It’s been said, “Always listen to your heart” – and that’s good advice, not only when making an important decision but also concerning when, what and how to eat. For many years, February has been observed as American Heart Month; therefore, it’s a time to make sure our self care includes taking extra care of
In late 2022, the Friends of Berston (FOB) Board of Directors appointed Valorie Horton its interim executive director, following the sudden death of beloved former executive director Bryant “BB” Nolden. An FOB member since 2015, Horton is currently board president and charged with helping the plans move forward with the $30 million Berston Field House
The biggest, most life-changing phone call Jenna Schroeder has ever received did not exactly come at an opportune time. The Clio native spent more than a decade doggedly working her way through the basketball officiating ranks, starting with youth games and progressing to small college, major college, the NBA G-League and WNBA. Her pursuit of
While working with the Alzheimer’s Association in 2019, current FIA Access Coordinator Jennifer Giddings-Essenmacher noticed something missing in Greater Flint. “There were simply no social engagement programs in this area for people with any form of dementia,” she says. “The closest programs were centered in Detroit and Grand Rapids.” She lobbied area institutions with ideas
The Flint Lensmen Camera Club arrived on time for their photo shoot at the Detroit Model Railroad Club in Holly. The photography enthusiasts laughed, talked and sipped coffee while they unpacked their gear. Tripods were pulled from loosely-filled duffel bags and moved into position, lighting apparatus were attached, and lenses were chosen for the best
Goodrich High School student Natalie Steward wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after graduation. “I didn’t have any plans as to what I wanted to do in life,” she says. “I had a few friends enrolled in the JROTC program at Genesee Career Institute and after I heard what it was about, I decided
After 30 years away from Genesee County, Katie Kool-Wray, a former Flushing resident and Powers Catholic grad, felt the need to make an impact on the community. “I had to find a way to give back to the Genesee County community and to find my people,” she explains. “When I lived in Cincinnati, I was
It is now a full-service shelter for women, male and female single parents, and two-parent households experiencing homelessness-contributing circumstances. Did you know that every night, right here in Genesee County, more than 200 individuals are living in emergency shelters? According to Shelly Hoffman, Development Director at Shelter of Flint, Inc., countless others live on the
It’s tough out there in today’s business climate – you’ve got to be committed, you have to know your stuff and most of all, you must be resilient. In this challenging economy, each and every day is a battle; only those who have the heart can triumph. That is why reaching significant business milestones is
Founded by Dr. Jawad Shah in 2008, Insight Institute of Neurosurgery and Neurosciences provides clinical services to patients in Genesee County. What began in the former GM HQ (Great Lakes Technology Center) in Flint with one neurosurgeon and a staff of four has grown to over 1,200 employees and expanded to campus locations in Chicago,
Everyone deserves a good night’s rest and there is an organization in Flushing whose mission is to make sure that children who’ve been sleeping on the floor have a bed of their own in which to sleep. Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a nonprofit organization, provides beds for children going through difficult times for a
Dr. Dallas Gatlin, Executive Director of Carriage Town Ministries (CTM), is retiring from his position after over 14 years. During his tenure at the faith-based shelter for homeless men, women and children in Flint, Dr. Gatlin has truly been a voice for the homeless. My City is proud to recognize him as our 2023 Cityzen
