Brownell-Holmes

Flint native Jeanette Edwards stands in the middle and smiles with fellow Brownell-Holmes community members on Sept. 12, 2024.

The Brownell-Holmes Neighborhood Association breathes new life into the community

Flint native Jeanette Edwards and the Brownell-Holmes Neighborhood Association are on a mission to revitalize the neighborhood and engage the community.

A group of young men pass the time playing basketball in the Brownell-Holmes area, pictured on Sept. 15, 2024.
In Pictures: Brownell-Holmes Neighborhood 2024

As a part of Flintside's 'On the Ground' series, photo-journalist Anthony Summers visited the neighborhood of Brownell-Holmes and captured photos of how the community looks today.

Art teacher and founder of Artxtension: Education-Equity-Empowerment, Jordan Barnett, poses confidently outside Mott Middle College on September 10, 2024.
Creativity in Motion: An insight into Jordan Barnett’s artistic journey

Flint art teacher and founder of Artxtension: Education-Equity-Empowerment, Jordan Barnett, discusses his 

For this year's 'On the Ground' series, Flintside plans to revisit and re-engage five north Flint neighborhoods we've previously covered, including Civic Park, Brownell-Holmes, Eastside Franklin Park, Sarvis Park, and Ballenger Hwy.
Flintside plans to re-engage all five neighborhoods within its ‘On the Ground’ series

For this year's 'On the Ground' series, Flintside plans to revisit and re-engage five north Flint neighborhoods we've previously covered, including Civic Park, Brownell-Holmes, Eastside Franklin Park, Sarvis Park, and Ballenger Hwy. 

Calvin McQueen of National Clean Water Collective discusses how Hasselbring's new water filtration system works.
New filtration system ensures Hasselbring Senior Center has clean water for residents it serves

The National Clean Water Collective partnered with Hasselbring Senior Center to install a new point-of-entry water filtration system this month.

Leon El-Alamin is the founder and executive director of MADE Institute. He uses his own life experiences to help clients build new lives for themselves after being released from prison.
M.A.D.E. Men: Transforming the lives of returning citizens

“We work to restore the civil/human rights of the formerly incarcerated and those affected by violence."

Facilitators leading a Vent discussion in Whaley Park in September.
Feedback from participants in community dialogues on racism shows hope amidst challenges

Approximately 89 percent of residents who participated in community dialogues on race and racism in the city over the summer expressed hope that it can be eliminated.

Volunteers line up with their rakes ready to take on the day.
Brownell-Holmes leaf pickup turns into an instant tradition

While it was originally planned as a one-time event, Jones says he's already determined to make leaf-cleanups at Brownell-Holmes a tradition.

2006 Janice Dr is privately owned. Despite this, BHNA reached out to the owner for permission to hanf artwork donated by the Greater Flint Arts Council. The side of the house, which faces the BHNA pop-up library is decorated with the paintings.
$450,000 grant could help remove blighted houses from Brownell-Holmes

A grant from the Mott Foundation to the Genesee County Land Bank could help neighborhoods like Brownell-Holmes fight blight.

Kildee receives a 'Champions of Exellence' branded t-shirt and tumbler from BHNA President Jeanette Edwards.
Congressman Dan Kildee visits Brownell-Holmes, talks blight with community leaders

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