Healthy Communities

Feature Story According to the Polaris Project, 1 in 7 children reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children became victims of sexual trafficking. Healthy Communities

“I know I am worthy of love even though I was told differently before”

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, November 17, 2020
In The News Barbara Culp, owner of N'Dpanda Consignments and Resale Shop, has been assisted by a Restart Flint grant. Entrepreneurship

Chamber grant helps Flint consignment shop manage during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ashley SchaferTuesday, November 17, 2020
In The News Pastor Ezra Tillman Jr. and Catrina Tillman with Jayden Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Equity

Flint couple appears on former presidential candidate Julián Castro’s podcast

Sarah SpohnTuesday, November 17, 2020
Longform A Joy for All robotic dog. Healthy Communities

Michigan agencies distribute robotic pets to help elders combat loneliness during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, November 16, 2020
In The News Over 500 people gathered together at The Urban Renaissance Center celebrated their 10 annual Holiday Walk on Tuesday evening, December 10. Community Development

Flint Holiday Wish List 2020

Monday, November 16, 2020
Longform Prescriptions Healthy Communities

Here's how Michigan health care experts are reducing risks of medication overload

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 12, 2020
In The News Artists, parents, and other community members helped kids paint and design "silly bikes" for a parade on November 7. Neighborhoods

Teaching unity and community using bikes, cardboard, and a little spray paint

Patrick HayesWednesday, November 11, 2020
In The News Carlos Conner (left) and Jason Trice of Bedrock Apparel. Neighborhoods

Photo Gallery: Halloween 2020 in Flint

Patrick HayesWednesday, November 04, 2020
In The News Organizers of a #walkthevote parade in Flint in front of City Hall on November 1. Equity

“Don’t let anyone tell you your vote doesn’t count”

Patrick HayesMonday, November 02, 2020
In The News Volunteers work during a cleanup in the College Cultural Neighorhood over the summer. Neighborhoods

Step Up Pick Up event the latest of many creative ways neighborhoods have been engaged this year

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 20, 2020
In The News Ronnie Dunn is the president of Flint Faith Ryderz. Healthy Communities

Cycling group blends community, fitness in Flint

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, October 13, 2020
In The News Megan Heyza (left) of the Flint Porch Project. Neighborhoods

“Porches have the ability to be interaction hubs among neighbors”

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 13, 2020
In The News A new community lab was opened at the Flint Development Center in October. Healthy Communities

New Flint lab aimed at rebuilding community trust in water

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 13, 2020
Feature Story Ace Gabbana during a performance the Flint Local 432. Arts and Culture

Flint music venues need help to keep doors open

Sarah SpohnTuesday, October 06, 2020
In The News Jerome Threlkeld has lived in Sarvis Park since 1973. Neighborhoods

Neighborhood event tries to bridge gap between law enforcement, residents

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 06, 2020
In The News Covid-19 testing protocol has been expanded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to include mild symptoms like fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. Healthy Communities

Michigan’s Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities identifying needs of vulnerable residents

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 06, 2020
In The News Dr. Debra Furr-Holden is one of nine community members on a city of Flint task force to help give input from the community to law enforcement. Equity

How Michigan moved the needle on racial disparities in COVID

Reader SubmissionMonday, October 05, 2020
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