Jenifer Veloso

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Jenifer Veloso is Flintside's special projects editor. A photographer and writer, she covers neighborhoods, public health, and social justice and equity. She developed her passion for storytelling while working as a trauma nurse in an emergency department in Flint. She is the daughter of Brasilian immigrants and was the first in her family’s history to be raised in the United States. She has led documentary journalism projects focused on emergency responders, frontline workers, and the empowerment of women. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint. Follow her on Instagram or her blog.

Feature Story Hamilton Community Health Network and Center for Hope staff members pose for a group picture during the community-wide blanket donation delivery on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Healthy Communities

Center For Hope & Hamilton Community Health partner for community-wide blanket drive

Jenifer VelosoSaturday, December 30, 2023
Feature Story United States Marine Corps Veteran John Pullum poses for a portrait before (left) and after (right) receiving a booster ketamine infusion at Insight Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience in Flint on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Sustainability

Insight's ketamine clinic offers hope for Flint patients suffering from PTSD and depression

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, June 7, 2023
Feature Story (Left to right) Tony and Cruz Asencio pose for a portrait during the Latinx Technology & Community Center’s Cinco de Mayo celebration on Friday, May 5, 2023, in Buckham Alley in downtown Flint. Arts and Culture

In Pictures: Cinco de Mayo celebration in Buckham Alley

Jenifer VelosoMonday, May 15, 2023
Feature Story Several teens from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint visited the clothing store and creative community space BAU-HŌUSE in downtown Flint on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Arts and Culture

In Pictures: BAU-HŌUSE holds space for Flint teens to shop, learn and grow

Jenifer VelosoThursday, May 11, 2023
In The News An overhead view of the St. John Street Neighborhood on Flint's north side. Community Development

$1 Million dollar grant to go toward St. John Street Neighborhood

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, February 22, 2023
In The News The new facility is expected to double the processing of the 24 million pounds of local post-consumer plastic each year. Economic Development

ACI Plastics invests $10 million in new state-of-the-art recycling facility in Flint

Jenifer VelosoFriday, February 10, 2023
Feature Story Guests mingle and enjoy themselves during the third annual Toast Awards, hosted by Beats x Beers, at the Flint Institute of Arts on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside) Arts and Culture

In Pictures: Highlights from Beats x Beers' 'Toast' event and awards ceremony

Jenifer VelosoFriday, December 30, 2022
Feature Story Genesee County Sheriff Deputy Blanding reads The Polar Express to kindergarteners during Freeman Elementary’s holiday celebration of literacy and reading comprehension on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside) Kids and Education

In Pictures: Freeman Elementary's Christmas Literacy Celebration

Jenifer VelosoThursday, December 29, 2022
Feature Story Guests at Applewood smile together for a picture next to an outdoor ice sculpture during the College Cultural area’s 37th Annual Holiday Walk in Flint on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Arts and Culture

In Pictures: 37th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, December 13, 2022
Feature Story Juliza Murillo, originally from Jalisco, Mexico, poses for a portrait during the Latinx Technology and Community Center's Dia de Los Muertos celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 in downtown Flint. Arts and Culture

In Pictures: Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration in downtown Flint

Jenifer VelosoSunday, November 6, 2022
Feature Story Detroit Pistons Hamidou Diallo dunks while playing one-on-one with kids attending the 'Hami Day' basketball camp at Flint Northwestern High School. Arts and Culture

In Pictures: Coverage of 'Hami Day' basketball camp at Northwestern High School

Jenifer VelosoMonday, September 5, 2022
Feature Story Warm weather and sunshine greeted guests during last week's 'Late Night at the FIA' on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. Arts and Culture

In Pictures: The FIA welcomes guests to Friday family fun night on the lawn

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, August 23, 2022
Feature Story Honny Williams poses for a portrait while sitting in Sarvis Park in Flint on July 26, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | Flintside.com) Neighborhoods

Meet Honny Williams, the beloved 'Sarvis Park Mom'

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, August 2, 2022
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