Kids and Education

The Health Heritage Essay Contest invites students to write about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Health Heritage Essay Contest is now open to Genesee County students

Two years into an ongoing pandemic, students are invited to share their stories about the impacts of COVID-19 and family health history.

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Mickenzy Crowder, Tiffany Jackson, Alexandria Rowe, Janiyah Sherrill, Faith Smith, and Xynese Frazier are among the student leaders helping implement Rec-Connect™ physical activity programming in Detroit schools.
Rec-Connect™ empowers Detroit high school student leaders to foster physical activity among peers

Wayne State University's Detroit Healthy Youth Initiative has been working for over a decade to provide nutrition education and environmental change to increase healthy eating and food access across Detroit.

A TeenQuest graduate working at Mott Community College Workforce Development during 2021.
TeenQuest gives high school students a chance to earn an invite to 2022 summer job fair

To secure an invite to the annual job fair, job seekers must first complete the TeenQuest pre-employment training and leadership program.

Behavior Specialist Mary Carter asks students at Kalamazoo's Northwood Elementary to discuss their feelings.
Michigan’s Social-Emotional Learning Network helps schools serve the whole child

The new network's members, including superintendents, principals, teachers, and school counselors, are helping Michigan's schools instill social-emotional learning in their school cultures.

Flint ReCAST to award mini-grants to community agencies that support youth engagement

The Flint ReCast Mini-Grant Program aims to assist community agencies that help youth engagement and mental health awareness in Flint.

Genesee County Habitat for Humanity to host ‘Show Me the Money Day’

"Show Me The Money Day" is an event geared towards teaching financial literacy event to adults in Genesee County.

Genesee Intermediate School District located at 2413 W Maple Ave, Flint, MI 48507.
The Genesee Intermediate School District launches search to fill Board of Education vacancy

Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is currently accepting applications for those interested in becoming a member of the GISD’s Board of Education.

A student participates in a Pick a better snack™ session presented by the Battle Creek Family YMCA.
Battle Creek Family YMCA changes palates one vegetable at a time

When Battle Creek Family YMCA staff looked at the challenges facing their community, the lack of access to fresh fruits and vegetables topped the list. Several local and state programs are currently working to change this. 

100K Ideas is located inside of The Ferris Wheel of downtown Flint.
100K Ideas receives $35,000 grant from The Consumers Energy Foundation

The grant aims to support current and future 100K Ideas clients pursuing their entrepreneurial journey and aids in the organization's outreach efforts to spread awareness about its resources and services. 

Hamilton Community Health Network hosts ‘Family Vaccination Day’

Hamilton's free vaccine event encourages families to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu while also providing snacks and fun activities. 

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