The Latinx Technology Center in Flint celebrated its 20th anniversary on June 26, and brought the feeling of home to myself and many other people missing and longing for those who live far away.
"The biggest thing that people need is family, they need relationships."
"Once we can unify, then the neighborhood can be cleaned and be better."
“We got a baptist church, a non-denominational church, and a pentecostal church all working together.”
"It's pretty amazing because people move out, but they still feel home here, you know?"
“I have hope, seeing everyone out here cleaning up today,” said Elder, who has lived in the neighborhood for more than a decade. Elder has chosen to stay in Eastside Franklin Park because, “It’s home.”
Eastside Franklin Park is one of several Flint neighborhoods participating in a city-wide cleanup on Saturday.
Vanilla Amaya and Billy Evaristo have lived in Eastside Franklin Park for more than 50 years. They've seen ups and downs, but one thing remains unchanged: the neighborhood is "home."
Flintside's next On the Ground neighborhood reporting series will cover the people and issues impacting the Eastside Franklin Park neighborhood.
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