"Belonging starts small. It’s a wave to a stranger, a conversation across a difference, a willingness to see the humanity in someone we may not understand. It’s choosing to invest in care over harm, divesting from systems, language, and practices that exclude or marginalize, and instead creating space for everyone to thrive. It’s recognizing that every individual brings value and that no one should have to earn the right to be treated with dignity and respect." Read more insight from Dan Kildee, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, in the latest issue of AND magazine. (fb)

Today is the three-year anniversary of our Executive Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Community Relations, Sandra Etherly-Johnson! In the three years that she has been with our organization, Sandra has lent her expertise to help improve employee culture, increase engagement, and connect the Group and our divisions to many different communities across Genesee County. With her help, we also launched initiatives such as the DEI Champion Certificate Series. We are happy to have her on our team and can't wait for more years of amazing work ahead. Please help us congratulate and thank Sandra! (fb)