There is something special about a community that takes care of its own. Here in the Greater Flint area, thousands of people wake up every day determined to make life a little better for someone else. They work, volunteer, organize, deliver, counsel, comfort and care, often behind the scenes and around the clock. Genesee County
Our Mission Our mission is to relieve the burden of cancer for those we serve, with a focus on quality, research and a full-spectrum commitment to a mind, body and spirit approach to cancer care. Key Services The Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute stands on the combined strength of the Genesys and Hurley medical facilities,
Our Mission Empower children and families to overcome trauma. Key Services Located in Flint and celebrating 100 years of service, Whaley Children’s Center (WCC) is a nonprofit residential treatment facility dedicated to helping Michigan’s foster care youth overcome trauma and build brighter futures. Serving youth from across the state, WCC provides a safe, nurturing
sponsored Our Mission Voices for Children is dedicated to serving child survivors of abuse and their families in Genesee and Shiawassee counties while enhancing the lives of all children through treatment, education and increased community awareness. Key Services Voices for Children is Genesee County’s accredited Children’s Advocacy Center, serving children and families throughout Genesee
sponsored Our Mission Crossover Outreach exists to show the love of Christ by providing basic needs, restoring hope and uplifting our neighbors. For more than 35 years, Crossover has helped individuals and families in our community during times of greatest need. Meeting basic needs is about more than providing food and household supplies.
By Stacy Sawyer Director of Communications at Hamilton Community Health Network The hospital stay may end, but the work of taking care of your heart is just beginning. For patients recovering from a heart attack or stroke, the road ahead can come with a lot of questions. What medications do I need? How active
There comes a time in life when we begin paying closer attention to our bodies. Maybe it is when getting up from the floor requires a little strategy. Maybe it is when the doctor starts using phrases like “we need to keep an eye on that.” Or perhaps it happens when we realize we have
When we hear the word longevity, it can sound complicated. Special supplements, expensive treatments or a strict lifestyle that most of us simply don’t have time for. But longevity can be much simpler: How can we help our bodies stay healthy, strong and functional for as many years as possible? Living longer is wonderful, but
Over the past century, schools have changed in ways that are both visible in the hallways and invisible in the hearts of the communities they serve. What was once a collection of one-room schoolhouses scattered across rural landscapes has evolved into complex systems of education, technology, and community support. Yet despite dramatic changes in structure,
By Keegan Deloney Atherton continued as a one-room schoolhouse for the next 100 years, occasionally serving as a church. Clio built its first school in 1888 during a period of exceptional growth. During the early 20th century, Flint became a national leader in the “community school” movement. From 1903 through 1904, local
Aging is inevitable. Feeling old is not. Today’s adults are redefining what it means to grow older. More people are focusing on staying active, maintaining strong social connections, preserving mobility, and looking and feeling their best well into their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond. The good news is that local residents have access to a
Planning is underway for the Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in 2026. The city of Fenton, along with numerous community partners, is preparing a full year of events designed to educate, inspire, and bring residents together in celebration of this historic milestone. America250 Mission “Fenton Celebrates America 250”
