The Engagement Center

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

🍂Harvest Fest 2025🍁

🕔TIME CHANGE🕖

The City of Flint invites you to dress up, bring your family and friends, and join us for an evening filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit!

🎃Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall Back Lawn | 1101 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI

Enjoy candy giveaways, bounce houses, a spooky kids movie in the City Hall Dome, and free food courtesy of Flint Municipal Supervisors Local 1799! Don’t miss this spooktacular event! 👻

09/16/2025

Has the new school year brought up questions about your child's special education supports and services?

Join us on next Thursday September 11 for IEP: A Closer Look. This online workshop for parents and caregivers takes a deeper dive into the key parts of the IEP.

Get a better understanding of their IEP by taking a closer look at the core areas and how they build on each other. Learn to use the IEP process to address your concerns. Time is set aside to ask your questions.

If you can't join us this month, this webinar is offered monthly this school year, scheduled at different times of day to meet the needs of parents.

Thursday September 11 at 9:30am
with Stephanie Nicholls
https://tinyurl.com/mvv2wzea

Friday October 10 at 12:00pm
with Andrea Beachnau
https://tinyurl.com/mr47aknf

Wednesday November 5 at 6:30pm
with Andrea Beachnau
https://tinyurl.com/36fa67p5

Thursday December 11 at 9:30am
with Andrea Beachnau
https://tinyurl.com/4sju6kj7

Wednesday January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm
with Stephanie Nicholls
https://tinyurl.com/377b4w7k

Monday February 9, 2026 at 12:00pm
with Stephanie Nicholls
https://tinyurl.com/4b6emncr

Tuesday March 10, 2026 at 9:30am
with Stephanie Nicholls
https://tinyurl.com/ztavbuh4

Monday April 14, 2026 at 12:00pm
with Andrea Beachnau
https://tinyurl.com/bdfm9s6u

Sunday May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm
with Andrea Beachnau
https://tinyurl.com/48bc8wrd

See our full calendar of events at https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/

08/20/2025

👏🏼👏🏼 THANK YOU to our fierce Women of Walnut Creek and all members! Hats off to our Doe Day Committee for their big hearts and hard work!

2025 Doe Day was a massive success!! Raising over $109K for - to empower marginalized youth with the education, opportunities, work experience, and support necessary for success.

Our Members are avid supporters of the community and local charities every year in more ways than one. We truly have the most remarkable membership! 💪🏼💫

08/19/2025

Genesee County Literacy Coalition is hosting a delicious fundraiser in October. We (FGLN) have 10 tickets to sell! In addition to ALL YOU CAN EAT Pizza, Salad, and Pop, there will be a 50/50 raffle for some pretty amazing gift baskets. Please share. We hope to see you there.

08/19/2025

🌟 Exciting News from GEARup2Lead! 🌟

Discover how our programs empower students to succeed in life and work. From personalized education to leadership opportunities, we're here to support your journey.

💪🎓 Learn more and join the movement today!



For more info, visit www.gearupflint.com 🌐

08/18/2025

Today, come visit us to learn more about the GEARup Pathway!

The GEARup Pathway is a Flint based FREE transformative High School Program where you can earn a diploma with 18 credits. This program combines a high school diploma with ahnd-on career training opportunities and job replacement assistance.

All you need to bring is a guardian (if under 18 years old), ID or drivers license, and the student's birth certificate. Visit www.gearupflint.com/pathway for more details about the program.

🗓 August 15th, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 141 W. Second St. Flint, MI 48502

08/13/2025

🎓 Ready to tackle your academic journey like a pro? At GEARUp Pathway, we empower you to take charge of your education! Discover the freedom of self-motivation and succeed on your terms. Join us and become the driver of your own success! 🌟

08/06/2025

You can graduate with 18 CREDITS with our FREE hybrid high school program.

How We Do It:
- We balance a virtual academic curriculum with life readiness, hands-on training, and career opportunities.
- Our caring and supportive staff work closely with you to ensure you stay on track and receive the assistance you need.
- Through our partnerships with community businesses, we provide students with valuable internships and training.
- We believe that skills are built, not born.

Enroll for the 2025/2026 school year!

08/06/2025

Attention Parents & Guardians!

Want to help your student succeed in school and beyond? Join us for our free monthly Parent & Guardian Workshops, where local experts will share valuable resources and tips to support students!

Next Workshop: Next Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: GearUp2Lead, 141 W. Second St., Flint, MI 48502 (Zoom option available)

Free to attend!
Light refreshments provided!
Learn, connect, and support your student’s success!

Register here: gearupflint.com/events