Eastside Franklin Park

Sheyla McLain (right) poses for a photo with a Colombian friend at the 20th anniversary of the Latinx Technology Center.

Latinx Technology Center provides community, even when “home” is far away

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.

Maggie Guinther, 17, a volunteer from St. Martin Luther church, hands out meals to local residents
Franklin Avenue Mission works to cultivate feeling of ‘home’ on Flint’s eastside

"The biggest thing that people need is family, they need relationships."

Layla Smith, 4, paints in a crafting area during a community event at Amos Park on June 5.
Collaboration between faith organizations builds goodwill on Flint’s eastside

"Once we can unify, then the neighborhood can be cleaned and be better."

Nicole and Jeremy Riley of Heart of Flint.
Group of ministries organizing community barbecue for eastside families this weekend

“We got a baptist church, a non-denominational church, and a pentecostal church all working together.”

A customer waits at the bar inside Luigi's restaurant.
An eastside staple, Luigi’s continues to feel like ‘home’ for loyal patrons and staff

"It's pretty amazing because people move out, but they still feel home here, you know?"

Kenneth D. Elder,  a resident of Eastside Franklin Park, stands in his backyard overlooking a yard behind his home that was cleaned up on May 15.
“I have hope:” Eastside Franklin Park participates in Flint citywide cleanup

“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.”

A neighborhood park with a pavilion and community garden has become a hub and gathering space for Eastside Franklin Park residents.
Eastside Franklin Park Neighborhood Group was founded with a can-do spirit

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.
Longtime residents have seen massive change, but a constant is that Eastside Franklin Park is “home”

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."

A Flint Public Art Project mural overlooks a community garden in the Eastside Franklin Park neighborhood.
On the Ground is coming to Eastside Franklin Park

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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