(01/31/13) - Right now, hundreds of teenagers who have aged out of the foster care system are looking for a place to live. In Flint, a first of its kind home for young men is offering new hope.
The house has been a dream of Ginelle Barry and her husband for 10 years. They named it Mason's Refuge, after their first foster child. They've fostered many others after him.
"There's 27,000 young adults that are homeless that have aged out of the foster care system here in the U.S," Barry said.
For a very low cost, six men will have the chance to live here, learn life skills and get back on their feet.
"It is a one-year program with the option of staying a second year if they re-apply. The goal while they're here is to help them obtain self-sufficiency. We do life skills training, employment and education support. They are required to work or go to school at least 20 hours a week to live here," Barry said.
Mason's Refuge officially opens on Friday, and they still have room for future residents. To apply - click HERE.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:05:13 GMT
(06/19/13) - Thousands of teachers, administrators, and parents are rallying for public education at the state capitol in Lansing. The Save Michigan's Public School Rally is expected to last a couple
Some say a plan to dissolve struggling school districts, including one in Mid-Michigan, is an attack on public schools.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:24:52 GMT
(06/19/13) - A Mid-Michigan community is one step closer to revitalizing part of its downtown area. Tuesday night, Grand Blanc City Council approved site plans to turn two empty buildings into retail
A Mid-Michigan community is one step closer to revitalizing part of its downtown area.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:23:00 GMT
(06/19/13) - A presidential election often leads to long lines at the polls, but that's not usually the case for other elections. A Saginaw County group is hoping to change that for next year's mid-term
A presidential election often leads to long lines at the polls, but that's not usually the case for other elections.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:08:59 GMT
(06/19/13) - It's about to get really loud along the Saginaw River. The Bay City River Roar returns this weekend for the 26th year. "We're so pumped up, and it just keeps getting bigger and bigger. It
It's about to get really loud along the Saginaw River. The Bay City River Roar returns this weekend for the 26th year.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:30:37 GMT
(6/19/13) Residents of a mid-Michigan neighborhood are worried that a favorite park will go downhill now that a church is no longer maintaining it. They don't believe the city will do a good job of keeping
Residents of a Mid-Michigan neighborhood are worried that a favorite park will go downhill now that a church is no longer maintaining it.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:18 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:18:17 GMT
(06/19/13) - Two local businesses are teaming up to make sure seniors are safe behind the wheel. Suski Chevrolet Buick in Birch Run and Hurley Medical Center are hosting a CarFit Check for older drivers,
Two local businesses are teaming up to make sure seniors are safe behind the wheel.
