‘Tis the season to be jolly … and to give to those who are less fortunate. There are many caring and giving agencies and organizations that help needy Greater Flint families during the holidays. We’ve compiled a list of these local groups that can use your donation – where you can make a difference and help make the holidays magical for everyone!
The new Coolidge Park Apartment complex is open and ready for tenants, according to Glenn Wilson, Co-Founder and President/CEO of Communities First, Inc (CFI). The most recent of several projects undertaken by CFI, the former Calvin Coolidge Elementary School building has been given new life as a mixed-use, mixed-income development that represents $16.5 million of investment secured by the nonprofit organization for the Flint community.
“Run! Run! Run! As fast as you can! You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread Man!”
The question is — what will I do with all of those Thanksgiving leftovers? I always make turkey soup, turkey pot pies and turkey sandwiches so I have been searching for something a little different to make. My mother used to always make fried potato cakes from the leftover mashed potatoes. I found this recipe from Taste of Home for stuffing/mashed potato cakes that sounds yummy!
Kicking off the shopping season on Small Business Saturday, Flint Handmade is hosting the 13th Annual Holiday Craft Market this Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10am-4pm at the Masonic Temple in Downtown Flint. The 13th Annual Holiday Craft Market will feature 40 local artisans with a large variety of unique, modern handmade items such as vintage-inspired jewelry, knit and crocheted goods, hand-poured soy candles, natural bath and beauty products, painted wood signs and much more.
On November 16, we posted a story about Todd’s Tavern – the first restaurant in Flint owned by John and Polly Todd in 1830. A significant number of readers inquired as to the location of Todd’s Tavern.
First there is Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. The big day, however, is GivingTuesday, which is Tuesday, Dec. 3 for 2019. GivingTuesday, held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities. It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
For those that are lucky, this holiday season provides a little extra time and a sense of relaxation. How do we prolong our holiday after the big meal is over? Here are a few suggestions to seize this wonderful weekend.
Join Whaley Children’s Center for the party of the year! The 35th annual World’s Greatest Office Party presented by Bossman Construction will be held at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center on Friday, Dec. 6, from 7pm to midnight. It is one of three major annual events Whaley Children’s Center hosts to help fund its nationally accredited residential and clinical programs for children who have suffered from abuse and neglect.
Thanksgiving is a time of family, food and charity. For those in need organizations are there to help make Thanksgiving special. Starting today until Thanksgiving Thursday, turkey giveaways and free dinners are available. If you are lucky enough to be able to afford a dinner with all the trimmings this year, why not volunteer your time to make the day special for a local family.
The Ally Challenge is bringing more than great golf to Genesee County. After raising just over $800,000 for charity in its inaugural year, the Ally Challenge nearly doubled the effort this year with over $1.5 million raised.
