FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - An urban farm in Flint is struggling after being hit by vandals multiple times. Excitement was high for the farm when it first took root years ago. “I initially came to Flint for a couple of weeks to see how I could help at the beginning of the...
Flint, Michigan — The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation granted a total of $253,250 to repair and improve parking lots and other infrastructure for Flint’s three Help Centers. The Help Centers, located at Bethel United Methodist Church, Asbury United Methodist Church...
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The South Flint Soup Kitchen's Angel Closet provides food and clothing for families in need. Senior Program Manager Katelin Maylum talked about how the organization helps people in need. View the full article at abc12.com
KAY DEMOSS Senior Content Editor Michigan Conference of the UMCThousands of bottles of water have been distributed in Flint over the past five years. However, the long-term focus is shifting from water to food. Nutritious food, that mitigates the effects of lead...
The idea for Asbury Farms arose out of the strategic decision of the leaders at Asbury Community Development Corporation to be a center for health and wellness in their Flint neighborhood. The community around Asbury Farms has experienced unacceptable lead levels in...
Asbury Church Issues New Policies These policies in response to the potential spread of COVID-19 are effective immediately Flint, Mich. -- Today, Asbury Church issued new building usage policies and recommendations in the spirit of cooperation with local, state, and...
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The line went on as far as the eye could see, some people sitting at a stand still for hours. "Oh, about 6 am. And this is every Tuesday we go through this," said one Flint resident. "We shouldn't have to - there used to be like 10 places now...
Flint residents, churches step up to continue distribution of bottled water to 3,500 homes FLINT, Michigan—A large white, blue and orange box truck weaves its way across Flint’s eastside. Inside a trio of workers is crowded into the cockpit of the truck, its hazard...
A solution to problem water in Flint has been found by going back to the soil. Over the past two years United Methodists in Michigan, led by pastors and churches in the Crossroads District, have been responding to their neighbors’ needs in Flint. The problems began in...