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Partner Content An educator leads a Linking Lessons session. Flintside - Flint

Linking Lessons brings healthy lifestyle basics to Metro Detroit teens

Claire Charlton and Louis RicardTuesday, April 21, 2020
Feature Story A lack of municipal support has left the community with less access to resources than most, making what is for many a difficult situation, even worse. Flintside - FlintHealthy Communities

How Flint’s Latinx leadership is making up for lack of access to government and private aid

Santiago OchoaWednesday, April 15, 2020
Feature Story In 2018 there were 2,440 recorded victims of domestic violence in Genesee County according to Michigan Incident Crime Reporting. Flintside - FlintHealthy Communities

Domestic violence resources offer relief for lives endangered by quarantine

Xandr BrownWednesday, April 15, 2020
Partner Content Students taste strawberry and spinach salad in a SPLASH/Nutrition program at Hughes Elementary in Marshall. Flintside - Flint

For Calhoun ISD, community change starts with healthy classroom food tastings

By Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, April 14, 2020
Partner Content Students prepare for a food tasting. Flintside - Flint

MARESA promotes healthy eating and fitness in the rural Upper Peninsula

Greg TaskerTuesday, April 14, 2020
Partner Content Kids participate in a Best Food Forward class at Pearl Lean Elementary in Warren. Flintside - Flint

Working together to improve food security in Warren

David SandsThursday, April 9, 2020
Feature Story quarantineimage1_2020 Flintside - FlintKids and Education

10 homey ways to ditch family cabin fever during quarantine

Ashley SchaferWednesday, April 8, 2020
Feature Story Cole Wharton is a Flintside contributor based in Holly. Flintside - FlintHealthy Communities

ESSAY: Watching ‘Rona through a kaleidoscope

Cole WhartonWednesday, April 8, 2020
Partner Content Kids fly kites at a sports gear giveaway at the Kinross Recreation Center. Flintside - Flint

Coalition aims to build a healthier community in UP's Kinross Township

Greg TaskerTuesday, April 7, 2020
Feature Story Several Michigan-based organizations are aiming to spread awareness about the dangers of kidney disease among African Americans, particularly in the Flint area. Flintside - FlintHealthy Communities

Mutual aid is making a comeback during COVID-19 outbreak

Kate RoffMonday, April 6, 2020
Feature Story Though nurses usually work two to four 12-hour shifts in a row, Leah Gatica says workdays have started to feel longer as hospitals brace themselves for what’s to come. Flintside - FlintHealthy Communities

Interview with McLaren nurse, Leah Gatica: 'The kindest thing you can do is stay home.'

Santiago OchoaFriday, April 3, 2020
Feature Story Social media is providing the much needed human connection people may feel they’re losing under the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. Flintside - FlintNeighborhoods

Flint neighbors harness social media to deliver water, medicine, and scavenger hunts

Ashley SchaferWednesday, April 1, 2020
Feature Story Coming up on the final days of his last recitals and college education, Sauter's looking forward to growing his freelance music lessons business. Flintside - FlintArts and Culture

UM-Flint student, Russ Sauter, on his journey with percussion and sharing the rhythm

Cole WhartonWednesday, April 1, 2020
Feature Story Coming from a background in fashion design, Shay Oliver can’t help but infuse the face masks she makes with a bit of flair. Flintside - FlintHealthy Communities

Sewing for Safety: Flint’s Shay Oliver and friends craft homemade face masks for health workers

Santiago OchoaFriday, March 27, 2020
Longform Meals on Wheels driver Lamar Ellington gives Beverly Sullivan, 79, a meal delivery for her mom, Ellen Dennis, 97. Flintside - Flint

Here’s how Michigan helps elders stay where they want to be: at home

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 26, 2020
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