Moving You Forward Opportunity Expo explores ways to support financial health for the whole family

Moving You Forward Opportunity Expo explores ways to support financial health for the whole family

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 […]

Your vote needed to crown Flint’s most neighborly leaders with community awards

Your vote needed to crown Flint’s most neighborly leaders with community awards

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 […]

Blight be gone: Neighbors clean up Shady Acres Mobile Home Park

Blight be gone: Neighbors clean up Shady Acres Mobile Home Park

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 […]

Neighbors take steps in the right direction at ongoing workshop

Neighbors take steps in the right direction at ongoing workshop

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 […]

Neighbors are Newsmakers

Neighbors are Newsmakers

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 […]

Neighborhood Engagement Hub helps residents revitalize, restore Flint neighborhoods

Neighborhood Engagement Hub helps residents revitalize, restore Flint neighborhoods

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 […]

Flint Neighborhood Engagement Hub’s new director will energize resident-led efforts

Flint Neighborhood Engagement Hub’s new director will energize resident-led efforts

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 […]