Active Boys In Christ

09/24/2026

ABC Youth is in need of a reliable replacement truck. Our current truck has developed a serious engine issue, and we rely on it to transport tools, supplies, and equipment for our youth programs.

If you or your company has a dependable pickup truck you’d be willing to donate, please message us. Your donation would directly support our youth and skilled trades programs.

Please share.
All Donations are Tax Exempt

09/24/2026

Impact100 Genesee County’s $100,000 investment in ABC Youth is proof of what can happen when organizations choose to invest in young people.

Now we’re inviting other companies and community partners to join us.

Your support helps expand hands-on opportunities in skilled trades, STEM, career readiness, and more for youth in Flint. The Talking Points_OnePager.docx

One investment can help open the door to a stronger future.

09/24/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Jim Beemer for investing in our youth with an incredible donation of tools and equipment to ABC Youth!

Jim donated:

* (2) Heavy-Duty Milwaukee corded Sawzalls
* (1) additional corded Milwaukee tool
* (1) 12” DEWALT miter saw
* (1) 20V Craftsman cordless circular saw
* (1) 20V Craftsman cordless drill
* (1) Freeman hardwood floor nailer with accessories
* (1) AC motor

Thank you, Jim, for helping us build skills, confidence, and brighter futures.

09/23/2026

We are overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement to share that ABC Youth has been awarded $100,000 from Impact100 Genesee County through The Big Give 2026!

09/21/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Goodwill Mid-Michigan’s NEW Burton location for selecting Active Boys in Christ (ABC Youth) as a Round Up Partner for the months of May and June!

Through the generosity of Goodwill shoppers who rounded up their purchases, $914.67 was donated to ABC Youth to support our youth programs.

We are truly grateful to Goodwill Mid-Michigan and everyone who participated in the round up! This financial support will help us continue building strong children and creating brighter futures! Thank you❤️

09/21/2026

🔥 SAUNA FOR SALE — $5,000!
Built by ABC Youth participants through our Skilled Trades Program this summer! Your purchase helps support hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities for youth.

Description:
6' × 8' sauna built by ABC Youth participants with guidance from skilled tradesmen.
Features include:
Pine board interior ceiling and walls
Insulated window
Double insulated walls
Ceramic tile floor
Interior control panel
Recessed LED light
220V electrical

Call 810-348-8907 for inquiries
Built by Youth. Built for a Better Tomorrow. ❤️

09/16/2026

⏳ Countdown to our Big Give! ⏳

Impact100 Genesee County’s Big Give is almost here and leading up to the event we’re spotlighting each of our five incredible finalists competing for our $100,000 grant!

🚀 Prepare to be 💜inspired.
✨ Today’s Feature: ABC Youth (Active Boys In Christ)
✨Year Founded: 2017
✨Mission: ABC Youth’s mission is to serve the Flint community youth and families through skilled trades, STEM, culinary arts, and life skills, promoting and celebrating lifelong learning for success.

✨Summary of work: ABC Youth addresses the lack of skilled trade opportunities for youth in the Flint and surrounding Genesee County areas. ABC Youth offers mentorship and hands on training in trades like electrical, plumbing, carpentry and culinary arts. ABC Youth also promotes values such as integrity and self-confidence, being inspired by Frederick Douglass’ quote: “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men”.

✨Project name: STEM & Workforce Training Center Expansion Project

✨Project purpose: This project includes purchasing and installing equipment to set up indoor training stations for Skilled Trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical); applied STEM (basic circuitry, measurement, tool-based math); and culinary arts training.

✨Details of Proposed Project: The STEM & Workforce Training Center Expansion Project will expand its existing programming by developing a multi-use Skilled Trades and STEM Training Space to support consistent, year-round instruction. This expansion includes preparing and equipping an indoor training space, increasing the number of youth served, and improving consistency of program delivery. This includes using the grant to install equipment, organize tools and materials, and prepare the space for safe, hands-on instruction. This will allow ABC Youth to expand from seasonal programming to a more consistent, year-round model
through the development of a dedicated indoor training space.

