A low point in Shearese Stapleton’s personal life led to a mission of uplifting others. “I went through a divorce in 2011 and my life changed drastically after that,” she recalls. The transition to single parenting and related adjustments left Stapleton twisting in the wind, emotionally. But, not one to be content without solutions, she […]
Thomas Baker Jr. was murdered in Flint in October, 2014. The crime remained unsolved, leaving his family heartbroken and frustrated until Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County took on the case and found answers. “Crime Stoppers stepped in when we were in our crisis and gave my brother and my family a voice to […]
Shon Hart speaks very frankly about the faulty fathering that was at work in his own household. It’s a tender subject, but one he’s willing to open up about given what he went through. “I had been waiting all my life for my father to speak to me – to my destiny to help me […]
As cities go, Flint has more than its fair share of neighborhood organizations, block clubs and concerned citizens who want nothing more than the growth and prosperity that has started to take hold to continue. Right alongside them are nonprofit organizations that are working to better the city. Primary among those is the Ruth Mott […]
Despite experiencing overwhelming challenges these past years, there are so many among us who are grateful for small blessings, and the joy that breaking bread and being together brings us over the holidays. This month, TheHUB celebrates the memories and food traditions we’re building together. Flint Neighborhoods United President Carma Lewis is grateful for family. […]
Despite experiencing overwhelming challenges these past years, there are so many among us who are grateful for small blessings, and the joy that breaking bread and being together brings us over the holidays. This month, TheHUB celebrates the memories and food traditions we’re building together. Pastor George Wilkinson is extremely grateful for three things – […]
Despite experiencing overwhelming challenges these past years, there are so many among us who are grateful for small blessings, and the joy that breaking bread and being together brings us over the holidays. This month, TheHUB celebrates the memories and food traditions we’re building together. Tanja Hill, owner of Pristine Baskets and Gifts, is grateful […]
Despite experiencing overwhelming challenges these past years, there are so many among us who are grateful for small blessings, and the joy that breaking bread and being together brings us over the holidays. This month, TheHUB celebrates the memories and food traditions we’re building together. Alvin Brown, TheHUB’s photographer and videographer, is grateful for the […]
Despite experiencing overwhelming challenges these past years, there are so many among us who are grateful for small blessings, and the joy that breaking bread and being together brings us over the holidays. This month, TheHUB celebrates the memories and food traditions we’re building together. Flint Soup Director Adrian Monatgue’s family takes a moment to […]
Despite experiencing overwhelming challenges these past years, there are so many among us who are grateful for small blessings, and the joy that breaking bread and being together brings us over the holidays. This month, TheHUB celebrates the memories and food traditions we’re building together. Stacy Swimp, TheHUB columnist and special projects coordinator, is grateful […]