Shelter of Flint

11/05/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Shelter of Flint was honored last night with the Nonprofit Impact Award at the Flint & Genesee Group's Art of Achievement awards. 🎈🎉

Out of more than 20 nominees in this category, Shelter of Flint was recognized for its commitment to community members experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.🏠🏘🏠

10/30/2026

Halloween came early at our emergency shelter! With the help of some thoughtful volunteers from UM-Flint, the children at the shelter got to celebrate the spooky season earlier this week 🕸🦇

10/09/2026

Each year, the Art of Achievement Awards recognize some of the people and places that make Flint & Genesee so special. Shelter of Flint is so honored to share that we've been nominated for this year’s Art of Achievement Award! 🌟

We're so grateful to be recognized for the work we do in the community to provide safe housing, independence, and stability to those who need it the most. ♥️

09/29/2026

Our annual A Home of Their Own luncheon was last week. Over 100 attendees came together to uplift our clients! They heard staff speeches and watched clients tell their stories firsthand in our client success video.

Special shoutout to Trucordia, our H. William Reising Award recipient this year. They have been incredible partners for a decade and champions of our Coldest Night of the Year walk.

Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, and donated. It means the world to have your continued support!

09/15/2026

Today, we're saying THANK YOU! to the sponsors of our upcoming luncheon. Without corporate support, we would not be able to serve as many clients and move them towards safe, stable housing.

Clients Gary and Alexes will be celebrated at the luncheon on September 24 at the Genesys Conference and Banquet Center. Want to join us and hear their stories firsthand? Reserve your seat: shelterofflint.org/events.

09/04/2026

Home at last!🏡🐾❤️

We're SO proud of Dustain! After the death of his Aunt, Dustain felt hopeless and lost. He lived with her his entire life, and he and his dog, Buddy, had nowhere to turn.

Dustain eventually had to live in a parking lot with his pup, the two of them grieving together. After connecting with our street outreach staff and working hard for months, Dustain finally moved into his new home this week, and Buddy was able to stay with him.🐶🥰

08/27/2026

We’re so grateful to be honored at this luncheon and to have such amazing community support! ☺️🩷

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 ♥️.