FACT MAY RECAP
Dear Friends,
May started with a Mobile Monday at Jerome Preschool, where families connected with our partner organizations and other families to celebrate literacy and education. We hosted Loads of Love free community laundry days in Genesee and Saginaw counties. It is always a fun day working alongside families with something everyone needs.
FACT On The Go had two great days out in the community with R.L. Jones and Good Church. These visits gave our team another chance to meet families where they are and create a low-barrier way to connect to us and our partners' resources.
As we move into June, Genesee County has several great opportunities for families. FACT is partnering with Crim and North Flint Food Market for Food Smarts, a family-focused event about shopping smart, preparing simple meals, and making food stretch further. Saginaw's Food Smarts information will be coming soon, so stay tuned!
We will also be on site at the Union Sportsmen's Alliance and UAW Local 659 free fishing and outdoor activities day. Look for us at Hooked on Community, where families can enjoy fishing, lunch, outdoor activities, and time together.
Please see the newsletter below for more details about these upcoming events and ways to get involved.
Kind regards,
Bridgitt
COMMUNITY EVENTS IN MAY
Mobile Monday
Saginaw County's Pop-Up of Books, Fun, Food, and Family Resources
May 11th, 2026 - Jerome Preschool
Mobile Monday at Jerome Preschool brought families together for an evening of books, food, resources, and community connection. Children picked out free books, enjoyed activities, and spent time with partners who helped make the evening fun and welcoming.
Families connected directly with local organizations and received practical support, on-site referrals, health resources, housing information, family essentials, hygiene items, diapers, wipes, newborn clothing, and take-home meal bags. Having so many partners in one place made it easier for families to ask questions and find support in real time.
Youth engagement was a strong part of the evening. Public Libraries of Saginaw helped keep literacy visible, Great Lakes Bay Health Mobile Vision bus for eye exams and consultation, and Hungry Howie's for providing pizza for families, and "Howie" for his surprise visit!
Thank you to the Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan for sponsoring the May Mobile Monday and the bilingual books for the children. Thank you to all partners and community organizations who showed up and contributed to a strong event for Saginaw families.
NEXT MOBILE MONDAY
Sponsored by FACT On The Go & Hungry Howie's
June 8, 2026, 4:30pm to 6:00pm
FACT Community Support Hub
3605 Davenport Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
Sponsored by FACT On The Go! and Hungry Howie's
Families can access free books for youth, student checking account information, take-home meal bags, limited family essentials, and on site referrals to local services. Free pizza will be available for up to 50 kids.
Loads of Love Genesee County
Loads of Love FREE Community Laundry Day
May 19, 2026 - ProClean - Pierson Road
May's Loads of Love in Genesee County at ProClean on Pierson Road gave families time to catch up on laundry, connect with FACT staff, and spend time with partners in a welcoming space.
Thank you to Molina Healthcare of Michigan for their continued support of Loads of Love and for bringing pizza for families.
Thank you to ELGA Credit Union for sharing helpful information with families and leading kid-friendly activities around money.
Thank you also to MSU Extension for making the time fun and engaging for families throughout the event.
NEXT LOADS OF LOVE
Tuesday, June 16th, 11:00am to 2:00pm
ProClean Dry Cleaning and Coin Laundry - Pierson Road
5030 Pierson Road, Flint, MI 48504
REGISTER HERE
Loads of Love Saginaw County
Loads of Love FREE Community Laundry Day
May 28, 2026 - Colby's Coin Laundry - Saginaw
May's Loads of Love in Saginaw County at Colby's Coin Laundry & Dry Cleaning gave families time to catch up on laundry, receive laundry supplies, and connect with FACT staff and partners in a welcoming space.
Thank you to Blue Cross Complete of Michigan for partnering with FACT and helping make this event possible for Saginaw County families. Special thanks go out to Colby's Coin Laundry for their generous contribution to the washing and drying. Thank you also to MSU Extension for making the time fun and engaging for families through activities and connections.
REGISTER HERE
NEXT LOADS OF LOVE
THURSDAY, June 18, 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pmWash King Coin Laundry and Dry Cleaning
3075 Williamson Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601
REGISTER HERE
FACT On The Go continued meeting families directly in the community during May, with visits to the R.L. Jones Community Resource Center and Good Church.
At R.L. Jones Community Outreach Center, families connected with the FACT team and received household essentials that support stability at home.
FACT On The Go also joined Good Church and ServeFlint in collaboration for Good Neighbor Day. This was another strong opportunity to connect with families, volunteers, and neighbors while providing non-food household items and sharing information about available supports.
FACT On The Go is scheduled to appear at...
R.L. Jones Community Resource Center
Thursday, June 4th, distribution starts around 10:00am
Thursday, June 25th, distribution starts around 10:00am
SUPPORT THAT SHOWS UP RIGHT AWAY
Our Hubs stay active because of simple, steady support. Coffee is on. Supplies are stocked. Families walk into a space that is ready for them.
