Kids and Education

Genesee Health Plan announced winners in its annual essay and scholarship contest.

Genesee Health Plan announces winners of Sixth Annual Health Heritage Essay and Scholarship Contests

Scholarship recipients and essay contest winners will be awarded at the Genesee Health Plan Health Care Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary Awards Dinner on September 17.

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Emily Rose, a Davison graduate, wrote about mental health stigmas for Genesee Health Plan.
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Emily Rose, a Davison graduate, won a scholarship from Genesee Health Plan for her essay related to mental health stigmas.

Anne-Marie Atanga, a Genesee Early College graduate, was honored by Genesee Health Plan for her essay.
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Anne-Marie Atanga, a Genesee Early College graduate, was one of two scholarship winners in Genesee Health Plan’s annual essay contest.

Kenneth Vaughn has been unafraid of taking on new challenges in his career.
Flint native learned — and is committed to spreading — the idea of giving back to the community

"My job is to help create opportunities for kids who don’t have those opportunities, so that they can secure the funding and support they deserve."

YouthQuest programming provides afterschool opportunities for kids in Flint Schools, International Academy, and Flint Cultural Center Academy.
YouthQuest program on the lookout for more instructors for afterschool programs

"Kids don’t know what they aren’t exposed to, so it’s important to broaden their horizons."

Dr. Lisa M. Lapeyrhouse, an assistant professor and tenured faculty member in the Public Health & Health Sciences department at the University of Michigan-Flint, was one of the speakers during the press conference.
“We will do anything to protect them and keep them safe”

Community organizers, medical professionals host event in support of Genesee County K-6 mask mandate.

Asbury Church received a grant from the Ruth Mott Foundation to support youth and community programs.
Ruth Mott Foundation awards $1,028,070 in grants to north Flint programs

The Ruth Mott Foundation awarded 18 grants in support of neighborhoods, youth, public safety, and more in north Flint.

James Avery, program director of Education & Talent at Flint & Genesee Group, oversees the Summer Youth Initiative.
Summer youth program provided teens with job skills, exposure to local businesses and nonprofits

"You can see that pride in being an experienced pro. It marvels me to see that growth."

Kevin Croom, director of operations at Asbury Church, is pictured sitting inside the kitchen of Asbury Farms.
Passion for helping people in need drives Flint native in service to eastside and surrounding areas

"We show people how to work as a team and how to work with people of different cultures."

There is no drama or negativity, just a wide range of community photographers, restaurants, clothing lines, makeup artists, organizations, and volunteers showering each other and every student and family with love and support.
Flint photographers have created an annual day for Flint seniors to ‘Walk N Shine’

"It took only one day out of 365 days to utilize everything that I have been blessed with to give back."

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