They are solution seekers. The people who attend the Flint Neighborhoods United (FNU) meeting the first Saturday of every month come to voice their concerns, hear those of others, and make decisions for change in the respective places they call home. It’s the same people every time. Familiar faces from neighborhood block clubs and area […]
Despite experiencing overwhelming challenges these past years, there are so many among us who are grateful for small blessings, and the joy that breaking bread and being together brings us over the holidays. This month, TheHUB celebrates the memories and food traditions we’re building together. Ashley Hamilton Flint native and Peace Corps. volunteer Ashley […]
Regularity and routine. It’s what makes people feel secure and connected, like they belong and have a stake in something greater than themselves. It’s this kind of thinking that goes into the monthly meetings of Flint Neighborhoods United. On the first Saturday of each month, the coalition of block clubs, neighborhood associations, and crime […]
Part of the drive of those in neighborhood associations and block clubs is their devotion to place. Those who have made Flint their home for some time understand that the answer to real change lies at a micro-level – meaning getting in there and getting things done. Carma Lewis, president of Flint Neighborhoods United (FNU), […]
Carma Lewis knows a thing or two about meetings. She has weekly meetings and monthly meetings. Sometimes she even finds herself at meetings about meetings. Whether the convener or a participant, Lewis, president of Flint Neighborhoods United (FNU), sees her role in the various sessions she attends as one of collecting news to share with […]
Every movement starts with an idea. In the case of the Flint Forward (#FlintFwd) campaign, the idea was to promote the strength, creativity, and versatility of the community it represents. #FlintFwd began as a social media strategy to inspire a city bombarded by unflattering images and bad news. Flint business owner, investor and champion Jocelyn […]