
A Resource Guide for Helping Your Community Thrive
Written by Jose Balasco A thriving community benefits all involved. By proactively contributing to your community’s wellbeing, you can do your small part to ensure it’s thriving. This will create a happier, more sustainable neighborhood that you and your...

When Addiction Hurts the Most, It’s Time To Get Help
By Jose Balasco Addictive drugs can destroy people from the inside out. If you or someone you love are suffering from a substance use disorder and haven’t sought treatment yet, Flint: Our Community Our Voice presents some information on how to do just that. Is it...

Moving Closer to Your Children: Advice for Empty Nesters
By Jose Balasco The transition period for empty nesters can be an emotional journey. However, it can also be an opportunity for change and new beginnings. One of those changes might be relocating closer to your children. Whether to be closer for family gatherings or...

6 Steps to Becoming a Leader in Your Community
Whether you grew up in your community and call yourself a native or count yourself as a recent transplant, one thing is for sure—it’s home. You love your neighbors and the local landmarks that make it immediately recognizable. As much as you may appreciate it, though,...

Your Blueprint to Launching a Local Business
Starting a business in your town is a great way to give back to your community, create local jobs, and achieve your dreams of entrepreneurship. Today, Flint: Our Community, Our Voice shares some tips and resources to help you open and market your new business! Earn...

Open for Business in Flint, Michigan
Like every major US city, Flint has seen its boom times and it’s bust times. Right now, though, Flint is on the way back and for smart home buyers and entrepreneurs, this is a good time to be investing there. Flint, Our Community, Our Voice, the main...