On The Road With The MTA

On the podcast this week is Dawn Ramirez from Little Lamb's Compassionate Ministry Center.  Little Lamb's Compassionate Ministry Center (LLCMC) has been providing respite and hope to families in crisis in our community since 2005 when they first opened their doors to the public.  For more information on what they do visit their web site by clicking here

Joining Stephanie K and Jay this week is Brandy Curtis.  Brandy is the Operations Manager for the Flint Downtown Development Authority and she is here to talk about the many improvements to parking in downtown Flint.

Joining Stephanie K and Jay In the the studio this week is the MTAs very own Dennis Hershberger!  Our Friends of Transportation golf outing got rained out in June and it's now scheduled for July 22nd!  

In the studio this week is the MTAs very own CEO Mr. Ed Benning.  Mr. Benning is here to talk about what's happening at the MTA.  

In The Studio This week is Emily Musolf from Heian Karate Do.  We are learning more about Kitsune Defense which is a Nonprofit Martial Arts, Self-Defense & Empowerment Academy in Flushing.  Heian Karate Dos vision is to provide an environment for healing, empowerment, and life reclamation through self-protection and martial arts to children, teens and adults affected by violence and mistreatment.  For more information call (810) 423-2395.

Stephanie K and Jay welcome Denise Polk to the studio.  This week it's all about the Mission Of Mercy Free Dental Clinic happening this Friday and Saturday June 14th and 15th.  The Mission of Mercy clinic treats patients of all ages from elderly to children, and it addresses the most-urgent needs of patients with the goal of serving the under-served and uninsured in Michigan.  For more information visit https://foundation.michigandental.org/programs/mission-of-mercy/ 

Stephanie K and Jay welcome DeWaun Robinson to the studio.  DeWaun Robinson talks to us about this years Juneteenth Celebration happening now through June 19th.  Juneteenth, also known as “Emancipation Day” or “Freedom Day,” commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth was declared a National holiday.  For more information on this years celebration visit https://sloanlongway.org/juneteenth/ 

Joining Stephanie K and Jay in the studio this week is Jennifer and Becky from the Dental Care Team in Grand Blanc.  This years FREE Dental Day is June 8th, 2024 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. This event is on a first come first serve basis and if you would like to learn more visit https://www.facebook.com/DentalCareTeam/ 

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome to the studio Amari Steward.  Amari is the Executive Director for Explore Flint & Genesee.  Explore Flint & Genesee promotes the best of our region, building community pride and inviting both residents and visitors to discover something new.  For more information visit https://www.exploreflintandgenesee.org/ 

In The studio this week is Stacey Doyle from Genesee County Free Medical Clinic. The Healing Hands 5k Run/Walk is happening this Saturday May 18th at MCC. For more information, please visit www.gcfmc.org