If you live in the city you might have noticed some positive changes. More Flint businesses are setting up shop downtown, home values are rising and neighborhoods are buzzing with new life. Even national perception of the city is changing: Flint was recently named one of U.S. News and World Report’s “125 Best Places to […]
Kettering knows that it is not a lone figure in Flint. If it succeeds, then the neighborhoods around it have to succeed as well. A little elbow grease, community involvement, and acknowledgement from the government made that dual success a reality. When Robert McMahan took over as president in 2012 there became a push for […]
A walk through the University Avenue Corridor (UAC) today looks much different than it did five years ago. With Kettering University leading the way, the neighborhood residents and businesses are making a positive change and taking pride in their communities. Kettering has been an integral part of the Flint community for nearly a century and […]
Talk of change is becoming increasingly common among Flint residents. From front-lawn chats to community meetings, neighbors are inspired by the progress they see in the city and they’re often more motivated to contribute their time and energy toward greater success. An ongoing series promoting organizing and leadership skills is one of the latest opportunities […]
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 […]
Regularity and routine. It’s what makes people feel secure and connected, like they belong and have a stake in something greater than themselves. It’s this kind of thinking that goes into the monthly meetings of Flint Neighborhoods United. On the first Saturday of each month, the coalition of block clubs, neighborhood associations, and crime […]
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 […]