1stwardproject

09/18/2026

💡“MOST IMPACT IS MADE BY THOSE WHO DONT CARE TO BE SEEN!!! - FLI.

‼️IN THE BEGINNING: 1st Ward Project IN THE BEGINNING: was established in 2018, became Official Park-Adopters of CLARA HILBORN PARK, as an effort to provide neighborhood resources to the 1st Ward - MLK AVE. ; HOME AVE. ; N. SAGINAW ST. & PIERSON RD. Corridor.

🎥“FLI. on the WALL” Breaking Bread ProductionsBreaking Bread Productionsrogress & development over the years of development of the park grounds, & the neighborhood engagement we have encouraged!!!

♥️ Thanks to all of our partners, supporters, & neighborhood residents for Trusting in us!!!

09/18/2026

❤️ THANK YOU Flint. Daily. !!!

06/03/2026

🤩We are Excited to partner with Keep Genesee County Beautiful & organizations at the Flint Cultural Center for the 2nd Annual - “Cultural Park-to-Park”!

🫱🏾‍🫲🏽This initiative establishes valuable relationships and community building amongst Flint residents in all 9 wards, helping to eliminate barriers to support social change and provide residents with available resources and programming from the participating Flint Cultural Area organizations: Flint Institute of Arts, Flint Institute of Music, Sloan Museum of Discovery, & Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. You can expect Hands-on activities and experiences for all ages, Cultural area information, parks experiences & resources, connecting & networking, & more!

🚨Check the flyer to find out if they’re coming to a park close to you on Wednesdays! Starting tomorrow at Clara Hilborn Park on Wed. June 3rd, & will mobilizing program through July 29th.

Contact us if you would like more information - [email protected]

04/19/2026

🌺 Join Us for our 4th Annual Earth Day Clean Up 🌎 This year in partnership with Girl Scout troop #77734 . 💚

We appreciate our partners‼️⬇️
1stwardproject
Keep Genesee County Beautiful
The Neighborhood Engagement Hub - Flint, MI

09/23/2025

We’d like to THANK The Flint. Daily. for highlighting the efforts that TiOra Turner & 1stwardproject has been committed to contribute. We look forward to engaging with the community Youth (& Adults), for our upcoming NEXT GEN. PEN - Creative Writing Workshops, providing a safe-space for creative expressions & literary developments for all!!!

Contact us to learn more about our Community Programming! [email protected]

Next Gen Pen gets Flint kids in touch with their creative writing side — even when they start out resistant to the idea.

06/14/2025

Join our Cultural Park-to-Park Tour this Summer!

We THANK the Flint Cultural Center & community partners for the collaboration!

Contact us at [email protected] for more information!

Keep Genesee County Beautiful is thrilled to partner with In The Beginning: 1st Ward Project and organizations at the Flint Cultural Center!

This initiative establishes valuable relationship and community building amongst Flint residents in all 9 wards, helping to eliminate barriers to support social change and provide residents with available resources and programming from the participating Flint Cultural Area organizations: Flint Institute of Arts, Flint Institute of Music, Sloan Museum of Discovery, & Gloria Coles Flint Public Library.

You can expect Hands-on activities and experiences for all ages, Cultural area information, parks experiences & resources, connecting & networking, & more!

Check the flyer below to find out if they're coming to a park close to you - Starting June 18th-August 13th!

Contact KGCB at 810-767-9696 with any questions!

04/07/2025

ITB - “NEXT GEN. PEN” was a Success in Creatively Engaging the Youth in Writing & Artistic Expression this Session! Using Easter as this sessions #’s topic, allowed for the group to express their understanding of the holiday through art & literature. Feel free to join us for our next session as we continue to build a safe-space of expression & enrichment for all youth!

Sat. May 3rd, 2025
2:00p - 4:00p
Flint Public Library

04/07/2025

“ITB Creative Studio Lab” is an after-school maker program designed to engage Flint youth in hands-on, creative learning through the use of Cricut machines, printers, and crafting projects. Led by ITB Enrichment & Development Coordinator - Ms. TiOra Turner , this innovative lab cultivates self-expression, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship while teaching practical skills in design, crafting, and technology. The program creates a safe, inspiring space where youth transform their ideas into tangible works of art and functional products such as shirts, cups, and hats.

Feel free to Join Us for our Next Session!!!

Location: Boys & Girls Club of Flint
Target Age Group: Youth ages 9-17
Schedule: Fridays | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM