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The SHF is a nonprofit organization that advocates for people recovering from addiction and offers eastern medicine as a recovery medium. It has been adjusting its services to telehealth techniques.
Flint recovery center embraces telehealth methods to connect with rehabilitating patients

 The Serenity House of Flint is a nonprofit organization that advocates for people recovering from addiction and offers eastern medicine as a recovery medium. It has been adjusting its services to telehealth techniques to continue giving addiction support and services do those that need it.  

With businesses closing their doors and the state encouraging social distancing due to COVID-19, it can be hard for them to maintain their clientele. Local businesses and entrepreneurs can be hit hardest by these mandates.
Free online workshop to help Flint entrepreneurs prepare for clientele hits from social distancing

The event will be hosted online by Ebonie Gipson of I'm Building Something Consulting, LLC, on Wednesday, March 18, starting at 7 p.m. According to the Facebook page, I’m Building Something Consulting wants “to help entrepreneurs put together an Impact Strategy to survive.”

Arab American communities have been infamously surveilled as a response to terrorism, and that has left many in the community distrustful of the government.
Organization seeks to count every Arab American in Genesee County despite fears and mistrust

With the ongoing Census 2020 season, the Arab American Heritage Council faces a unique set of challenges that go beyond overcoming the community mistrust of government initiatives. It’s the fear of government surveillance as potential terrorists and the frustration some Arab Americans have of never truly being identified at all.  

Parent Ambassador Lydia Willis speaking about the importance of Early Childhood education.
Parent Ambassador program helps Flint families advocate from local classrooms to Lansing

Parent Ambassadors are engaged in policy and advocacy at the state and local levels. They often go to Lansing to advocate for continued support in early childhood education and often volunteer up to 20 hours a week.

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