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What's up Flint! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to qualify for Flint's $3,000 asset-building savings program
  • How to get tickets for Flint NAACP's black-tie Freedom Fund gala
  • How to join Flint's Making Strides breast cancer walk this October

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, showers around, temps: high: 70, low: 43.
  • Monday: Sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mission Possible opens applications for the 2026 Accelerated Savings and Asset Program (ASAP) (theflintcouriernews.com) — Flint adults can now apply for Mission Possible's 2026 ASAP program, which offers financial education plus a $3,000 matched award toward approved assets for eligible participants. Over a year, residents build savings habits, improve credit and budgeting skills, and choose asset pathways like homeownership, emergency savings, transportation, small business investment, or life insurance to strengthen long-term financial stability.
   

2. Flint Branch NAACP 44th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner to take place October 10, with keynote speaker is Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II (theflintcouriernews.com) — Flint residents can reserve seats now for the Flint Branch NAACP's 44th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 10 at St. Michael's Conference Center on East 5th Avenue. With Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II as keynote speaker, the black-tie gala will raise funds for local civil rights, education, health, and economic equity work benefiting Genesee County communities.
   

3. Making Strides breast cancer walks planned across Mid-Michigan (abc12.com) — Flint will host a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Downtown Development Authority parking lot, with tents opening at 8:30 a.m. and the walk at 10. Residents can join survivors, families and teams for music, activities and fundraising that supports research, a 24-hour helpline and free transportation to treatment, alongside a second event later in Saginaw County.
   

4. Google Maps Appears to Show Sidewalk Tattoo Session in Flint (mix957gr.com) — A quirky Google Maps image appears to show a sidewalk tattoo session happening right outside a Flint home, complete with a folding chair and makeshift setup. The piece also reminisces about Flint's music scene and beloved local bars, tapping into shared memories across the city and Genesee County.
   

5. HeART to Canvas earns Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County national award (wnem.com) — Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County just earned a national award for its HeART to Canvas project, which uses art to support healing and remembrance for local families. The initiative debuted at the Genesee County Community Safety Resource Fair at Berston Field House and was highlighted at a national Crime Stoppers conference in Washington, D.C.
   

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Ok Flint! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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