FACT DECEMBER RECAP
December wrapped up with steady momentum across Genesee and Saginaw Counties. As the year has come to a close and we step into the New Year, we want to pause and say thank you to the families, partners, volunteers, and supporters who made this work possible in 2025.
Throughout December, FACT stayed active and visible in the community. FACT On The Go stops at R.L. Jones brought resources directly to families. Mobile Mondays, Holidays at the Hub, and Family Movie Time created safe, welcoming experiences for families to spend time together during a busy season. Loads of Love events helped ease everyday stress. Community Coffee Chats gave neighbors a place to talk, listen, and build trust.
This work only moves forward because of people who believe in keeping families strong and together. We are deeply grateful to everyone who donated during the past year. Your support allows FACT to keep showing up, coordinating services, and creating practical solutions for families in both counties. As we begin the New Year, we invite you to consider making a gift to help keep FACT moving forward and meeting families where they are.
Below is a closer look at each December moment. As always, we will share more detail on each event and the impact it had on the families we serve.
Warm regards,
Bridgitt
YOUR GIFT MOVES THIS WORK FORWARD
We want to thank everyone who has already given in support of FACT. Your generosity strengthens families and keeps trusted community spaces open and active across Genesee and Saginaw Counties.
The FACT Forward Campaign is our $1 million capital effort to strengthen this work for the long term. This investment expands Hub services, improves mobile outreach, and helps us respond to the growing needs we see each week.
If you have already donated, thank you for being part of this effort. If you are considering a gift, we invite you to join us as we move into the next month and beyond. Corporate sponsorships are also available and support Hubs, mobile outreach, and family centered events.
To learn more, please contact Bridgitt at bridgitt@mi-fact.org or visit mi-fact.org/donate to make a gift today.
December Community Events!
Caregiver Dinner – Saginaw County
Holidays at the Hub
December 11th, 2025 - Saginaw Community Service Hub
Holidays at the Hub in Saginaw brought families together for a fun-filled holiday evening. Our very special guests, Santa Claus, and his elves stopped by to meet with the children. Families shared a meal, spent time together, and took part in hands on activities like cookie decorating and crafts. A free family portrait gave caregivers a tangible memory, and the Hub provided a calm, familiar space families could rely on during a busy time of year.
Loads of Love FREE Laundry Day – Genesee County
December 16th, 2025 - ProClean Pierson Road
FACT’s Loads of Love Free Community Laundry Day on Pierson Road at ProClean Laundry provided families with up to three free loads of laundry. FACT covered washing and drying, and offered snacks to families. Many caregivers spent time talking with the FACT team about available resources and supports. Events like this remove a practical burden and open space for real conversation and connection. Special shout-out to Molina Health Care of Michigan for their continued support of laundry products for Loads of Love in Genesee County.
Community Event – Saginaw County
December 17th, 2025 - Wash King
FACT’s Loads of Love Free Community Laundry Day at Wash King in Saginaw provided families with up to three free loads of laundry. FACT covered washing and drying, supplied laundry products, and offered snacks while families waited. Caregivers spent time connecting with the FACT team and learning about available resources and supports; including education and literacy options. Meeting families in familiar spaces allowed for natural conversation and trust building.
Community Event – Genesee County
FACT Family Movie Time - The Polar Express
December 22, 2025 - NCG Theater, Grand Blanc
FACT hosted Family Movie Time at NCG Trillium Theater in Grand Blanc for a showing of The Polar Express. Families received popcorn, caregiver bags, and enjoyed a surprise visit from Santa. Each child also received a "Believe Bell", just like in the movie, to take home.
The event gave families a simple, shared experience to kick off the holiday week and get excited for the days ahead. Thank you to Molina Health Care of Michigan for their continued support in making events like this possible.
December kept the momentum going across both counties
Mobile Mondays landed at Westdale Elementary with one of the largest turnouts we have seen. Families filled the space. Children explored books and activities while caregivers connected with trusted partners. We gave away personal care items, books, diapers and information about nearby programs. Blue Cross Complete served as the major sponsor and helped make the night possible.
Community Coffee Chats continued in both counties at Good Beans Cafe in Genesee County and SVRC Kravin' Cookies in Saginaw County. These small gatherings created steady space for conversation, listening, and relationship building with neighbors stopping in during their day.
FACT On The Go remained active throughout the month with multiple visits to the RL Jones Community Resource Center, including several outdoor events despite cold, rain, and snow. Families received pillows, paper products and personal care items, and information about nearby programs. These repeat visits helped us reconnect and stay responsive to community needs.
December also included a FACT Family Feast fundraiser at Qdoba in Flint. The event brought supporters together and helped sustain ongoing outreach and family centered programming. Thank you to all who came to the event!
