Category : Community
Communities First, Inc. Co-Founder Essence Wilson honored with Michigan State University Alumni Service Award
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University has selected Essence Wilson, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Communities First, Inc., as a recipient of the Alumni...
Communities First Inc. offers financial education class for our troubled times
Featured photo: Many middle and lower class people have had trouble making ends meet since 2020. Image ©The Flint Courier News/L. M. Land/AI From Communities...
Raquel Thueme retires from Ruth Mott Foundation
Written by, and with photos by L. M. Land On October 23, 2025, over 150 people joined together to celebrate Raquel Thueme, retiring president of...
The Master’s Touch
Written by, with featured photo by L. M. Land Excerpts are from the book ‘The Master’s Touch, Find Your Gift’ by Pastor Kenneth R. Gillard...
City of Flint Announces Official Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours and Community Safety Measures
Photo by Yaroslav Shuraev: https://www.pexels.com/photo/children-wearing-costumes-5604938/ FLINT, Mich. — The City of Flint reminded residents that official Trick-or-Treat and Trunk-or-Treat hours will be observed from 4:00 p.m. to...
Project THRIVE expected to have positive impact on area teens’ mental health
Written by Tanya Terry Featured photo: Left to right: Crystal Cederna, associate professor and clinical psychologist in the C.S. Mott Department of Public Health and...
North Flint Food Market set to open November 12 after more than a decade of work
(Flint, Mich.) — The day the North Flint community has been waiting for is finally here. After more than a decade of dreaming, planning and...
BBBS Flint & Genesee County to celebrate those who keep “Mentorship In Motion” at the 2025 Big Celebration
Flint, MI – It takes a village to make Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint & Genesee County’s (BBBS) mission of igniting the power &...
First Frost Arts & Fine Crafts Fair being held at Flint Cultural Center Academy THIS weekend
Featured photo: Flint Cultural Center Academy, which will the location of the 2025 First FROST Arts & Fine Crafts Fair FLINT — The Flint Institute...