If you are 16-19 years old and a Flint resident Flint & Genesee Education & Talent could have a job for you. The organization aims to fill a variety of seasonal job openings, with work beginning as early as next week for some positions. Applications for these jobs are due immediately. There are nearly 40 […]
A four-month Our African American Film Series that begins with Toni Morrison’s acclaimed “The Pieces that I Am” in November and ends with the emotional film “Mr. Church” on Feb. 13 will celebrate the artistry of African Americans in entertainment. The series, designed to “inspire, inform, empower and entertain” attendees, is hosted by Communities First […]
Almost a decade ago Flint’s Coolidge Elementary School closed its door forever, a move that showed the changing reality of the neighborhood. Dropping attendance coupled with high cost closed that chapter in the neighborhood in 2011, but a new one was written by the non-profit Communities First Inc., which bought the property from the Flint School […]
If you live in the city you might have noticed some positive changes. More Flint businesses are setting up shop downtown, home values are rising and neighborhoods are buzzing with new life. Even national perception of the city is changing: Flint was recently named one of U.S. News and World Report’s “125 Best Places to […]
Flint is made up of diverse groups, and they will be able to learn more about each other on May 11 at “A Taste of Culture.” People can come and not just learn about, but experience some of the cultures that make up Flint. There will be food along with educational activities to promote lifelong learning, […]
Communities First, Inc.’s Essence Wilson raised more than $37 million in capital from a variety of funding sources for affordable housing and mixed use projects in Flint. For that work she was recently selected from more than 500 entries as one of Real Estate Forum’s Women to Watch in its September issue. Wilson’s efforts helped […]
by Sarah Schuch For Chelsea Reeves her Kettering University co-op experience wasn’t just about growing professionally but learning what it means to give back to the community. Her time at Kettering opened up many opportunities to volunteer in Flint through the National Society of Black Engineers and Kagle Leadership Initiatives. It was those experiences that […]
If you’re a fan of America’s Got Talent you probably remember Linkin’ Bridge. The a cappella group made it to the finals in 2016. Here’s your chance to see them live. Linkin’ Bridge will headline the Genesee District Library’s 17th Annual Black History Month Brunch on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Genesys Conference & Banquet Center […]
It seemed a peculiar setting for a discussion about affordable housing. Traverse City is better known as a community that boosts Michigan’s tourism than one that attracts low- and moderate-income residents. But some took notice when a young man attending a public meeting spoke up about his daily, 45-minute trip from work into town, saying […]
Helping address housing challenges is the goal of an organization now in need of help from the city it serves. Communities First, Inc. is eligible to receive $5,000 in grant funds through a statewide Investing in Communities program, sponsored by Independent Bank, but winning the award depends on votes. Communities First is responsible for affordable […]