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Volunteers help stuff backpacks with food from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan for Flint kids.

Doing more to keep Flint kids healthy—6 times more

Massive expansion of Food Bank of Eastern Michigan's backpack program gives healthy meals and snacks to every kindergarten through fifth-grade child affected by water crisis.

Urban Safety Corps, Flint River Watchers Press Conference, May 1, 2017
Angie McChristian of Flint: An AmeriCorps army of one and one of many

The number of AmeriCorps workers in Flint jumped from 25 two years ago to about 200 this summer. Check out all the work they are doing. 

“The sky is the limit when it comes to a career in information technology,”  said Bob Waltenspiel, cofounder of “IT in the D.”
Need a job? Grant funding new high-demand IT training in Flint

15 students will receive training, certifications, job search assistance, career counseling, and up to 30 college credits at no cost or low cost.  

Cinco Nuevo: A new festival in Flint celebrating Mexican heritage

A celebration of Mexican culture, tradition, and contributions, Cinco Nuevo will include artist demonstrations, tortilla rolling, loteria (a Mexican bingo), Aztec ceremonial dancers, and music.

Ian Wickham, 15, works on Big Mo team 314's robot.
The rise of the robots

A dad's perspective on robots and our fear of new technology

Vehicle City Heritage coasters featuring Flint street names.
Flint pride: In your home, at your fingertips, under your glass

Daniel Conner founded Vehicle City Heritage less than a year ago—and he was quickly overwhelmed to see others flock to the memorabilia.   

Carma Lewis brings personality, joy and deep commitment to her work at the Neighborhood Engagement Hub on Martin Luther King Avenue in Flint.
Bringing good Carma to Flint

Meet Carma Lewis, a woman whose hard work, determination, and knack for problem-solving has made her a central figure in the Flint water crisis response efforts. 

George Grundy II  hosts weekly mentoring for black men at his Court Street business.
From water to wisdom: Former Flint distribution site develops into mentoring program

Man 2 Man bridges generations, provides resources, and lifts young black men to new opportunities.  

The City of Flint's Planning and Development office in 2016 handled 4,000 resident complains, 101 cleanups and 38 community groups.
Fighting blight in Flint

A glimpse inside the office handling 4,000 resident complaints, leading 101 cleanups and working with 38 community groups.

Parker Oosterhof, 12, (left); Lydia Minzey, 12; and Alex Wickham, 13, (right) work to program a robot for competition. The students are members of the Carman-Ainsworth Middle School robotics team traveling to Louisville, Kentucky for the world roboti
Genesee County: Home to some of world’s best robot builders … and they are teens (and younger)

Everyone knows the Flint area's tradition for excellence in basketball, football, boxing; It's time to add robotics to that list.

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