Big Brothers, Big Sisters still providing mentorship in virtual format, family adopted through program
For 76 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability...
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YWCA Greater Flint awarded $1 million dollar gift donation to help establish Women’s Empowerment Center
YWCA Greater Flint can fast-track the development of a Women’s Empowerment Center that will give area women and girls a place to gather, learn and...
Institute of R.H.Y.M.E.S. adjusts male mentorship program during pandemic
Featured photo: John Rhymes Founded by founder and executive director John Rhymes, the Institute of R.H.Y.M.E.S. (Reaching and Helping Young Minorities to Excel and Succeed)...
Flint Youth Basketball League now recruiting
The FYBL is a competitive youth basketball league designed to teach the fundamentals of the sport of basketball to boys and girls. While learning the...
Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village (SBEV) hosting annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
In celebration of Thanksgiving, the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village (SBEV) is hosting an annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for Flint families. Families will receive one free...
Genesee County woman aspires to help others when she overcomes COVID-19 effects
Featured photo: Cassidy Brinker, age 21, of Genesee County with her dog, Carolina. Brinker said Carolina “helps her get through.” Written by Tanya Terry Cassidy...
How to make remote-learning more rewarding and fun
(StatePoint) In the remote-learning environment of the 2020-21 academic year, certain types of classes have been deprioritized and the school day has lost some of...
Free ‘Character Development Workshops’ being offered by the ‘New’ McCree Theatre
Featured photo: Bille Scott Lindo is one of the very talented “New” McCree Theatres veteran actresses that will be featured in the ‘new’ McCree Theatre’s...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint & Genesee County first virtual event in 76 years to benefit families with added stressors during crisis
During this COVID-19 season, Big Brothers Big Sisters continues to enroll, match and support one-to-one mentoring relationships through virtual, facetime, phone and other online platforms....