Sometimes people just need a little extra support to succeed to the best of their abilities. This was true for 23-year-old Angel McLilly, a young woman in Genesee County who was disengaged from school and work after giving birth to her son. That was until she found R.I.S.E., a peer-to-peer group that is part of […]

YouthQuest staff members are excited to partner with local businesses through field trip vouchers as one of the ways they are integrating enrichment activities, a core component of the afterschool program. “We wanted to find a way to give our students and their families enriching experiences while still maintaining social distancing and safety protocols,” says […]

On April 1, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce became the Flint & Genesee Group. The newly branded organization will market its services through four divisions dedicated collectively to advancing the region’s attractiveness as a great place to live, work, play and invest. Those divisions are: Flint & Genesee Chamber, Flint & Genesee Economic […]

Do It Yourself Students at Pierce Elementary went hands-on with a variety of projects in the DIY Club. In February, students worked on winter-themed projects such as creating a snowman pillow, fleece scarves and snow measuring sticks. Supplies for each of the craft projects were provided to students during their monthly activity packet drop-off. After […]

Grand Blanc High School graduate Ross McEacheron V is working hard toward his dream career in human resources. Currently studying at the University of Michigan-Flint for a double major in human resource management and marketing, McEacheron has found many opportunities to build his skill set outside of school. “I was working as a manager of […]