✨Goals and Objectives: For youth, progress will be tracked through attendance records, pre-and post-program surveys, and instructor evaluations. For workforce placement participants,
results will be measured through a readiness rubric, site check-ins, tracked timesheets signed by supervisors, contractor feedback forms, and a final evaluation at the completion of up to 100 hours in the workforce.

✨Implementation Timeline:
Months 1-3: Planning and preparation
Months 4-9: Facility setup and program expansion
Months 10-12: Full program implementation

✨Target population: Target outreach is under-served households, with a focus on youth ages 7-17 for skill-building and hands-on training programs and young adults ages 16-24 for workforce placement opportunities. The program is open to any youth interested in skilled trades.

✨Number served: ABC Youth will serve approximately 110 youth annually.

Website link: https://activeboysinchrist.org/
Wishlist link:https://impact100geneseecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ABC-Youth.pdf

🏆 Be there as the finalists pitch their projects, and our members cast their votes to decide the winner (one member = one vote)! This exciting event is open to everyone—don't miss out!

💜 Thank you for helping us spread the word about Impact 100 Genesee County! Be sure to like us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and share this event with your friends and community.

For more information, visit impact100geneseecounty.org or contact us at 📧 [email protected]

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

🎉✨ THE WAIT IS OVER… MEET OUR 2026 FINAL FIVE! ✨🎉

After an incredibly thoughtful and in-depth grant review process, countless volunteer hours, site visits, meaningful conversations, and some very difficult decisions, we are thrilled to announce the five nonprofit finalists in the running to receive our Impact100 Genesee County’s $100,000 transformational grant! 💜💚

The decision was anything but easy. Genesee County is incredibly fortunate to have so many outstanding nonprofit organizations doing meaningful work every single day, and this year’s applicants made narrowing the field especially challenging.

🌟 OUR 2026 FINAL FIVE ARE: 🌟

🌈 ABC Youth
🐾 Adopt-A-Pet of Fenton
🧒 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint
🤝 Crossover Outreach
🏠 Franklin Avenue Mission

💜 To every nonprofit that applied: THANK YOU!! Your passion, vision, dedication, and commitment to serving our community inspire us. While only five organizations could move forward as finalists, every application reminded us just how much incredible work is happening throughout Genesee County.

💚 And a HUGE thank you to our Grant Selection Committees for the countless hours, thoughtful discussions, careful consideration, and heart they poured into this process. It was no small task!

📅✨ MARK YOUR CALENDARS: THE JOURNEY CONTINUES!

📺 AUGUST 17 | GOOD MORNING MID-MICHIGAN
Tune in to ABC12 between 9–10 AM to hear from two of our board members as they share more about Impact100, the upcoming Big Give, and the incredible power of collective giving. 💜💚

🎙️ AUGUST 26 | THE FOX LOUNGE
📻 Tune in to 103.9 FM at 7 PM and hear directly from all five finalists as they share the heart behind their missions, their transformational projects, and the impact $100,000 could have on our community.

🏆✨ SEPTEMBER 22 | THE BIG GIVE 2026 ✨🏆
🕔 Doors Open: 5:00 PM
📍 Factory One
🎟️ Tickets: $20 | includes heavy appetizers, dessert & 2 drink tickets

This is the moment we’ve been working toward! Our Impact100 members will hear from each finalist and then cast their votes LIVE to determine which organization will receive the $100,000 grant to bring its transformational vision to life. 💯💜

🌎 This is more than an event. It’s community change in action.

Please help us celebrate these incredible organizations and spread the word: LIKE, SHARE & invite your friends to follow along! 📣

🔗 Learn more: impact100geneseecounty.org
📧 Questions? [email protected]

💜💚 Big ideas. Collective giving. Transformational change. Together.