In Genesee County and the surrounding area, there are many groups of dedicated people who selflessly give thousands of hours of their time rescuing and protecting unwanted and abandoned animals. Linda Garland-Molpus, founder of Purrsuit of Happyness cat rescue, is one such person. “I’ve been doing rescue for a long time,” she shares. In June

Tami Kromer and her husband, David, have provided foster care for 40 children in their lifetime and their 40th, a teenager, still lives with them along with their two adopted children. The caring couple adopted three of the children they fostered. Tami is now the founder and director of Clara’s Hope, which was created in

Starting April 26, contestants vied for the chance to be slimed with the authentic slime from the Nickelodeon hit show Double Dare. Whoever raised the most dollars for the Whaley Children’s Center would claim the prize. The contestants were: Angela Boyce, Amber Taylor, Sheriff Chris Swanson, Clay Church, Daniel Crannie, Fred Zerka, Matt Franklin, McKenzie

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has awarded a $250,000 grant to Genesee County Habitat for Humanity (Genesee Habitat) to be used for replacing the roof on their building. Genesee Habitat is located at 101 Burton St. in Flint. The building houses the main offices and is also used for holding financial education and homebuyer education

Rebecca’s Reason, a nonprofit organization, was founded in July 2016 by Sarah Curtis, Executive Director. The mission is to provide financial assistance to families who have lost a child or their child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. The organization was named to honor the brief life of Curtis’ daughter, Rebecca Anne. This is

Genesee County Habitat for Humanity (Genesee Habitat), is proud to announce a Ribbon Cutting to be held on April 30 at 3:30pm at 315 Sylvan Court in Flint. The event acknowledges the launching of the “Almost Home” program and the completion of the townhomes. Genesee Habitat is one of only a few of the 1,200

Well of Hope (WOH) is a nonprofit organization located in Flint. It was founded in February 2005 and incorporated in 2006. Since then, the organization has offered programs that help break down barriers to education for children and unify families, according to Chia Morgan, Program Coordinator and Treasurer. Morgan’s father, Will, is the president and

He had big shoes to fill … but Tony Tucker, former owner of Krystal Jo’s Diner in Flint, hit the ground running when he replaced Chris Hamilton as executive director of Old Newsboys of Flint last year. Hamilton passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2019. Well known for his community service, Tucker took over the

Christmas is the time of year to give to those who are less fortunate. The Greater Flint community is especially generous and always willing to lend a helping hand. This year, the need is greater than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ways to give are a little different. Following is a list of

It isn’t very often that one hears about a nonprofit organization founded and operated by kids. Snuggle Sacks was founded in August 2015 by Stacy Daul’s three children: Addisyn, Jaxson and Sheridan. Based in Fenton, this group’s goal is to increase awareness of homelessness in our communities and provide survival kits for those in need.

Thanksgiving is the time of year to be grateful and to celebrate the simple things in life – family, friends, food. It is also the time of year to reach out a helping hand to those less fortunate and this year, there are local area organizations and businesses with plans to do so. With the