A series of free workshops is underway in South City, where the SCORE CDC has organized five small business workshops featuring successful Mid-South female entrepreneurs in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Series of free workshops for aspiring and established entrepreneurs underway in South City

"By empowering small businesses with information and resources that allow them to be successful, we hope they will invest in the communities and the individuals they serve,” says Rebecca Matlock Hutchinson, founder and executive director of SCORE.

The Greater Flint Health Coalition’s work in gardens grew out of its SNAP-Ed direct education programming like Fresh Conversations and Rec-Connect™, pictured here at Burton Senior Activity Center.
Gardens growing change in Flint

The Greater Flint Health Coalition delivers nutrition and physical activity education with SNAP-Ed direct education programming to residents, including senior citizens, across Flint and Genesee County. 

Owner Ashley Dickman is ready to welcome customers to Kaiella Brooke. (Photo/Courtesy of Ashley Dickman)
Kaiella Brooke brings fun and trendy items for kids and moms

A Huron clothing boutique caters to busy moms and their kids.  

Born again: Former home of downtown Sandusky church now a spacious Airbnb getting rave reviews

The former First Congregational United Church of Christ is now home to an Airbnb property in downtown Sandusky.

Gettin’ Lucky: Daly’s Pub is the place to be on St. Patrick’s Day

Let the luck of the Irish guide you to Daly's Pub in Sandusky on St. Patrick's Day.

Community mental health offers BIPOC youth hope through mental health supports

MI Mental Health spoke with Genesee Health System Director of Strategic Initiatives Angela Tyler on the importance of providing resources and services to BIPOC youth in Flint and throughout Genesee County.   

Diva Salon owner Maggie Longer is ready for customers at her new location.
Huron salon moves to new location

Diva Salon Lashes + Beauty Bar recently opened a new location at 513 Cleveland Road West in Huron.

People supported by Blue Water Developmental Housing gather for a birthday dinner at a restaurant
With supportive services, people with disabilities move toward independence

Through its Community-Based Program, Blue Water Developmental Housing, Inc. supports people with disabilities on their terms. They decide what services they want and need, so that they can become more independent.   

Christine Vanlandingham, Region IV Area Agency on Aging CEO.
New program offers physical and behavioral health care at home for Southwest Michigan’s older adults

The Region IV Area Agency on Aging's Integrated Care at Home program aims to reach 100 community residents in 2023 and continue to grow that number in the years ahead. 

Kids hang out on the stoop of the Cornelia Crenshaw Library.
This $85K grant will help boost literacy efforts throughout Memphis

"International Paper’s generosity over the years has helped us think bigger and has led to a 61 percent increase in youth literacy program attendance from 2021 to 2022," says Christine Weinreich.

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