Shelter of Flint

08/06/2026

A huge thank you to GM Youth Corps for spending the day with us! 💙

These young superstars started by cleaning up the yard at our administrative office, then visited our shelter to hand out hygiene bags to residents. They also rolled up their sleeves to repair a broken picnic table, helping make our outdoor space safer and more welcoming for everyone 💖😊.

This isn't the first time they've lent a helping hand to our shelter. Thank you, GM Youth Corps, for making a difference!

07/31/2026

Help turn a house into a home for our clients.🏡❤️

As individuals and families move into permanent housing, many are still in need of furniture and household essentials. By filling out our HEART survey, we'll reach out to you when a client is ready for move-in and has furnishing needs. If you're able to provide items, you'll deliver them directly to the client's new home, giving them a strong start in this new chapter.

https://forms.gle/LGjYnLWVF3akY1Ts7

Please fill out the questions below if you are interested in participating in Shelter of Flint's HEART initiative to help furnish homes for our recently housed clients. You will be added to our list and will get at least 1 week's notice.

07/24/2026

This is Arnold. After losing his wife a few years ago, he lost his hope and housing. In the toughest period of his life, Arnold badly wanted to piece himself back together. That's where our PATH Street Outreach team came in...

He has been working with our team since last June. During that time, he braved the summer, fall, and winter living outside while ALSO trying to get back on his feet.

After much perseverance and patience, he finally moved into his new brand new apartment! It was a long (almost full year) process, and he is thrilled to have heat, water, a kitchen. Congratulations to Arnold and all the hard work it took him to get to this place ♥️.

07/23/2026

Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!

07/17/2026

Shelter residents had a great time at the Potter Zoo earlier this week!

We're glad to have this fun & educational trip be a part of our summer programming. 🦎🦋🐻

07/10/2026

A big thank you to the Crim Fitness Foundation for teaching children at our shelter fun and engaging food classes! 🍎

While this class has come to an end, we're excited to welcome something new! 🎉 The Crim will be leading 'Rec Connect' once a week. This is a fun, active program focused on physical exercise and wellness for both the children and adults at our shelter. Stay tuned for updates on that programming!

We're so grateful for community partners like them who continue to invest their time, energy, and care into the families we serve.💙💪

06/26/2026

We had some star students visit the shelter! 🌟

Some much-needed summer yard cleanup got done thanks to students at Mott Middle College! We are thankful for volunteer groups whose hard work allows our staff to focus on serving our clients. 😊💖

We're always grateful for MMC's support of our shelter, whether through volunteering or helping raise funds for our annual CNOY walk. THANK YOU!

06/18/2026

Big news! We're excited to be an official charity partner for this year's Ally Charity Chip In once again! ⛳😊When you donate to Shelter of Flint on the Ally Challenge website, your gift will be matched at 10%.

Further your impact by going to theallychallenge.com/chipin and selecting Shelter of Flint as your charity of choice. Your matched donation will help provide our clients with daily necessities like clothing and hygiene products.

06/05/2026

Remember Aaron?! 💙

Not long ago, Aaron was experiencing homelessness. After months of hard work alongside our staff, he moved into a home of his own.

Today, Aaron is fully settled into his new home and is embracing this new chapter. Music and playing the guitar is bringing him a lot of joy these days. ✨🎸🥰

Stories like Aaron's remind us that stable housing creates the foundation for people to thrive. We're so proud of how far he's come!

05/29/2026

Our annual salsa garden at the shelter has been planted! 🍅😊🫑

Each year, children at the shelter spend the summer planting, tending to, and eventually harvesting tomatoes, peppers, and onions. With help from staff and volunteers, they make a big batch of salsa and have a salsa party to celebrate their hard work!

Special thanks to the Junior League of Flint for sponsoring the garden this year and providing the kids with the supplies they need.