In the heart of the International Academy of Flint, Shayla Boose, the Food Service Director, has transformed the school’s approach to nutrition, thanks to her unique experiences and the innovative Crim Neighborhood Impact programming. From humble beginnings as a classroom aide to the mastermind behind the school’s diverse and nutritious lunch menu, Shayla’s journey is […]
“You can’t complain about what is going on if you aren’t going to do anything to change it. If you want to fix something and make a change, you need to step up.” This is the philosophy of Flint resident leader Doris Viverette when it comes to making the changes you want to see in […]
Today Mona Munroe-Younis leads a nonprofit working to support environmental justice for the residents of Flint, but her passion for the topic began when she was just a little girl. Both of Mona’s grandparents were farmers and her father had a Ph.D. in agriculture, so gardening and the outdoors played a big part in her […]
Today Janelle McGann is helping Flint youth get active through a leadership role within the Berston Bicycle Club, but her journey with the Club began when she was just 17 years old. Started 12 years ago by founder Angela Stamps, the Berston Bicycle Club was developed as a way to provide youth with independence, confidence, […]
Annette Walker doesn’t just like to bike – she LOVES it! As a member of various cycling groups, her favorite and most active group is local to Flint, Black Girls Do Bike (BGDB). This group is for women who aspire to grow their networks and support a community of women of color who share a passion […]
“Walking is something I’ve always naturally enjoyed doing,” said Flint resident, Vivian Gayles, who is on a mission to encourage women of color in Flint to walk more while joining a movement. Vivian is a lifelong walker and lives her true passion for it, continually inspiring her walking community, three children, and grandchildren. She enjoys […]
After a concerning number of cars speeding down Dexter St., on the city’s East-side, Kate Cole knew she had to do something for the safety of her neighborhood. “Kids and pedestrians were at risk.”, said Kate Cole, resident leader of the Traffic Taming Task Force, which is a grassroots effort to reduce traffic speeds in […]
Through our work, we have realized that not all communities and neighborhoods are built the same or offer the same equitable access to healthy activities. Active Communities Program Director Theresa Roach often explains that, “The environment where someone lives has to be conducive to living a healthy lifestyle. If people don’t feel safe walking or […]
Community Roots presents THE VENT – Courageous Conversation on Race, Racism, and Radical Change. These events will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 5-7 pm at Dewey Park as well as Monday, September 21, 2020 from 5-7pm at Whaley Park. The Vent is Sponsored by Urban Transformation Development, Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village, Community […]
Media Contact: Theresa Roach Active Communities Manager 810-235-7894 | troach@crim.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, Oct. 21 FLINT RESIDENTS SEEK TO SLOW TRAFFIC IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS The Traffic Taming Task Force Launches Flint Driving Change Awareness Campaign (FLINT, MI) – A group of motivated Flint residents have partnered with Flint Neighborhood United, Neighborhood Engagement […]
Media Contact: Theresa Roach Active Communities Manager 810-235-7894 | troach@crim.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2019 GENERAL MOTORS FLINT TOOL AND DIE, UAW LOCAL 659, BUILD BENCHES FOR STUDENTS AT PIERCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FLINT, MI) – Through a partnership with the Crim Fitness Foundation, skilled tradespeople from General Motors Flint Tool and Die, […]
Pilot Program Yields Positive Results America Walks is deeply troubled by the sharp increase in pedestrian fatalities over the last decade. Last year, 6,227 pedestrians were killed. This was up from almost 6,000 in 2017 and the largest number since 1990. Seniors, people of color and low-income individuals are at greatest risk – over twice […]
The Swartz Creek Board of Education and City Council approved a partnership with the Crim Fitness Foundation to implement the Safe Routes to School program. The Active Communities program department is looking to obtain a $600,000 grant to pay for infrastructure, such as a walkway near Elms Road elementary, crosswalks where needed, and a bridge […]
For Immediate Release 10 A.M. Thursday, May 2 Media contact: Andrew Younger, Race Director, Crim Fitness Foundation 810-235-3579 ayounger@crim.org Crim Fitness Foundation, Local Cycling Organizations Celebrate National Bicycling Month, Introduce New Flint Cycle Fest The Crim Fitness Foundation, in collaboration with Social Cycling Flint, Flint River Watershed Coalition, Recycle Bike Shop and other local bicycling and […]
(FLINT, MI) – The Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) and its partners are wanting to hear the perspective from Flint residents and community members to plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism, what progress may already be underway, and the allies that […]
The Crim Fitness Foundation is excited to announce that its Active Communities team has received $49,120 from the Ruth Mott Foundation to support safe and active communities work in north Flint now through April 2019. The grant will support Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design assessments at schools and neighborhood centers, programming and event technical assistance […]
