A few neighborly nominees will become award winners Sept. 27 at a community celebration in University Square Park in honor of National Good Neighbor Day. The Good Neighbor Awards are presented by Flint Neighborhoods United and you are invited to vote for your favorite. Nominees include local residents, foundations, non-profits, community improvement programs, and companies […]
Lifting up neighbors, friends and visitors alike, the sounds of the Heritage & Harmony Festival are already drawing interest, attention and accolades on this, the first day of its 3-day run in Flint’s Historic Civic Park Neighborhood. Organizers feel that it is important to bring celebratory events like this back into Flint’s neighborhoods and are […]
Music, a marketplace and more are all a part of the inaugural Heritage & Harmony Festival, which kicks off Monday, July 2. The aim of the event is simple: To bring Flint residents together through music and fellowship in the heart of the historic Civic Park Neighborhood, which was among America’s first planned neighborhoods. The neighborhood […]
Talk of change is becoming increasingly common among Flint residents. From front-lawn chats to community meetings, neighbors are inspired by the progress they see in the city and they’re often more motivated to contribute their time and energy toward greater success. An ongoing series promoting organizing and leadership skills is one of the latest opportunities […]
Many have already taken the first step. Other local residents who want to learn how they can impact their communities are welcome to attend the “Neighbors Changing Flint: The First Step Is Yours” training series, says Ashley Everhart, agency director of the Neighborhood Engagement Hub. Set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday March 28 at Asbury United […]
Kevin Schronce, a lead planner for the City of Flint, believes the city will allow growing facilities for medical marijuana. According to Schronce, the issue is scheduled to be discussed at the city council meeting tonight, March 12, where a presentation from the Michigan Municipal League will provide an estimate of the amount of revenue […]
Flint residents are incredibly committed to restoring their neighborhoods. It’s something the Neighborhood Engagement Hub recognizes. The nonprofit organization works to improve the quality of life for communities by working directly with residents and neighborhood organizations, helping them get their projects from the starting point to the finish line. “They have been a part of […]
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 […]
Chris Zuwala, a Potter Longway resident and association president, has fond memories of his neighborhood. Like much of Flint, the east side community that nurtured him has changed a lot since his childhood, but he still cherishes supporters who help keep it a safe, hospitable place. The days of coming home from work and not […]