If you are 16-19 years old and a Flint resident Flint & Genesee Education & Talent could have a job for you. The organization aims to fill a variety of seasonal job openings, with work beginning as early as next week for some positions. Applications for these jobs are due immediately. There are nearly 40 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Flint residents who need help due to the water crisis are encouraged to attend the Flint Water Recovery Resource Fair on Wednesday, July 25 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village, 4119 N. Saginaw St. Hosted by the City of Flint, the goal of the fair is to provide the community information […]
While downtown Flint renovations are moving at an exponential pace, some of the neighborhoods of Flint are experiencing a much slower transition. But, thanks to concerned neighbors banding together and organizing clean-ups, change is happening. Shady Acres Mobile Home Park, at 4615 Western Road, used to be filled with families and more than 100 single-wide […]
For more than 20 years volunteers have joined forces for the Flint River and Community Cleanup. This year the event will be held across Genesee and Lapeer Counties on April 28 from 9 a.m. – noon with multiple community beautification, stewardship and cleanup events. You can be one of those volunteers. The Flint River Watershed […]
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 […]
So many times, the person behind the scenes of the biggest development is the person next door. What becomes the new neighborhood mural, playground or renovation project usually starts as an idea in the mind of a resident with a vision and commitment. This is critical when it comes to the priceless work of community […]
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 […]
Neighborhoods are the backbone of any community and, in Flint, they are the epicenter of its recovery efforts. Nowhere is the city’s community character and warmth more evident than in its neighborhoods. Residents showcase community strength and resilience. They are buoying community spirit and, yes, rebuilding their neighborhoods and their lives. The Neighborhood Engagement Hub […]