Children

In The News Jada Wilburn showing off some of the lip gloss she created. Entrepreneurship

Meet Jada, Flint’s 5-year-old lip gloss entrepreneur

Patrick HayesTuesday, October 20, 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
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
Feature Story Janae Felton watches attentively as Brownell kindergarten teacher Deanna Maher shows her a flashcard during sidewalk school. Neighborhoods

Teachers and parents are coming together to give their kids the best of both worlds

Santiago OchoaWednesday, September 30, 2020
In The News New Crim Fitness Foundation CEO Lauren Holaly-Zembo moved into the role on September 1. Healthy Communities

“We want to be a model for the rest of the nation”

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 30, 2020
In The News TK Thomas, a student at Flint Southwestern, is creating an app to help kids battling mental health issues. Kids and Education

Flint student creating app aimed at fighting depression and anxiety

Sarah SpohnTuesday, September 29, 2020
In The News Students at GVRC are continuing to receive arts programming virtually through Youth Arts: Unlocked. Kids and Education

Youth Arts: Unlocked finds creative ways to deliver virtual programs at GVRC

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 23, 2020
In The News Sylvester Jones (left) and Todd Womack leading a "The Vent" session at Whaley Park. Equity

Community dialogues provide insight on how to create “radical change”

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 23, 2020
Feature Story Kyle Kuzma working with young basketball players during his 2019 camp at Powers Catholic High School. Arts and Culture

Basketball has saved my son’s mental health during the pandemic

Patrick HayesTuesday, September 22, 2020
In The News A Flint Police Officer's story inspired Ann-Marie Blaney to raise money to provide basketballs to Flint kids. Healthy Communities

Story from Flint Police Officer inspires basketball donation drive

Patrick HayesTuesday, September 22, 2020
In The News HolmesFron Neighborhoods

This Flint nonprofit is looking to raise money for northside schools including Brownell and Holmes

Santiago OchoaWednesday, September 09, 2020
In The News Roy Nichols, founder of Charity C.U.T.S. finished up a haircut at Berston Fieldhouse. Kids and Education

Charity C.U.T.S. barbers wanted to make sure Flint kids are starting school with fresh haircuts

Patrick HayesWednesday, September 02, 2020
Feature Story Flint native This Life. We Lead. used song proceeds to support students. Kids and Education

Rapper This Life. We Lead. uses song proceeds to buy curriculum for Flint and Detroit schools

Patrick HayesWednesday, August 26, 2020
In The News Over the course of 20 or so streams, volunteers from all walks of life and all parts of the city kept Flint children entertained and engaged. Neighborhoods

‘Live Literacy’ combined learning, literacy and entertainment during the worst days of the pandemic

Santiago OchoaWednesday, August 05, 2020
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