UPCOMING FACT EVENTS
2026 is here, and FACT is stepping into a January full of connection and community. From Mobile Mondays to Loads of Love and family centered events, there will be steady opportunities for families to take part. Here is what is happening this month.
Join us for two FACT Family Feast Fundraiser events supporting families in Genesee and Saginaw Counties. When you order during the listed times, QDOBA will donate 25% of sales to support FACT’s community centered work.
GRAND BLANC EVENT
Wednesday, January 7th, from 11:00am to 3:00pm
QDOBA
12488 S Saginaw Street
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
SAGINAW EVENT
Tuesday, January 20th, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
QDOBA
5165 Bay Road
Saginaw, MI 48604
Participating is easy. Stop by during the event window and say hello to the FACT team, or place an online order during the same time frame and enter the code 'QDOBAGIVES' in the promo code box at checkout. A QR code will also be available in the restaurant to make your order count.
Orders placed during the event times help FACT continue supporting families across our communities.
JANUARY ENVISIONING GROUP
Help Shape What Comes Next at FACT
Our Envisioning Groups continue to bring strong participation from leaders, partners, and community members across Genesee and Saginaw Counties. These sessions bring voices together to guide direction, priorities, and growth.
The January meeting is an important one. We will be meeting live with leaders from both counties to begin shaping FACT’s mission focus and goal setting for 2026. This is a working session, not a presentation. Input shared here directly influences what we build next.
JANUARY ENVISIONING GROUP
Tuesday, January 13th
9:00am to 10:30am
Virtual via Zoom
Why Join the Envisioning Group
Collaborate with leaders and community voices from both counties
Help guide FACT’s priorities and planning for 2026
Hear updates on cross-county partnerships and shared initiatives
Connect your organization with others in the region for a common goal
What We Will Be Discussing this month
Early planning for the 2026 Growing Season, including food access, family education, and sustainability work
How partners across the region are aligning efforts to reduce duplication and strengthen impact
What we are hearing directly from families and how that is guiding next steps
Opportunities for deeper collaboration across Genesee and Saginaw Counties
These meetings are open to all subscribers. Your perspective matters, whether you attend regularly or this would be your first time joining.
To attend, email Bridgitt at bridgitt@mi-fact.org to receive the calendar invite and Zoom link, or REGISTER HERE,.
If you care about where the region is headed, this is the room to be in.
There is ALWAYS something happening at FACT!
EVENT - DATE & LOCATION - DETAILS
GENESEE FACT On the Go! RL Jones Comm. Outreach
Following Thursdays: Jan. 8th & 22nd, 10:30am to 12:00pm, 6800 Dort Highway, Flint, MI 48505
We are joining R.L. Jones Community Outreach Center to help those in need on the Following Thursdays: Jan. 8th & Jan.22nd
SAGINAW Mobile Mondays
Monday, Jan. 12th, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Claytor Elementary, 3200 Perkins St., Saginaw, MI 48601
Saginaw Library's Mobile Library Bus along with the YMCA, Saginaw CAC, Great Start, Park and Play Gaming & more!
GENESEE Community Coffee Chat
Wed., Jan. 14th, 10:00am to 12:00pm, Good Beans Cafe, 328 N Grand Traverse St, Flint, MI 48503
Join FACT team members for free coffee and a discussion about local services..
SAGINAW Community Coffee Chat
Sat., Jan. 17th, 11:00am to 2:00pm, SVRC Marketplace, 203 S Washington, Saginaw, MI 48607, KRAV’N COOKIES & COFFEE
Join FACT team members for free coffee and a discussion about local services
GENESEE Loads of Love Free Community Laundry Day
Tues., Jan. 20th, 11:00am to 2:00pm, ProClean-Corunna Rd., 5229 Corunna Rd, Flint, MI 48532
Up to 3 Free Loads of Laundry per family! Free Laundry Supplies! Let's Tumble Together!
GENESEE FACT Family Kitchen Cooking Demo & Caregiver Dinner
Tues., Jan. 27th, 5:30pm to 7:00pm, Mott CC Culinary Arts Institute, 550 Saginaw, Flint, MI 48602
Watch a professional chef create a low-cost, highly-tasty meal, then you can try it, & then you take the groceries home!
GSAGINAW Family Game Night with our hosts the Saginaw Youth Group of the Salvation Army
Wed., Jan. 28th, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, The Salvation Army, 2030 N Carolina St.,, Saginaw, MI
Join us for a fun game night with family, friends and neighbors!
SAGINAW Loads of Love Free Community Laundry Day
Thur., Jan. 29th, 11:00am to 2:00pm, Colby Coin Laundry & Cleaners, 3263 Bay Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603
Up to 3 Free Loads of Laundry per household! Free Laundry Supplies! Let's Tumble Together!!