Healthy Communities

A middle school student gets a hands-on education about screen printing through YouthQuest, an after-school and summer program that recently won a $100,000 competitive grant.

YouthQuest lands $100,000 grant to expand outreach to middle schoolers

The after-school and summer program was chosen out of 450 applications nationwide for the “Aim High” grant from the New York Life Foundation.

Latest in Healthy Communities
Flint Community Schools athletic director Jamie Foster shows off the look of the new unified Flint sports teams—which will be called the Jaguars.
Flint schools sports teams are now the Jaguars

The newly unified, citywide Flint high school sports teams will kick off their inaugural season this fall wearing teal and black. 

Greg Gaines of Mr. Gaines Gardening Program PLUS is the first winner of the Ruth Mott Foundation Leadership Award.
Greg Gaines: A man on a mission

A surprise windfall keeps the man with a green thumb and firm hand doing God's work in Flint.

The boys wait, as patiently as possible, for a bite during the Kids Fishing Club event at Buell Lake this month.
Family fun in Flint: Free fishing for kids

Genesee County Parks provides everything: Lakes, fishing rods, bait—even someone to put the worm on the hook (as needed).

Like, totally rad 80s retro party motoring into Flint

Called 80s in the Hole, the festival will feature about 80 collectable cars, live music, a half-dozen food trucks, beer and wine ... and big hair, neon, and other, like, gnarly stuff.  

Flint Development Center celebrated its official ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Thursday, June 8, 2017. The multi-purpose facility will house offices and programs of the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission, YMCA of Greater Flint, Flin
A new beginning, a community hub, a dream come true takes root on Flint’s northside

Instead of a closed school, this neighborhood now has the Flint Development Center—a multi-purpose facility where residents can learn, have fund, and find friends.

Safe and Active Genesee for Everyone works to make it easier for people to live more active lives by ensuring the community is formed around the idea of making activity accessible, safe, and easy.
Some SAGE advice on how to create a healthier community

Program lobbies to make streets and neighborhoods safe and accessible throughout the community to create an environment that promotes active living.

A Central Michigan University researcher found marked improvement on a series of academic assessments among foster children who participated in Ennis Center for Children's program Fostering Creativity.
Research shows Flint arts program significantly boosts foster children’s academic scores

Fostering Creativity program at Ennis Center for Children has served 100 Flint kids—and now is being expanded to other locations.

Paints, Chalices & Hues is a quickly expanding Flint-based painting party business started by Tamika Hicks because she didn't want to travel to have fun.
Wine plus paint: A palette pleasing party business blooms in Flint

Paints, Chalices & Hues started simply because owner Tamika Hicks didn't want to travel to have fun—and now she's looking to hire more artists.

An example of a large farmer's pick box available for home delivery in Flint. Cost: $30.
Only in Flint: Farm-to-front door, fresh food delivery for all

It's ok if you are rich or poor or somewhere in between—you now can have farmers' market fresh fruits and veggies (often locally sourced) delivered right to your door. Choose the $15 or $30 box.

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