BROWSING:  Community

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and it stands today as one of the most influential private philanthropic institutions in the United States, with a reach that extends across the globe.

What was once an empty, uninhabitable property in Flint has been transformed into a thriving space filled with color, creativity and community, thanks to the vision of local entrepreneur Janie Case Beuthin.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

A special reception was recently held to welcome Nicole Samsel to the creative helm of the Flint Repertory Theatre as its Interim Artistic Director. This is Nicole’s fourth season with the Flint Repertory. Originally from St. Louis, she moved to Flint from Los Angeles. She has worked in several cities across the U.S. — from Florida and the East Coast (New York) to the West Coast (Los Angeles), as well as in multiple Midwest cities.

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.