Nourishing Minds: Shayla Boose’s Journey with Crim Neighborhood Impact Programming
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 […]
Empowering Second Chances: How Percy Glover and Crim Mindfulness are Changing Lives Together
Meet Percy Glover, a Flint native, and the Executive Director of Community Engagement at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. His journey has been one of redemption and hope, as he firmly believes in second chances. Having spent over 11 years as an inmate himself, Percy has used his past to become an inspiring force for […]
Loretta Lane Models a Healthy and Active Lifestyle for the Flint Community
Many find walking and running outdoors an enjoyable activity to do in their free time, but some have a strong passion for it, like Site Coordinator of the Flint Community Training Program (FCTP) Loretta Lane. She has always enjoyed walking and doing aerobics around the community of Flint where she is a lifelong resident, having […]
Marie Jones-Watts Contributes to Health and Wellness in Flint and Genesee County
Everyone desires a career that makes them fulfilled, while providing an avenue for success in helping our community. Flint native Marie Jones-Watts is getting to live that dream every day. For nearly 29 years, she has served in a variety of positions including her current position as Director of Adult Services at Genesee Health System […]
Brad Brown Gives Support to the Flint Running Community
Complete Runner has been a staple in the running & walking community since 1985. In 2016, lifelong fitness and running fanatic Brad Brown purchased Complete Runner and fulfilled his dream of being a part of the running and triathlon community, not just as a participant, but as a business owner. Brad has a deep passion […]
Angela Hood-Beaugard Is Impacting Change Through Literacy
When it comes to having a vast amount of high-performance skill sets, very few would compare to Angela Hood-Beaugard, Executive Director of the Flint & Genesee Literacy Network. From engineering to ministry, Fortune 500 management to local non-profit leadership, Angela has a wide array of knowledge and is perfectly poised to bring opportunity to Flint […]
How Barbershop Clippers Can Save Lives
“Everybody needs love.” This quote speaks volumes to the work that Dwayne “Wayne” Harrington does within the Flint community. Wayne is a barber, philanthropist, business owner, husband, and father, dedicating his time and resources to helping residents of Flint succeed in life. Wayne’s passion for helping others began early. Growing up, he saw many chances […]
Mona Munroe-Younis Is Helping Improve The Environment
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 […]
Samantha Tamayo Demonstrates Compassion & Growth
“There is hope for everyone. Never judge a person by things that they have been through, because we all have a story.” Samantha Tamayo is living proof of this statement, a testament to the immense personal growth she has had over the years since starting recovery. Today, Samantha is a Corps Officer (pastor) of the […]
Deputy Smith Is Inspiring Change Through Experiences
“Everyone on this earth is beautifully and wonderfully made, and everyone has a story to tell.” These are the words of inspirational speaker, mindfulness enthusiast, and Sheriff’s Deputy, Deon Smith II, who believes that your experiences in life lead you to a purpose and that it is your job to inspire those around you by […]
