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Communities First, Inc. Co-Founder Essence Wilson honored with Michigan State University Alumni Service Award

TanyaOctober 31, 2025

by TanyaOctober 31, 20250127

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...

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Communities First Inc. offers financial education class for our troubled times

TanyaOctober 31, 2025

by TanyaOctober 31, 20250116

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...

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Raquel Thueme retires from Ruth Mott Foundation

TanyaOctober 31, 2025October 31, 2025

by TanyaOctober 31, 2025October 31, 20250106

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...

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The Master’s Touch

TanyaOctober 30, 2025October 30, 2025

by TanyaOctober 30, 2025October 30, 20250286

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...

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City Prepares to Assist Residents as SNAP Benefits and Federal Paychecks Face Suspension

TanyaOctober 29, 2025

by TanyaOctober 29, 20250172

FLINT, Mich. — As the federal government shutdown continues, the City of Flint Administration is taking proactive steps to support residents who may soon face disruptions...

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City of Flint Announces Official Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours and Community Safety Measures

TanyaOctober 29, 2025

by TanyaOctober 29, 20250161

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...

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Project THRIVE expected to have positive impact on area teens’ mental health

TanyaOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025

by TanyaOctober 29, 2025October 29, 20250215

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...

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North Flint Food Market set to open November 12 after more than a decade of work

TanyaOctober 24, 2025

by TanyaOctober 24, 20250304

(Flint, Mich.) — The day the North Flint community has been waiting for is finally here. After more than a decade of dreaming, planning and...

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BBBS Flint & Genesee County to celebrate those who keep “Mentorship In Motion” at the 2025 Big Celebration

TanyaOctober 24, 2025

by TanyaOctober 24, 20250196

Flint, MI – It takes a village to make Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint & Genesee County’s (BBBS) mission of igniting the power &...

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Parking relief for residents: City introduces 30-minute metered parking grace period

TanyaOctober 24, 2025

by TanyaOctober 24, 20250182

Featured photo-Brandy Curtis of the City of Flint DDA speaks about the new grace period for parking in front of City Hall. FLINT, Mich. –...

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Communities First, Inc. Co-Founder Essence Wilson honored with Michigan State University Alumni Service Award

Communities First Inc. offers financial education class for our troubled times

Raquel Thueme retires from Ruth Mott Foundation

The Master’s Touch

City Prepares to Assist Residents as SNAP Benefits and Federal Paychecks Face Suspension

City of Flint Announces Official Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours and Community Safety Measures

Project THRIVE expected to have positive impact on area teens’ mental health

North Flint Food Market set to open November 12 after more than a decade of work

BBBS Flint & Genesee County to celebrate those who keep “Mentorship In Motion” at the 2025 Big Celebration

Parking relief for residents: City introduces 30-minute metered parking grace period

Flint Courier News hosts media literacy workshop, Saturday, Nov. 8

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Communities First, Inc. Co-Founder Essence Wilson honored with Michigan State University Alumni Service Award

Local families urged to prepare for potentially ‘detrimental effect’ of SNAP monthly payment food benefits ending Nov. 1

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