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 […]
by Sarah Schuch Kettering University students have been a part of the Flint community for more than four years as they work, go to school and volunteer. Sometimes they also get the opportunity to invest in the community in a unique way. Two students, Adam Hartley and Emily Dunkel, have had the opportunity to be […]
The Flint Children’s Museum has activities for kids of all ages. There are more than 40 hands-on educational and fun exhibits tucked in every corner. On Sunday, Feb. 4 you can see it all for free courtesy of Kohl’s Cares for Kids and the Hurley Medical Center. This museum is located on the campus of […]
As we wind up 2017 it’s a good time to think about the past and plan for the future. The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has done both. Earlier this year it launched an initiative called “2020: Building the Future.” It focuses on development projects and education and destination programs that the chamber says […]
The link between eating right and growing a more vibrant community is palpable, says Rev. Dr. Tommy McDoniel. Surround your environment with a garden plentiful in nutritious greens and fruits and good things happen. Eating habits start to change, resulting in improved health. You’re also more likely to invest time outdoors tending to that garden, […]
Kettering University students are involved and interested. It’s a part of the university’s culture and evident from the moment students step on to campus. They arrive and immediately start making a difference in the community, according to Sarah Schuch, Communications Manager, Kettering University. This month, student and faculty volunteers happily participated in the final efforts needed […]
You can’t run. You can’t hide. One way or another, we are all going to age, and for more and more women that means new challenges as they grow older and prepare for retirement. The “Age Wave,” the massive population and cultural shift cause by aging Baby Boomers, will be the topic of this year’s […]
You can’t run. You can’t hide. One way or another, we are all going to age, and for more and more women that means new challenges as they grow older and prepare for retirement. The “Age Wave,” the massive population and cultural shift cause by aging Baby Boomers, will be the topic of this […]
Dave Phaneuf found his dream house – an 1898 Queen Ann home in Flint’s Grand Traverse neighborhood – and wound up having it all. Through the house he connected with a five-generation legacy and adopted a key role in stabilizing the community. “The neighborhood looked a little down on its luck. The house was in […]
Two million: That’s the commitment that Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and the Consumers Energy Foundation collectively pledged toward creating a Flint Promise scholarship fund for Flint high school graduates. Consumers Energy Foundation’s $1 million commitment is the largest it has ever given, according to company officials, who distributed $840,000 to Genesee County-based nonprofits over […]