On The Road With The MTA

In the studio this week is the President and CEO of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County.  The mission of Big Brothers, Big Sisters is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.  If you would like to become a big brother or big sister feel free to reach out to www.bbbsflint.org or call 810-235-0617.

Joining Stephanie K and Jay in the studio this week is Costa Paptista, the President of the Flint City Bucks!  Coming up on May 22nd is the Bucks taking on Macomb Union FC 11 AM for the School Day Game.  For more information and to get tickets visit https://www.flintcitybucks.com/ 

This week Stephanie K and Jay have on the line both Cindy Johns and Kai West from Carriage Town Bakery.  Blueline Donuts launched in 2017 and it is a social enterprise of Carriage Town Ministries. The primary mission is to provide low-barrier transitional employment opportunities to those experiencing homelessness.   To learn more about Carriage Town Bakery and all they do for our community visit https://carriagetownbakery.org/ 

Joining Stephanie K and Jay this week in studio is the MTA's very own Kevin Galloway and Michelle Ruffin.  Kevin is the MTA's Manager of Fixed Route Operations and Michelle is a Peak Regional Supervisor.  Learn more on how you can join the MTA team at https://www.mtaflint.org/careers/ 

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome to the studio Julie Lopez the Program Director for Crime Stoppers Of Flint.  The mission of Crime Stoppers is to partner with law enforcement, the media, and the community to help solve and prevent crime.  For more information visit https://www.crimestoppersofflint.com/ 

Stephanie K and Jay welcome back Shannon Ciszak from the Genesee Health Plan.  Shannon is here to talk about the 9th annual Health Heritage Essay Contest.  The deadline for your student to enter is coming up fast on April 22nd.  For more information on this contest visit https://geneseehealthplan.org/2024-ghp-essay-contest/ 

This week Stephanie K made a new friend while she was out and about.  Maria Starnes, a Flint native talks about the value of public transportation in her new hometown in Texas.

Joining Stephanie K and Jay this week in the studio is Grand Blanc Township Supervisor Scott Bennett.  Grand Blanc Townships annual Community Clean-Up Event is coming up on April 27th, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. with lunch afterwards.  For more information on this event visit https://www.grandblanctwpmi.gov/ 

In the studio this week with Stephanie K and Jay is the honorable 7th Circuit Court Judge Chris Christenson.  Flint's very own Judge Christenson has been practicing law for more than 20 years and has been with the 7th Circuit since 2021.

This week in the studio, Stephanie K and Jay welcome Jessica Dail.  Jessica is the newest addition to the MTA team.  So, sit down grab a cup of coffee and learn more about Jessica.  If you would like to learn how you can join the team at the MTA visit our website www.mtaflint.org