kind tutor training to boost adult literacy in Flint area
Specialized literacy programs are available though Flint and Genesee Literacy Network partners for parents, adults with disabilities, young adults, and those for whom English is a second language.
Flintside Launches #FlintFoundations
Look for #FlintFoundations on all our social media platforms. Join us in honoring Flint’s greats. Use #FlintFoundations to suggest who we should feature next.
Angie McChristian of Flint: An AmeriCorps army of one and one of many
The number of AmeriCorps workers in Flint jumped from 25 two years ago to about 200 this summer. Check out all the work they are doing.
Meet this real life fairy godmother making prom dreams come true
Walethia Aquil makes sure that all Flint and Genesee County girls can have a “Cinderella experience” at prom through her nonprofit—aptly named My Dreams Do Come True.
Impact of AmeriCorps program in Flint draws national attention
They are a force of 480 workers whose focus is serving the community of Flint—and a unique national model of creating a unified, collective force to respond to a crisis.
First-of-its-kind tutor training to boost adult literacy in Flint area
Specialized literacy programs are available though Flint and Genesee Literacy Network partners for parents, adults with disabilities, young adults, and those for whom English is a second language.
Flintside Launches #FlintFoundations
Look for #FlintFoundations on all our social media platforms. Join us in honoring Flint’s greats. Use #FlintFoundations to suggest who we should feature next.
Angie McChristian of Flint: An AmeriCorps army of one and one of many
The number of AmeriCorps workers in Flint jumped from 25 two years ago to about 200 this summer. Check out all the work they are doing.
Meet this real life fairy godmother making prom dreams come true
Walethia Aquil makes sure that all Flint and Genesee County girls can have a “Cinderella experience” at prom through her nonprofit—aptly named My Dreams Do Come True.