$25 keeps coffee, water, and snacks available for families visiting the Community Support Hubs
$50 helps FACT acquire cleaning supplies, paper goods, and basic household items for FACT On The Go distributions
$100 supports activities, books, and supplies used during family visits and Community Events
$250 helps support a caregiver dinner, Mobile Monday, or community event where families gather, eat, and connect
Every gift helps keep this work consistent and available.
Other sponsorship opportunities are available.
To learn more, please contact Bridgitt at bridgitt@mi-fact.org or visit mi-fact.org/donate to make a gift today.
UPCOMING FACT EVENTS
GENESEE County - June 3rd!
THIS WEDNESDAY!
FOOD SMARTS Caregiver Dinner, Genesee County
Wednesday, June 3rd
6:00pm to 8:00pm
North Flint Food Market
5402 N Clio Road, Flint, MI 48504
Join FACT and the Crim Fitness Foundation for a hands-on caregiver dinner focused on simple ways to shop smart, stretch your grocery budget, and make healthy meals your family can enjoy.
There are two-parts to the evening. Families will enjoy a live cooking demo with a quick, healthy, low-cost meal they can eat at the event! Families also walk the floor with shopping experts and learn how to look and find savings for their grocery dollar. Then a fun shopping challenge inside North Flint Food Market!
This event is part of our Growing Season work. After planting together in April, we are continuing the focus on food, family meals, and everyday skills families can use at home.
Space is limited. Register today by scanning the QR code, emailing info@mi-fact.org. or by clicking the button below!
GENESEE County - June 6th
THIS SATURDAY!
Union Sportsmen's Alliance & UAW Local 659 - HOOKED ON COMMUNITY Free Fishing and Outdoor Activities Day
Saturday, June 6th
9:30am to 3:00pm
Blue Gill Boat Launch
4045 E. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48506
The Union Sportsmen's Alliance, and UAW Local 659 hosts a free outdoor event focused on fishing, family time, and community.
Families can enjoy free fishing, outdoor activities, and lunch. The first 400 kids to arrive will receive a free fishing rod and reel, compliments of UAW Local 659 and Union Sportsmen's Alliance.
FACT will be there to support the day and connect with families. We had a great time last year and are glad to be part of it again.
Space is limited to the first 400 participants. Get there early and RSVP by scanning the QR code or emailing info@mi-fact.org or click the button below! NOTE: Signing up DOES NOT guarantee a space or a free rod and reel, so arrive early.
JUNE ENVISIONING GROUP
The Growing Season Is Well Underway!
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.
JUNE ENVISIONING GROUP
Tuesday, June 9th
9:00am to 10:30am
Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Next steps for 'Growing Season' including everyday shopping strategies and financial literacy
How partners can align efforts to connect families to existing food resources and avoid duplication
Updates from organizations across Genesee and Saginaw Counties
Why Join the Envisioning Group
Work alongside partners and community voices helping shape this effort from the start
Stay up to date on what other organizations are doing, how the Growing Season is moving forward, and the latest updates from FACT
Connect with colleagues across both counties to improve coordination and reach more families
These meetings are open to all subscribers. Whether you are new or have joined before, your input helps guide next steps
To attend, email Bridgitt at bridgitt@mi-fact.org to receive the calendar invite and Microsoft Teams meeting link, or REGISTER HERE.
There is ALWAYS something happening at FACT!
EVENT - DATE & LOCATION - DETAILS
GENESEE - Growing Season FOOD SMARTS Caregiver Dinner
Wed., June 3rd, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, North Flint Food Market, 5402 N Clio Rd, Flint, MI 48504
Join us to make your own quick meal, learn shopping tips for healthy and affordable foods, and then join the shopping Challenge!
GENESEE - FACT On The Go! - RL Jones Comm. Outreach
Thu., Apr. 9th - Starts near 10:00am to about 12:00pm - 6800 Dort Highway, Flint, MI 48505E
We are joining RL Jones Community Outreach Center to help those in need.
GENESEE - Hooked on Community - Free Fishing & Outdoor Activities Day
Sat., June 6th, 9:30am - 3:00pm, Blue Gill Boat Launch, 4045 E. Coldwater Rd, Flint, MI 48506
Union Sportsmen Alliance and UAW Local 659 host fun outdoor activities for free at the Blue Gill Boat launch. First 400 kids get a free rod and reel while supplies last!
GENESEE - Community Coffee Chat
Wed., June 17th, 10:00am - 12:00pm, The 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 - Loads of Love - Free Community Laundry Day
Thur., June 18th, 11:00am - 2:00pm, Wash King, 3075 Williamson Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601
Up to 3 Free Loads of Laundry per household! Free Laundry Supplies! Let's Tumble Together!
COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUBS CLOSED
Fri., June 25th - CLOSED
Our Community Support Hubs are closed in observance of Juneteenth.
GENESEE - FACT On The Go! - RL Jones Comm. Outreach
Thu., June 25th, Starts near 10:00am to about 12:00pm, 6800 Dort Highway, Flint, MI 48505
We are joining RL Jones Community Outreach Center to help those in need with household basics.
SAGINAW - Community Coffee Chat
Fri., June 26th, 11:30am - 1:30pm, 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.