On Oct. 9, there are few places that Malinda Baker would rather be than the “Moving You Forward Opportunity Expo” taking place at Kettering University. She says she’s planning on attending the large-scale resource fair, “because it’s an opportunity to efficiently learn about so many different local programs. So often services go unused, because people simply […]
The places we pray should be sacred and safe, but following the recent tragedies in Charleston, Pittsburgh and New Zealand, many admit they are not. “Now more than ever it’s vital for places of worship to take control of their parishioners’ safety,” according to . Mark James, Executive Director of Panther Protection Services. The security expert […]
Often Pride events are put on by larger organizations such as Michigan Pride, but when Wellness Services, Inc. noticed the lack of Pride events in Flint, it decided to launch one. Eight years ago, the first Flint Pride event began as a small event to increase visibility for the LGBTQ+ community in the Flint area, […]
While traveling the country to communities where health and wellness are significant concerns Debra Peek-Haynes was inspired by a story from Flint. Like many households impacted by the local water crisis, a woman Peek-Haynes met was beyond concerned. Her son was suffering in school, displaying symptoms of lead exposure. Despite Flint’s many support initiatives, including […]