When Jia Ireland visits detained teens at the Genesee Valley Regional Center (GVRC) she doesn’t see a bunch of juvenile delinquents. She views them as children who’ve been stereotyped as “bad kids,” but who are actually from broken homes or dysfunctional families. The teens often raised themselves or ran away to escape abuse or violence. […]
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 […]
Flint sparks with potential. It has an enviable kind of “can do” spirit that just cannot be manufactured. It was born here. At its center is a remarkable group of resilient citizens who never ever give up. It’s that kind of community spirit that buoys the interest and investment of Flint-based organizations like the C.S. […]