Stories of Meaningful Change

Stories from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.

Flint Development Center Focuses on Improving Outcomes for Children

General April 2, 2019

On a cold winterâ€™s evening, the Flint Development Center is bursting with activity, hosting a game night for youth including a visit fromâ€¦

General April 2, 2019

The story of the Flint Kids Fund began three years ago when a state of emergency was declared in Flint, Michigan, in response to theâ€¦

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General April 2, 2019

Jasmine Wallace works from home, an impossible task with two young children playing around her desk demanding attention. The Flint motherâ€¦

General March 26, 2019

In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the Flint Women and Girls Fund, a $30,000 grant was recently awarded to the My Sisterâ€™s Keeperâ€¦

General February 28, 2019

Surrounded by world class art and mementos from her many travels abroad, Helene Streich is comfortable talking about the adventures in herâ€¦

General February 28, 2019

She lived a modest life and supported herself well into retirement, no easy accomplishment for a single woman who immigrated to the Unitedâ€¦

General February 28, 2019

Dr. Jessie M. Muldrew leads by example and is quick to share this message with the women and girls in her life: â€œThere is nothing youâ€¦

General February 28, 2019

A quote from Margaret Mead hangs in the Community Foundation office. It says,â€œNever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committedâ€¦

General February 28, 2019

They need an environment that supports developmental growth. They are young girls, ages 10â€“17, who need a place where their words can beâ€¦

General February 28, 2019

Two unique learning opportunities were offered to local girls this summer at Factory Two and Flint Local 432, thanks to a $12,500 grantâ€¦