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Stay Healthy During National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month—a time to focus on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating and physical activity habits. “One of our key components in YouthQuest is nutrition and nutrition education,” says Nefertari Jones, program director for YouthQuest. “It is important to teach students to eat healthy at a young age in order for them to… Read More 

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Scholarship Roundup for Genesee County Students
With so many application deadlines fast approaching, March is a great time to start searching and applying for scholarships for college. Not sure where to start? The Community Foundation of Greater Flint administers several scholarship funds established by donors primarily benefiting students across Genesee County. These scholarships range from small one-time awards to larger multi-year awards and are often designated… Read More 

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New research from New American Economy finds that immigrants contribute $2.1 billion in state and local taxes and hold $18.4 billion in spending power Lansing, Michigan — Today, a coalition of business and industry leaders came together at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce to launch the Michigan Compact on Immigration, a set of key principles outlining the need for smart immigration… Read More 

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Got Cabin Fever? Try these Flint & Genesee Activities
It’s been a long winter, but now is a good time to get outside the house with the kids before everyone gets too stir crazy. Whether you’re looking for something to do for an hour or two or an overnight trip, there are plenty of family-friendly places to explore in Flint & Genesee. Flint Children’s Museum Located on the campus… Read More