Sustainability

Flint Development Center celebrated its official ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Thursday, June 8, 2017. The multi-purpose facility will house offices and programs of the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission, YMCA of Greater Flint, Flin

A new beginning, a community hub, a dream come true takes root on Flint’s northside

Instead of a closed school, this neighborhood now has the Flint Development Center—a multi-purpose facility where residents can learn, have fund, and find friends.

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Angela Stamps, Detroit native and dedicated Flint transplat, who founded Berston Bike Club in 2012.
Angela Stamps—Flint’s driving force (on two wheels)

The Bike Lady, as she's known, operates bicycle clubs for kids. They learn riding safety, go on rides every club meeting, and every participant gets a free bike of their very own.

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. 

Iconic Flint alley lights will be added to Brush Alley near the Capital Theatre—if 30-day, $50,000 fundraising campaign is successful.
Bring more iconic alley lights to Flint: Your help needed

A 30-day, $50,000 fundraising campaign to add strings of street lights to Brush Alley kicks off today. The stakes are high. The goal is aggressive. And the timeline is short.

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.

Never underestimate Flint kids

Flint Water Crisis prompts 'Flint Kids Are' campaign to make sure Flint's youngest see their full potential.

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