Leaving a Legacy
Leaving a legacy is more than just a will. In this Q&A, Heidi McAra, JD, an estate planning attorney with McAra Law Group, shares what belongs in an estate plan beyond a will, how often to revisit one, and why legacy is about more than money.
Equity
As Election Day approaches, we're highlighting the Flint Alliance for Immigrant Rights (FAIR). Lucine Jarrah, executive director of the Arab American Heritage Council, talks about FAIR’s work, the strengths of local immigrant communities and resources for voters.
Stories of Impact
For the families of Flint police officers Roger Luna and Ryan Martus, the Martus Luna Food Pantry is a way to carry on a legacy of service. Meet the volunteers serving more than 1,000 people a month on Flint’s south side, and learn how you can help as demand grows.
News
Carma Lewis is the recipient of the 2026 Lynn Williams Neighbor Spotlight Award. Lewis is president of Flint Neighborhoods United and a "huge fan" of her hometown, Flint.
News
Timothy H. Knecht, the 2026 Philanthropic Advisor Award recipient, is a Flint attorney with Cline, Cline & Griffin, with a practice in business law, real estate, wills, trusts, elder law, estate planning and probate litigation.
News
Donna Fry, PhD, is the 2026 recipient of the Clement A. Alfred Humanitarian Award. She is a Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Michigan-Flint, where she has served as faculty and administrator since 1987.
News
Jayashree "Jay" Kommareddi is the 2026 recipient of the Libby Award. Since moving to Genesee County from Delhi, India over 50 years ago, she has worked as an organizer, advocate, volunteer, and administrative healthcare professional.
Stories of Impact
In June, Youth Advisory Committee members represented the Community Foundation of Greater Flint at the Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference at Saginaw Valley State University. Milana Kia and Genesis Bingham share their experience in this Q&A.
Annual Report
In 2025, William Gainey, Brian Tesler, and their son officially established four endowed funds with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint for the Genesee County Historical Society, Whaley Historic House Museum, Flint Genealogical Society, and Stockton House Museum.
Annual Report
Forge Flint is keeping Flint families on the road, and on the path to opportunity. Learn more about the community initiative that provides low-cost auto repairs and vehicles to families throughout Genesee County.
Annual Report
In 2025, a cohort from Flint traveled to Seattle for a Citizens University gathering and came home with a methodology called Civic Saturday. In partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, they launched Civic Flint. Patrick McNeal reflects in this Q&A.
Annual Report
Wendell and Sheryl Thompson have spent decades in service to their community, through faith, public leadership, and civic engagement. In 2025, they took that commitment a step further, joining the Legacy Society to ensure their commitment to service continues forever.
