At the Flint Eastside Mission, volunteers bustle around beginning at 8am, preparing for clients – anywhere from 100 to 180 men, women or children who typically live in the 48506 zip code. They come for a hot meal, or a chance to visit the food pantry or “shop” at the Clothing Center, get a haircut

Twelve local community leaders took a stand against breast cancer on Thursday August 25, in the first Real Men Wear Pink of Flint Campaign, an event that kicks off the fundraising efforts of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Those participating are Ed Benning, Brandon Carr, Pat Clark, Kent Elliott, Matt Franklin, Dr. Randy Hicks, Mark

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint is a non-profit organization dedicated to “help all children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with volunteer mentors.” Raul Garcia, a longtime Flint resident, had never considered being a Big Brother. But one day while working as a firefighter for the Flint Fire Department, Channel 12

It’s time for a new perspective on youth suicide. In October of 2014, the Duncanson family’s life was turned upside down when they discovered that their youngest son, Luke, had taken his own life. But here’s the thing: Luke was not depressed, or withdrawn, or bullied. He was a fun-loving and tender-hearted 14-year-old who made

Today, the Hagerman Foundation presented a $15,000 check to Camp Casey, a non-profit horseback riding program for children with cancer and rare blood disorders at Hurley Children’s Center. The grant will help bring the healing power of horses to children in Genesee County who are battling cancer. Founded in 2004, Camp Casey has been helping

Volunteers at animal shelters are very special people. They spend countless hours of their spare time caring for abandoned and unwanted pets, often exposed to the horror of interacting with animals that have been severely abused by the human hand. My City Magazine talked with volunteers at the Humane Society of Genesee County and Adopt-A-Pet

Quench in our hearts, O Lord, all fires of selfishness, Unfold to us the joys of true friendship, Open our minds to a better understanding of service, Teach us the real meaning of sharing, And help us to hold high those principles of Quota for which we stand. Quota International of Flint is an organization

To kids in a local Flint neighborhood, Vincent Smith, who wears sweats and a t-shirt bearing a #Eating logo, looks like a regular guy trying to rake and clean up a plot of land on Cottage Grove Avenue. Until they start talking to him – and learn that he’s no “regular guy.” He’s Vincent Smith

Losing a loved one is a devastating event for people of any age, but coping with grief can be especially overwhelming for children. That is why Ele’s Place recently opened a center in the Flint area. Ele’s Place is a nonprofit, community-based organization that helps children cope with a death in their life. Its mission

Genesys Health Foundation, in partnership with the Holly community, will host the first Tree of Love event Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 6 pm in the atrium of Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc Township. The evening will include music from the Holly Dickens Music Festival, a brief program, more entertainment from the Holly Dickens characters,

Phil Shaltz has been successfully investing in his community to make it stronger and better. Leading by example, he continues to do this with something he calls “a stupid idea that works” – the Blueberry Ambassadors. In 2012, Phil and his wife, Ardele, went on an Alaskan cruise vacation. During a zipline adventure, Phil overheard