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.

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Feature Story Rev. McDoniel shows a carrot grown on Asbury Farms in the Eastside Franklin Park neighborhood. Neighborhoods

Inclusivity, empowerment of community on Flint’s eastside are consistent goals of Asbury Church

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, June 30, 2021
Feature Story Maggie Guinther, 17, a volunteer from St. Martin Luther church, hands out meals to local residents Neighborhoods

Franklin Avenue Mission works to cultivate feeling of ‘home’ on Flint’s eastside

Jenifer VelosoThursday, June 17, 2021
Feature Story Layla Smith, 4, paints in a crafting area during a community event at Amos Park on June 5. Neighborhoods

Collaboration between faith organizations builds goodwill on Flint’s eastside

Jenifer VelosoThursday, June 10, 2021
In The News Nicole and Jeremy Riley of Heart of Flint. Neighborhoods

Group of ministries organizing community barbecue for eastside families this weekend

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, June 2, 2021
In The News Nita Kulkarni Healthy Communities

“Let's live every day to the best of our abilities”

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, June 2, 2021
Feature Story A customer waits at the bar inside Luigi's restaurant. Entrepreneurship

An eastside staple, Luigi’s continues to feel like ‘home’ for loyal patrons and staff

Jenifer VelosoThursday, May 27, 2021
In The News 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. Neighborhoods

“I have hope:” Eastside Franklin Park participates in Flint citywide cleanup

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, May 19, 2021
In The News Flint native Dondre Young is part of Gov. Whitmer's Protect Michigan Commission. Healthy Communities

Flint native working on statewide commission to alleviate vaccine hesitancy among young people

Jenifer VelosoSaturday, May 8, 2021
In The News Dr. Bobby Mukkamala regularly shares information about the COVID-19 vaccine with hesitant patients. Healthy Communities

Seeking credible sources of information is key to overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Jenifer VelosoMonday, May 3, 2021
Feature Story Chanelle Hodo, 26, a resident of Shelter of Flint, beads her daughter's hair. Healthy Communities

Flint shelters working together to meet the needs of homeless residents during pandemic

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, April 21, 2021
Feature Story Clay Parks holds his middle finger with the word, "can't" tattooed on it, up to his ear. Healthy Communities

COVID-19 pandemic presented unique and difficult challenges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing community

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, March 24, 2021
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