Health and Wellness

In The News Leon El-Alamin is the founder and executive director of MADE Institute. He uses his own life experiences to help clients build new lives for themselves after being released from prison. Equity

M.A.D.E. Men: Transforming the lives of returning citizens

Ladel LewisWednesday, January 20, 2021
In The News A health department nurse administers a vaccine to a patient during the drive through vaccine clinic at Northwestern. Healthy Communities

“When we take care of other people that brings the community together”

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, January 19, 2021
Feature Story “I grew up steeped in that idea that you help those who come after you and you hope they will help the people who come after them.” Victoria Arteaga Equity

Conozcan los tres lideres de la Latinx comunidad ayudandao familias en Flint

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, January 13, 2021
In The News “We’ve seen a lot of mental health and therapy services provided to dads, and they become more confident about their parenting, and becoming more involved in society." - Shon Hart Healthy Communities

Flint-based nonprofit hopes to equip fathers with parenting, life skills

Sarah SpohnMonday, January 4, 2021
Feature Story James Riley sits at his dining room table inside his home in Flint, Michigan. Healthy Communities

More people than ever in Flint and surrounding areas are in need of food

Jenifer VelosoTuesday, November 24, 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 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 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 5, 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 Shekina Lee from No 2 Stripes Alike teaches kids about some of the animals she brought to an event at Berston Fieldhouse. Kids and Education

Harambee Wellness, Freeman Elementary Community Education team up for family fitness event

Patrick HayesTuesday, September 29, 2020
Feature Story Tiara Willingham, 28, Flint resident, stated, “It’s not about black or white blood. We all bleed the same blood. We all need to get together.” Equity

“All we ask is to be treated equally and left alone”

Jenifer VelosoFriday, September 25, 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 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. Healthy Communities

MSU epidemiologist hopes task force builds bridge between community, law enforcement

Brianna NargisoTuesday, September 15, 2020
In The News The Food Bank and FIA are teaming up for Empty Bowls on September 17, but this year it will be drive-through style. Healthy Communities

Two Flint organizations get creative with drive-through style events

Monday, September 7, 2020
In The News Oatmeal Club crop Kids and Education

How the Oatmeal Club teaches kids confidence, self-care, and community

Patrick HayesTuesday, September 1, 2020
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