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YouthQuest Highlights: February 2021
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 creating all the projects, students… Read More 

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On the Job: Ross McEacheron V
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 a pizza place when I… Read More 

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Flint Fresh and YouthQuest Work Together to Feed Community
Not having access to a nearby grocery store that sells fresh produce is a challenge that a lot of Flint residents face. In fact, according to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, “Many residents are living in neighborhoods without ready access to fresh, healthy and affordable food. They live in food deserts.” Laura Darch, a parent whose son attends YouthQuest… Read More 

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YouthQuest instills literacy skills during National Reading Month
March marks National Reading Month – a month coinciding with Dr. Seuss’s birthday. The month aims to encourage people of all ages to participate in reading. “We support students reading all year long,” says Nefertari Jones, program director of YouthQuest. “However, we’re doubling our efforts during National Reading Month.” Reading is a lifelong skill although, according to statistics from the… Read More 

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Angela Hood-Beaugard, of Flint, to the Child Lead Exposure Elimination Commission. Hood-Beaugard, executive director of the Flint & Genesee Literacy Network, was appointed to represent the general public for a term that runs Feb. 18, 2021, to Dec. 15, 2023. 

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