If you’ve read about the plight of bees, you may be wondering what you can do to help. There are a number of threats facing bees today, but loss of natural habitat is one of the greatest. Without diverse environments to forage and make their homes, bees can’t continue to do their important work of …

All, The deadline for articles and ads for the December issue of FOCOV is upon us. Additionally, Christmas Greeting ads in a business card size are available for $10 each. Color or Black & White. These have proved very popular as a way to send greetings as well as publicize your various groups, block clubs, …

A Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Willard P. Harris Auditorium, third floor, Genesee County Administration Building, 1101 Beach Street, Flint, Michigan, 48502, as part of the Genesee County Metropolitan Alliance meeting. This Public Hearing is an opportunity for you to review and comment on the following items: a proposed amendment to …

We can never know too much about how to make our homes safer. The Ideal Home for the Autistic Child: Physiological Rationale for Design Strategies Important Post-Rehab Home Modifications to Eliminate Triggers and Prevent Stressful Situations What Moms Need to Know in Case of Intruders How to Prep For Every Type of Natural Disaster Senior …

The Great Start Collaborative and Families Coalition are excited to announce that we recently received funding and supports to provide special trainings to build Early Childhood Ambassadors (ECA), in order to reach the most vulnerable populations in Genesee County. Participants in the ECA training (trusted advisors) will receive an honorarium per training attended. We are …

It is with a great deal of sorrow that I report the passing of FNU Secretary, Sandra E. Robinson. Sandra was a great asset to the Flint Community Schools, Flint Neighborhoods United and the City of Flint. She will be greatly missed. Funeral arrangements are pending. Click here to view the obituary

Tendaji Talks discusses the impact of the Trump Administrations immigration efforts Tuesday, 6 p.m., Flint Public Library — pretty timely with the DACA decision.