Kettering knows that it is not a lone figure in Flint. If it succeeds, then the neighborhoods around it have to succeed as well. A little elbow grease, community involvement, and acknowledgement from the government made that dual success a reality. When Robert McMahan took over as president in 2012 there became a push for […]
A popular afterschool program serving Flint’s youth is welcoming new students aboard. YouthQuest, a 32-week extracurricular initiative that provides activities structured around academics, physical fitness, science, math, technology, and leadership development, begins Sept. 17 at more than a dozen Genesee County schools. “YouthQuest offers a safe place for students to explore new interests and build […]
A new option for education will bring new opportunity for youth with the opening of Educare Flint, the newly opened school on the campus of Durant-Tuuri-Mott Elementary. The $15 million, 34,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that will welcome as many as 220 students will also welcome media, state and local dignitaries and other special community guests to […]
It’s not the typical corporate-inspired video, but neither is the “I Crim for Flint” outreach campaign. In line with its mission to promote healthy lifestyles in the community, Crim Fitness Foundation released the “I Crim for Flint” anthem and video in July. An upbeat rap and soul tune, featuring Mama Sol and singer Cherisse Bradley, […]