Sustainability

A new assessment conducted by the Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District considered physical activity assets in Clare, such as this playscape at Shamrock Park.

Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District promotes active, healthy communities

The Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District (GIRESD) has begun advancing policies, systems, and environmental change (PSE) in central Michigan to support residents’ health and well-being.

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Genesee District Library announces honorees for the 21st Annual Black History Month Brunch

In celebration of Black History Month, the Genesee District Library will host its 21st Annual Black History Month Brunch to honor Flintstones who are making a positive difference in the community.

The EUPISD LifeSPAN team collaborated with other area organizations to host a Color Run/Walk last August.
SNAP-Ed Eastern U.P. LifeSPAN team is helping to get the U.P. active

When COVID-19 shutdowns began impacting the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District, the LifeSPAN team leveraged it to create opportunities that will benefit their community long after the pandemic has passed.

The Local Grocer, located at 601 Martin L. King Ave, provides the community with a variety of fresh and healthy food options.
The Local Grocer continues to provide quick and healthy food options to Flint residents

Adapting to change and pivoting the pandemic, The Local Grocer continues to stand strong while offering a variety of healthy food options to the Flint community. 

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.

An abandoned classroom inside of Flint Central Highschool on September 14, 2021. Flint Central High School closed its doors in June 2009.
Flint’s community model for schools swept the nation but is now a forgotten relic

Flintside photo-journalist Jenifer Veloso takes a deep dive into the origin of Flint's community model for schools and gives an inside look at the ruins of schools left behind in the city.

A child in the Child and Family Charities Family Growth Center's community garden.
Child and Family Charities teaches healthy life skills with SNAP-Ed programs

Child and Family Charities teaches families about the foundations for healthy living by using a variety of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education programs designed to educate and inspire.

A FLINT VS EVERYBODY billboard on Ballenger Highway.
A collaboration between iconic Flint and Detroit brands will help provide clean water

Eight One Zero and DETROIT VS EVERYBODY are teaming up to create Flint-based apparel, with proceeds supporting Quartz Water Source.

Volunteers work during a cleanup in the College Cultural Neighorhood over the summer.
Step Up Pick Up event the latest of many creative ways neighborhoods have been engaged this year

Communities First, Inc., Flint Neighborhoods United, and Keep Genesee County Beautiful are teaming up for a cleanup event this week.

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