BROWSING:  Community

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is celebrating a century of giving for good in its hometown of Flint and in communities around the world. The Foundation entered 2026 with a new 10-year strategic plan and a continued commitment to promoting a just, equitable and sustainable society.

The Kyle Kuzma Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization that strives to positively impact the lives of single mothers and enhance the lives of their children.

A colleague introduced Bobbie Kirby to real estate, and she has been a landlord since the early 1990s while working as a financial manager at General Motors.

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Flint and Genesee County invites the community to “roll into the Aloha spirit” for the 47th annual Gary Haggart Bowl For Kids’ Sake, happening February 19–22, 2026 at Galaxy Lanes in Grand Blanc. This year’s island‑themed celebration,

Becky Gaskin joined the American Red Cross in Spring 2022, serving as the executive director for the East Central Bay, Michigan Chapter. She serves as the community liaison for the chapter, which is based in Flint and covers ten surrounding counties: Arenac, Bay, Genesee, Gladwin, Huron, Lapeer, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola.

It’s almost February, which means the Polar Plunge is right around the corner.

With $40,000 of their own money, William Gainey, Brian Tesler, M.D., and their son Aiden Gainey approached the Community Foundation of Greater Flint in July about establishing four endowments to benefit the Genesee County community. Those four endowments — the Genesee County Historical Society Fund, the Flint Genealogical Society Fund, the Whaley Historic House Museum Fund, and the Stockton House Museum Fund — were officially established on October 6.

At 70 years old, Richard (Dick) Skaff shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, his family owned business, Skaff Furniture Carpet One in Flint (Mundy Township), is preparing for another major expansion. He’s CEO and president.

Sue Peters has been named the next president of the Ruth Mott Foundation. She brings more than two decades of philanthropic and nonprofit experience in Flint, most recently serving as vice president of community impact at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, where she specialized in grantmaking, community leadership, and resource development.

Ashley Bond was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint, effective August 11.