Kids and Education

Dia Noble is a Beecher native, a Certified Extreme Execution Coach, and founder of Heir Of Worth.

Discovering the ‘Journey To NO’ with Dia Noble

"The moment you were born, you had worth. It is our responsibility to claim it." Flint native Dia Noble discusses her humble beginnings, losing one’s identity, and her 6-week transformative program that's geared towards women.

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Located on M. L. King Ave (between McClellan St. and Genesee St.) in Flint, the mural depicts Dr. King's historical 1965 march in Selma, AL. 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County hosts 16th annual celebration on MLK Day

The event intends to reflect Dr. King’s legacy by promoting mentorship and service in the community.

A shot of downtown Flint, Michigan.
Flint residents encouraged to learn about city government with free Civic Leadership Academy program

The CLA is an in-depth 8-week course that will help participants learn how to engage more in the community and pivot towards collective action to help raise the quality of life for Flint residents.

Santa and volunteers hand out gifts to FCS principals in front of the Flint Institute of Arts.
Flint teachers receive additional resources from the Flint Classroom Support Fund, FIA, and FIM

Teachers in Flint Community Schools received $100 grants to help purchase classroom supplies thanks to a gift from the Flint Classroom Support Fund Holiday Grants program. 

Danielle Green with a group of Empower participants during the last 'Empower Night' in 2019.
‘Empower Night’ gives Flint youth a chance to enjoy a free Detroit Pistons game

Flint native Danielle Green is gearing up for 'Empower Night' that will give Flint youth the opportunity to attend a Detroit Pistons game for free on March 23, 2022.

Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan host "Camp CEO" each September.
Camp CEO: Forging connections between industry leaders and Girl Scouts

Camp CEO's goal is to match young women with female mentors to make connections and gain insight into what it takes to become a leader.

Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths

Racism is killing mothers and babies in Michigan – and initiatives across the state are working to tackle that root cause and save lives.

Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley (in red tie) joins SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator Amanda Mattila and residents during a Fresh Conversations session at Hasselbring Senior Center in Flint.
Greater Flint Health Coalition + SNAP-Ed = a healthier community

The GFHC has added two new programs that will encourage and support Flint residents in eating healthy and moving more.

Participants in the GEARup2GROW program take a tour of 100K Ideas inside of Ferris Wheel in downtown Flint.
New youth program in Flint aims to transform mindsets and empower communities

We celebrate the failures and learn from them, responsibility gives us purpose.” The GEARup2GROW program aims to teach the youth of Flint the G.E.A.R. concepts of Growth Mindset, Empathy, Action, and Responsibility.

Scott Hutchins, school mental health and Medicaid consultant for the Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services.
Michigan schools adopt new software to expand mental health services

All 56 of the state's ISDs now have access to a software product for managing behavioral health referrals, screenings, treatment plans, and more.

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