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Feature Story Most of Michigan’s counties having childcare deserts, areas that have three or more families competing for one available childcare slot. Kids and Education

Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMAWednesday, January 17, 2024
In The News Founded by Flint native Jordan Johnson, the nonprofit organization, CRAVE Academy, seeks to bridge a gap in resources for families and individuals living with disabilities. Kids and Education

New organization CRAVE Academy offers programs that motivate students with disabilities

Dezha PetersonTuesday, January 9, 2024
Feature Story Flint residents Billie Dantzler, Jerimiah Whitehead, and Michell Thompson participated in Flintside’s Community Correspondent Journalism Workshop as a part of our 'On the Ground' story series. Neighborhoods

Meet Flintside's Ballenger Highway Community Correspondents

Xzavier SimonThursday, December 28, 2023
Feature Story Vacant lots on Empire Street that hopefully will be part of the Empire Corridor development. Community Development

Bold revitalization plan for Benton Harbor's Empire Corridor

KELSEY SANDERSTuesday, December 12, 2023
In The News The Flint Center for Educational Excellence aims to bring newfound hope to the Flint education system through enriching programming and supportive services designated for Flint students. Kids and Education

Flint Center for Educational Excellence aims to provide quality after-school programming

Dezha PetersonThursday, November 30, 2023
Feature Story Tony Vu, Flint's food entrepreneur and the progenitor of The Flint Social Club, is all smiles inside the new pop-up, The Kickback, on Nov. 14, 2023. Community Development

Connecting community through food and hospitality with Flint Social Club's Tony Vu

Xzavier SimonWednesday, November 29, 2023
Feature Story Four CDF Freedom School Summer Program K-2nd grade scholars read during class time. Kids and Education

Flint Freedom Schools Collaborative provides wraparound approach to community support

Brianna NargisoFriday, November 24, 2023
Feature Story Poet, actor, and author Jerimiah Whitehead smiles confidently outside Totem Books in downtown Flint on Nov. 17, 2023. Neighborhoods

Weathering the storm and finding truth with Jerimiah Whitehead

Xzavier SimonFriday, November 24, 2023
Feature Story Yarrow Brown, executive director of Housing North, and Jon Stimson, executive director of HomeStretch Housing, outside of Vineyard View Apartments in Suttons Bay. Community Development

Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs

Sarah SpohnTuesday, November 14, 2023
Feature Story prek2 Kids and Education

Parents weigh in on Pre-K for All

ASHLEY KING Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Feature Story The collective giving organization Impact100 Genesee County looks to recruit women members to help make a difference locally. Community Development

New nonprofit Impact100 Genesee County brings local women together to make a positive impact

Sarah SpohnMonday, November 13, 2023
Partner Content 4401 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit, site of a future mixed-use building featuring affordable housing. Community Development

CEDAM Real Estate Boot Camp readies Michigan’s emerging developers

Sarah SpohnTuesday, November 7, 2023
Feature Story Datasha Chapman, a member of Calvin University's Lay Ambassadors for Mental Health program, chats with a colleague. Equity

Mental health ambassadors and prenatal coaches: Michigan orgs tackle social determinants of health

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, October 30, 2023
In The News The second annual Minority Business Contracting Expo takes place this Thursday, October 26 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM at New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church in Flint. Economic Development

Flint’s 2nd Annual Minority Business Contracting Expo happens this week

Brianna NargisoMonday, October 23, 2023
Feature Story The recent bundle purchase of 230 foreclosed homes by a newly formed investment company leaves many families in Flint in fear of eviction. Economic Development

A Genesee County property sale could have a dire impact on Flint residents

Patrick HayesWednesday, October 18, 2023
In The News Sister Carol Weber of St. Luke’s NEW Life Center and Steve Wolbert of SIPI at St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center. Community Development

SIPI announces return of popular community impact program for non-profits this month

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 17, 2023
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